Quintessential Colonial on an unprecedented . 45 acre flat lot is awaiting a new owner! Gleaming chef's eat in kitchen with NEW QUARTZ, BACKSPLASH & APPLIANCES! NEW SOD in your sprawling rear yard Oversized family room, dining room & formal room all envelop you w/ warmth. Private path to Five Points. Extensive renovations also include new HVAC, guest bath, interior paint, new carpet in family room, lot cleared, smart house system, master with walk in closet & striking bath, all wiring updated to copper!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$461Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carolyn Swenson• Pittman & Associates
Bought with Josie Hall• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Exclusive Bloomsbury in Hayes Barton. This lovely Colonial (3 bed, 3 bath) towers above an undeveloped, cloistered half-acre (. 25+ ac vacant) with direct access from Creston & Woodland to the landscaped, fenced property. Total Renovation with custom Additions & Tech offers the rare chance to own a true city-estate_ over 4500 sqft of existing space; in your own Private Park, a quiet block's walk to Five Points. A Beautiful place to call Home on a secluded+safe street in a peaceful+friendly neighborhood
TMLS #2159621
Apr 27, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Apr 3, 2018
Price Changed
$689,000
$265/sq ft
Nov 4, 2017
Listed
$699,999
$269/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 25, 1998
Sold
$247,500
$95/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 1997
Sold
$219,000
$84/sq ft
TMLS #433360
Feb 1, 1997
Listed
$225,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,011 (+0.4%)
$594,000 + $436,998
$1,030,998
2024
$8,974 (+22.0%)
$594,000 + $436,998
$1,030,998
2023
$7,354 (+7.6%)
$594,000 + $433,448
$1,027,448
2022
$6,833 (+4.0%)
$416,100 + $256,766
$672,866
2021
$6,567 (+1.9%)
$416,100 + $256,766
$672,866
2020
$6,447 (−2.9%)
$416,100 + $256,766
$672,866
2019
$6,640 (+6.0%)
$416,100 + $256,766
$672,866
2018
$6,261 (+5.0%)
$300,000 + $271,218
$571,218
2017
$5,962 (+2.1%)
$300,000 + $271,218
$571,218
2016
$5,839 (−9.4%)
$300,000 + $271,218
$571,218
2015
$6,447 (+5.4%)
$300,000 + $271,218
$571,218
2014
$6,114 (+7.1%)
$340,000 + $280,739
$620,739
2013
$5,710
$340,000 + $280,739
$620,739
2012
$5,710 (+1.0%)
$340,000 + $280,739
$620,739
2011
$5,653
$340,000 + $280,739
$620,739
Tax history for 2224 Creston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,011 (+0.4%)
$594,000 + $436,998
$1,030,998
2024
$8,974 (+22.0%)
$594,000 + $436,998
$1,030,998
2023
$7,354 (+7.6%)
$594,000 + $433,448
$1,027,448
2022
$6,833 (+4.0%)
$416,100 + $256,766
$672,866
2021
$6,567 (+1.9%)
$416,100 + $256,766
$672,866
2020
$6,447 (−2.9%)
$416,100 + $256,766
$672,866
2019
$6,640 (+6.0%)
$416,100 + $256,766
$672,866
2018
$6,261 (+5.0%)
$300,000 + $271,218
$571,218
2017
$5,962 (+2.1%)
$300,000 + $271,218
$571,218
2016
$5,839 (−9.4%)
$300,000 + $271,218
$571,218
2015
$6,447 (+5.4%)
$300,000 + $271,218
$571,218
2014
$6,114 (+7.1%)
$340,000 + $280,739
$620,739
2013
$5,710
$340,000 + $280,739
$620,739
2012
$5,710 (+1.0%)
$340,000 + $280,739
$620,739
2011
$5,653
$340,000 + $280,739
$620,739
*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
Permits
Beds
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Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,525
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.06 39 8325 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-6
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Nov 22, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical sub-
Add a new portico to the existing front stoop. Replace the existing front concrete walkway with a new concrete walkway featuring a brick paver border and modify an existing dormer.
Electrical
Remodel
Nov 22, 2023 • Final
Residential deck/porch
Construct a new portico over the existing front stoop. Replace the existing concrete walkway with a new concrete walkway featuring a brick paver border. Modify an existing exterior dormer by removing trim to match the front porch.
Remodel
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: Concrete, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator