* * Update 4/19/25- Offer Deadline 6PM Sunday, April 20,2025 Eastern Time. * * Buzzworthy Budleigh home. Great location near Five Points, the Village District, and all of ITB Raleigh. An entertainer's dream, living rooms flow from both sides of the foyer, each with their own fireplaces. Be sure to see the tiled kitchen & starry light fixtures. Rumor has it, back in the day it was home to wild baked potato parties. A formal dining room and half bath finish off the first floor. Separate Dutch doors lead to either a secluded walled courtyard or an expansive 1100 sqft deck. Upstairs, you will find 4 ample sized bedrooms, 3 full baths, an additional fireplace and private balcony overlooking the backyard. Bright paint and hardwoods throughout, with artisan cement tile work in the kitchen and bathrooms. Off the basement, the previous owners installed a bomb shelter during the 1960's in response to the Cold War. As amazing as this home is, the grounds are what bring it to life. A diverse collection of pocket gardens encompasses the parklike setting. Mature azaleas, Japanese maple, fig, holly, & tulip poplar all provide shade while still offering room for a sunny vegetable garden. Morel mushrooms have been foraged on the property. All this plus an additional patio, two garden sheds, and a functional lamp post rescued from the Country Club Homes apartment community. Raleigh is home to some truly unique homes; this is one of them. Opportunities like this are rare. Showings begin Friday 4/18. Open House and Easter egg hunt Saturday 4/19 12-2 and Sunday 4/20 2-4. Call today to schedule an appointment. Plants in pots do not convey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$483Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Ben Crawley• United Real Estate Triangle
Bought with May McMillan Bensen• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source:TMLS #10089884
Redfin Estimate
$1,261,651
$132K since sold in July 2026$138K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.
* * Update 4/19/25- Offer Deadline 6PM Sunday, April 20,2025 Eastern Time. * * Buzzworthy Budleigh home. Great location near Five Points, the Village District, and all of ITB Raleigh. An entertainer's dream, living rooms flow from both sides of the foyer, each with their own fireplaces. Be sure to see the tiled kitchen & starry light fixtures. Rumor has it, back in the day it was home to wild baked potato parties. A formal dining room and half bath finish off the first floor. Separate Dutch doors lead to either a secluded walled courtyard or an expansive 1100 sqft deck. Upstairs, you will find 4 ample sized bedrooms, 3 full baths, an additional fireplace and private balcony overlooking the backyard. Bright paint and hardwoods throughout, with artisan cement tile work in the kitchen and bathrooms. Off the basement, the previous owners installed a bomb shelter during the 1960's in response to the Cold War. As amazing as this home is, the grounds are what bring it to life. A diverse collection of pocket gardens encompasses the parklike setting. Mature azaleas, Japanese maple, fig, holly, & tulip poplar all provide shade while still offering room for a sunny vegetable garden. Morel mushrooms have been foraged on the property. All this plus an additional patio, two garden sheds, and a functional lamp post rescued from the Country Club Homes apartment community. Raleigh is home to some truly unique homes; this is one of them. Opportunities like this are rare. Showings begin Friday 4/18. Open House and Easter egg hunt Saturday 4/19 12-2 and Sunday 4/20 2-4. Call today to schedule an appointment. Plants in pots do not convey.
TMLS #2025662
Dec 22, 2015
Sold
$475,000
$182/sq ft
Nov 7, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 22, 2015
Price Changed
$520,000
$199/sq ft
Oct 12, 2015
Relisted
—
Sep 21, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 8, 2015
Price Changed
$535,000
$205/sq ft
Aug 20, 2015
Listed
$555,000
$212/sq ft
Location!Location!Location!This great brick house is back on the market!It's a popular Budleigh location with schools, parks, shopping, downtown, beltline & RTP within easy distance!Four bedrooms. Hardwood floors(mostly) & three fireplaces. Very nice outdoor spaces with lovely gardening areas. Square footage taken from appraisal. House to be sold "as is. "
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,184 (+0.4%)
$765,000 + $171,107
$936,107
2024
$8,150 (+23.1%)
$765,000 + $171,107
$936,107
2023
$6,619 (+7.6%)
$765,000 + $171,107
$936,107
2022
$6,150 (+4.0%)
$531,250 + $74,161
$605,411
2021
$5,911 (+1.9%)
$531,250 + $74,161
$605,411
2020
$5,803 (+4.0%)
$531,250 + $74,161
$605,411
2019
$5,582 (+6.0%)
$531,250 + $74,161
$605,411
2018
$5,264 (+5.0%)
$306,000 + $173,925
$479,925
2017
$5,013 (+2.1%)
$306,000 + $173,925
$479,925
2016
$4,909 (−25.3%)
$306,000 + $173,925
$479,925
2015
$6,574 (+5.5%)
$306,000 + $173,925
$479,925
2014
$6,234 (+7.1%)
$291,200 + $341,761
$632,961
2013
$5,822
$291,200 + $341,761
$632,961
2012
$5,822 (+1.0%)
$291,200 + $341,761
$632,961
2011
$5,764
$291,200 + $341,761
$632,961
Tax history for 2625 Dover Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,184 (+0.4%)
$765,000 + $171,107
$936,107
2024
$8,150 (+23.1%)
$765,000 + $171,107
$936,107
2023
$6,619 (+7.6%)
$765,000 + $171,107
$936,107
2022
$6,150 (+4.0%)
$531,250 + $74,161
$605,411
2021
$5,911 (+1.9%)
$531,250 + $74,161
$605,411
2020
$5,803 (+4.0%)
$531,250 + $74,161
$605,411
2019
$5,582 (+6.0%)
$531,250 + $74,161
$605,411
2018
$5,264 (+5.0%)
$306,000 + $173,925
$479,925
2017
$5,013 (+2.1%)
$306,000 + $173,925
$479,925
2016
$4,909 (−25.3%)
$306,000 + $173,925
$479,925
2015
$6,574 (+5.5%)
$306,000 + $173,925
$479,925
2014
$6,234 (+7.1%)
$291,200 + $341,761
$632,961
2013
$5,822
$291,200 + $341,761
$632,961
2012
$5,822 (+1.0%)
$291,200 + $341,761
$632,961
2011
$5,764
$291,200 + $341,761
$632,961
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-4
Residential-4 District
Subject to the density restriction of 4 units per acre, R-4 allows single-unit living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq ft.; Decreased minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Additional building types, smaller lot sizes and increased density as part of a conservation development are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space.
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WAKE HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,613
Building Sq. Ft: 2,613
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LO66 & 67 WAKE HILLS REVISED BM1938-00015
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,504
Legal Lot Number: 66
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 0.31
Zoning Code: R-4
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: All
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,613
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Wake County
APN: 1704.05 08 8819 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lacy Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Oberlin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Needham Broughton High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
62% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.30M – $1.58M
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