Dating to the 1940s, this bungalow retains all of its charm and character but is updated and ready-to-live. With curb appeal to spare, this home received a full kitchen renovation in 2020 (along with an update to both bathrooms) and boasts a wonderful private and large fenced backyard, delightful rocking chair front porch, and off-street parking. Upstairs you'll find an open primary suite with full bathroom, sitting area and enormous walk-in-closet; downstairs two additional bedrooms (or offices), living with working wood-burning fireplace, dining and kitchen. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the first floor. From here, on the edge of Raleigh's Mordecai neighborhood, you'll be walking to some of downtown Raleigh's best stuff, including restaurants, coffee, breweries, bakery, pharmacy, and so much more.
Absolutely charming! Move right into this lovely home. Rock on the front porch. Relax by the fireplace in the living rm. Enjoy the updated white kitchen with quartz countertops, farmhouse sink & stainless appliances. Entertain in the spacious dining area. Work from home in the upstairs office. Relax in the loft area. Fenced backyard and brick patio. Refinished floors. Roof 2015. Washer, dryer convey. Shared driveway. Garage belongs to neighbor. Buyer confirms school assignments. Shed & playhouse AS IS.
TMLS #753010
Oct 7, 2004
Sold
$164,000
$107/sq ft
Oct 7, 2004
Sold
$164,000
$107/sq ft
Jul 4, 2004
Listed
$167,000
$109/sq ft
Jul 4, 2004
Listed
$167,000
$109/sq ft
Charming ranch in Mordecai is light and bright w/ open floor plan and large rooms! Hardwoods, fireplace, separate dining room and new windows! Space upstairs has lots of potential(see disclosure). Enjoy the lovely English garden, private back yard with detached workshop and rocking chair front porch!Workshop in good condition, conveys `as is`. Satellite dish does not convey.
Public Records
Sep 19, 1991
Sold
$57,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1991
Sold
$57,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 6, 1984
Sold
$51,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,967 (+0.4%)
$410,000 + $195,027
$605,027
2024
$4,946 (+26.1%)
$410,000 + $157,234
$567,234
2023
$3,922 (+7.6%)
$410,000 + $157,234
$567,234
2022
$3,644 (+4.0%)
$250,000 + $107,945
$357,945
2021
$3,503 (+2.2%)
$250,000 + $107,945
$357,945
2020
$3,428 (+14.3%)
$250,000 + $106,814
$356,814
2019
$2,999 (+6.0%)
$250,000 + $106,814
$356,814
2018
$2,829 (+5.0%)
$124,000 + $133,060
$257,060
2017
$2,694 (−7.9%)
$124,000 + $133,060
$257,060
2016
$2,924 (+9.7%)
$124,000 + $133,060
$257,060
2015
$2,666 (+5.4%)
$124,000 + $161,057
$285,057
2014
$2,529 (+7.0%)
$96,600 + $158,964
$255,564
2013
$2,363
$96,600 + $158,964
$255,564
2012
$2,363 (+1.0%)
$96,600 + $158,964
$255,564
2011
$2,339
$96,600 + $158,964
$255,564
Tax history for 218 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,967 (+0.4%)
$410,000 + $195,027
$605,027
2024
$4,946 (+26.1%)
$410,000 + $157,234
$567,234
2023
$3,922 (+7.6%)
$410,000 + $157,234
$567,234
2022
$3,644 (+4.0%)
$250,000 + $107,945
$357,945
2021
$3,503 (+2.2%)
$250,000 + $107,945
$357,945
2020
$3,428 (+14.3%)
$250,000 + $106,814
$356,814
2019
$2,999 (+6.0%)
$250,000 + $106,814
$356,814
2018
$2,829 (+5.0%)
$124,000 + $133,060
$257,060
2017
$2,694 (−7.9%)
$124,000 + $133,060
$257,060
2016
$2,924 (+9.7%)
$124,000 + $133,060
$257,060
2015
$2,666 (+5.4%)
$124,000 + $161,057
$285,057
2014
$2,529 (+7.0%)
$96,600 + $158,964
$255,564
2013
$2,363
$96,600 + $158,964
$255,564
2012
$2,363 (+1.0%)
$96,600 + $158,964
$255,564
2011
$2,339
$96,600 + $158,964
$255,564
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,503
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.16 94 9155 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway
Parking Total: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Window Features: Window Treatments
Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level