Live near Hayes Barton without the price tag! 2225 Creston sits at the intersection of the coveted Hayes Barton/Bloomsbury neighborhoods. This beautifully updated bungalow features a designer kitchen with Danby marble climbing the walls, a vaulted family room, and a flex room that can be used as an office, playroom or third bedroom! The guest bath includes heated marble floors and a clawfoot tub, while the primary suite offers a dual sink vanity and ample storage. Classic craftsman charm with millwork shines throughout with two living areas and a full dining room. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard with mature trees for privacy, a garage, plus a basement and attic for storage. This home gives you the community neighborhood feel while having Five Points, Village District and downtown Raleigh minutes away. Offers should be submitted by 5pm, Saturday, June 7th.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$547Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lexy Goodwin Burton• Dogwood Properties
Bought with Christina Valkanoff• Christina Valkanoff Realty Group
BEAUTIFUL HOME IN HISTORIC 5-PTS! LG OPEN KIT W/ HUGE PANTRY! UPDATED FR W/ VAULTED CEILINGS & WETBAR! FRENCH DOORS DIVIDE FRML DR & LR! LG BEDROOMS! ALL HARDWOODS! LRG PATIO TO ENJOY BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE, MATURE LOT W/ GARDEN AREA! 1-CAR GAR/STORAGE SHED! BASEMENT W/ INSIDE ENTRY! MINS TO NC STATE, 5 PTS & BELTLINE! UP TO $2100 IN CC W/ BRENDA BRIDENBAUGH @ NORWEST MORTGAGE!
TMLS #2280818
Nov 15, 2019
Sold
$481,500
$292/sq ft
Oct 9, 2019
Contingent
—
Sep 26, 2019
Listed
$485,000
$294/sq ft
+22
Enjoy the conveniences of Bloomsbury living from this charming one-story bungalow for under $500K. With formal dining and living rooms, along with an open kitchen and family room this home is perfect for entertaining. Gracious 9ft ceilings throughout and a vaulted family room. The office could easily be converted back into a third bedroom. Exterior amenities include a covered rocking chair front porch and fenced in backyard with a brick patio. Neighborhood sidewalks make walking to Five Points a breeze!
TMLS #2140786
Oct 11, 2017
Sold
$435,250
$264/sq ft
Sep 29, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2017
Contingent
—
Sep 4, 2017
Price Changed
$430,000
$261/sq ft
Aug 18, 2017
Price Changed
$435,000
$264/sq ft
Aug 11, 2017
Relisted
—
Aug 4, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 2017
Listed
$445,000
$270/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 2013
Sold
$350,000
$213/sq ft
TMLS #1643078
Jul 7, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2009
Listed
$399,000
$242/sq ft
TMLS #676975
May 28, 2003
Sold
$320,000
$194/sq ft
May 28, 2003
Sold
$320,000
$194/sq ft
Mar 13, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Feb 24, 2003
Listed
$324,500
$197/sq ft
Feb 24, 2003
Listed
$324,500
$197/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1999
Sold
$215,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,501 (+0.4%)
$522,500 + $220,647
$743,147
2024
$6,474 (+18.2%)
$522,500 + $220,647
$743,147
2023
$5,478 (+7.6%)
$522,500 + $220,647
$743,147
2022
$5,090 (+4.0%)
$365,000 + $135,703
$500,703
2021
$4,892 (+1.9%)
$365,000 + $135,703
$500,703
2020
$4,803 (+18.6%)
$365,000 + $135,703
$500,703
2019
$4,048 (+6.0%)
$365,000 + $135,703
$500,703
2018
$3,817 (+5.0%)
$180,000 + $167,564
$347,564
2017
$3,636 (+2.1%)
$180,000 + $167,564
$347,564
2016
$3,560 (−17.0%)
$180,000 + $167,564
$347,564
2015
$4,291 (+5.5%)
$180,000 + $167,564
$347,564
2014
$4,069 (+7.1%)
$250,000 + $162,460
$412,460
2013
$3,801
$250,000 + $162,460
$412,460
2012
$3,801 (+1.0%)
$250,000 + $162,460
$412,460
2011
$3,763
$250,000 + $162,460
$412,460
Tax history for 2225 Creston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,501 (+0.4%)
$522,500 + $220,647
$743,147
2024
$6,474 (+18.2%)
$522,500 + $220,647
$743,147
2023
$5,478 (+7.6%)
$522,500 + $220,647
$743,147
2022
$5,090 (+4.0%)
$365,000 + $135,703
$500,703
2021
$4,892 (+1.9%)
$365,000 + $135,703
$500,703
2020
$4,803 (+18.6%)
$365,000 + $135,703
$500,703
2019
$4,048 (+6.0%)
$365,000 + $135,703
$500,703
2018
$3,817 (+5.0%)
$180,000 + $167,564
$347,564
2017
$3,636 (+2.1%)
$180,000 + $167,564
$347,564
2016
$3,560 (−17.0%)
$180,000 + $167,564
$347,564
2015
$4,291 (+5.5%)
$180,000 + $167,564
$347,564
2014
$4,069 (+7.1%)
$250,000 + $162,460
$412,460
2013
$3,801
$250,000 + $162,460
$412,460
2012
$3,801 (+1.0%)
$250,000 + $162,460
$412,460
2011
$3,763
$250,000 + $162,460
$412,460
*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
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
1,564
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.06 39 6197 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
Oct 27, 2025 • Final
Residential change out hvac
Replace a gas furnace and air conditioning unit in the crawl space for the whole home.
HVAC
Sep 30, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical service upgrade
Upgrade electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps. Replace the outdoor meter with a meter combination panel and install a new interior 200 amp panel. Update electrical circuits for the water heater and dryer.
Electrical
Plumbing
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
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Paved
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup