This majestic Neoclassical Forest Park (Cameron Park) home was built in 1913, now offering a refreshing blend of classic and contemporary design. Legendary NC State College of Design professor Wayne Taylor added unique touches ever since his family made it their home in 1968. Classical columns frame the 54-ft. long wrap around front porch. You'll be welcomed into a grand entry hall with 10.5-ft. ceilings, all formals, first floor bedroom and huge eat-in kitchen and prep area. Four additional bedrooms on the second floor, plus a sitting room adjacent to screened porch. Walk-up attic. Standing seam metal roof. Heated and cooled basement/workshop. Sited on a . 45-acre parcel in the heart of Raleigh's coveted, truly walkable neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$384Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by May McMillan Bensen• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Van Fletcher• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood
Est. $4,343 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 215 Hillcrest Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10163071
Jul 30, 2026
Sold
$1,700,000
$384/sq ft
Jul 8, 2026
Pending
—
May 30, 2026
Price Changed
$1,900,000
$429/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Listed
$2,125,000
$480/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,489 (+0.4%)
$1,020,000 + $639,041
$1,659,041
2024
$14,429 (+27.0%)
$1,020,000 + $639,041
$1,659,041
2023
$11,362 (+7.6%)
$1,020,000 + $639,041
$1,659,041
2022
$10,556 (+4.1%)
$562,500 + $478,084
$1,040,584
2021
$10,145 (+1.9%)
$562,500 + $478,084
$1,040,584
2020
$9,960 (−3.5%)
$562,500 + $478,084
$1,040,584
2019
$10,316 (+6.1%)
$562,500 + $478,084
$1,040,584
2018
$9,727 (+5.0%)
$375,000 + $513,420
$888,420
2017
$9,262 (+2.1%)
$375,000 + $513,420
$888,420
2016
$9,071 (−6.5%)
$375,000 + $513,420
$888,420
2015
$9,697 (+5.5%)
$375,000 + $513,420
$888,420
2014
$9,195 (+7.1%)
$574,000 + $360,524
$934,524
2013
$8,586
$574,000 + $360,524
$934,524
2012
$8,586 (+1.0%)
$574,000 + $360,524
$934,524
2011
$8,501
$574,000 + $360,524
$934,524
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
5,463
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.17 11 9037 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
May 13, 2005 • Active
Residential driveway installation, modification, or repair
Repair an existing driveway.
Grading
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
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Wall Oven
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Saint Mary's Street, turn on Park Drive. Left on Hillcrest.
Latitude: 35.78575
Longitude: -78.656248
Postal Code: 27605
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,463
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Wake County
APN: 1704.17 11 9037 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Kitchen
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-07-30
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-07-06T14:39:36Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-04-28T11:38:01Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-05-30T17:10:05Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 2125000.0
Around this home
Schools
Wiley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Oberlin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Needham Broughton High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Raleigh, NC • 27605
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Raleigh. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.83M – $2.21M
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