Charming 1943 Ranch in Prime Location - Character, Convenience & Endless Potential! Step into timeless charm with this 1943 brick ranch full of character and opportunity. Featuring original hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, this home beautifully blends classic details with thoughtful updates. This home offers 2 newly renovated bathrooms. The primary suite features its own private bath with a tile walk-in shower and two closets, creating a comfortable and functional space that is not often seen in older homes. The kitchen is equipped with newer appliances, including a refrigerator (2025)stove, microwave, and dishwasher (2026). Additionally water heater (2023). Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with fresh pine straw throughout, offering great curb appeal and space to relax or entertain. There is also a garage/workspace located underneath the home that provides excellent storage or hobby space (not included in the home's square footage). Located just minutes from downtown and within walking distance to Mordecai's popular shopping and dining, with easy access to NC State University, this home delivers location, charm, and unlimited potential. Whether you're looking to move right in, renovate further, or invest, the possibilities here are endless. Don't miss this opportunity to own a character-filled home in an unbeatable location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$503Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rebecca Church• Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh
Listed by J.T. Atwell, Jr. Fonville Morisey Realty Inc. Atwell• Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh
Est. $2,040 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 214 Lafayette Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10162492
May 26, 2026
Sold
$600,000
$503/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2026
Listed
$600,000
$503/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 27, 2022
Sold
$517,500
$434/sq ft
TMLS #997124
Sep 5, 2008
Sold
$255,000
$214/sq ft
Aug 8, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Apr 14, 2008
Listed
$269,900
$226/sq ft
+5
REDUCED BELOW TAX VALUE!!Owners Transferred. They had Their Wedding in this Beautiful Backyd. Rocking Chair Front Porch with Swing. Home was Renovated in 2004 with new Kit. Cabinets, Countertops, Appliances. New HVAC in '04. New Roof in '07. Hardwood & Tile Flrs. New Deck & Fence in '04. Garage and Workshop in Basement.
TMLS #844542
Apr 21, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 30, 2006
Listed
$259,900
$218/sq ft
TMLS #822801
Jan 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2005
Listed
$269,900
$226/sq ft
TMLS #758656
Oct 18, 2004
Sold
$228,500
$192/sq ft
Oct 18, 2004
Sold
$228,500
$192/sq ft
Aug 5, 2004
Listed
$228,500
$192/sq ft
Aug 5, 2004
Listed
$228,500
$192/sq ft
TMLS #734019
May 25, 2004
Sold
$153,000
$128/sq ft
May 25, 2004
Sold
$153,000
$128/sq ft
May 14, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 19, 2004
Listed
$165,000
$138/sq ft
Mar 19, 2004
Listed
$165,000
$138/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,584 (+0.4%)
$408,975 + $114,305
$523,280
2024
$4,565 (+11.9%)
$408,975 + $114,305
$523,280
2023
$4,078 (+7.6%)
$408,975 + $114,305
$523,280
2022
$3,789 (+4.0%)
$250,000 + $122,260
$372,260
2021
$3,642 (+1.9%)
$250,000 + $122,260
$372,260
2020
$3,576 (+0.1%)
$250,000 + $122,260
$372,260
2019
$3,571 (+6.0%)
$250,000 + $122,260
$372,260
2018
$3,368 (+5.0%)
$124,000 + $182,412
$306,412
2017
$3,208 (+2.1%)
$124,000 + $182,412
$306,412
2016
$3,141 (+6.8%)
$124,000 + $182,412
$306,412
2015
$2,940 (+5.4%)
$124,000 + $182,412
$306,412
2014
$2,789 (+7.0%)
$117,000 + $165,062
$282,062
2013
$2,605
$117,000 + $165,062
$282,062
2012
$2,605 (+1.0%)
$117,000 + $165,062
$282,062
2011
$2,580
$117,000 + $165,062
$282,062
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,249
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.16 94 8155 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-6
NCOD
Residential-6 District
R-6 allows single-unit living in a detached house, or tiny house and two-unit living in an attached house or townhouse or tiny house with a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq ft. Multi-unit living is also allowed in a townhouse.; Smaller minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Additional building types, and smaller lot sizes as part of a conservation development or cottage court are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space.; Dimensional standards, maximum density, allowed building types, and allowed uses may be modified for the R-6 district within the TOD overlay or Frequent Transit Areas identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan to enable transit oriented development.
Zone overlays
Neighborhood Conservation District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Nov 21, 2025 • Final
Residential gas/fuel piping
Remove existing black iron gas piping inside the garage and install new flexible gas piping. Install a new drip tee for the furnace and connect the furnace using flexible gas piping.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup, See Remarks