Nestled on one of the prettiest and most desirable streets in Raleigh, this exceptional home is waiting for you! From the moment you arrive, the welcoming front porch with a beautifully landscaped front yard and brick driveway set the tone for a home that is the perfect venue for entertaining and everyday living. Inside, the inviting foyer flows into a sun-filled living room anchored by a gas fireplace and custom bookshelves. The gourmet kitchen is a standout with ample counter space and cabinetry, double ovens, gas cooktop and quartz countertops with easy access to the dining room and breakfast nook. The family room with a two-sided gas fireplace is a wonderful gathering spot. The private and spacious primary suite on the main floor has vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet and spa-like bath. The charming den with built-ins could easily adapt to a home office or exercise room. Upstairs, another large bedroom suite could serve as the primary retreat with a fabulous bath with two walk-in closets. Two additional beautifully appointed bedrooms and a bonus room complete the upstairs. The backyard is the ideal place to entertain, showcasing a covered porch with its own fireplace, an expansive deck with an integrated gas grill, a lower covered deck and a private chipping spot for golf enthusiasts! Don't wait to see this exquisite Inside the Beltline gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$462Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathryn West• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Wade, located between Wade Avenue and Blue Ridge Road, is a residential and park-adjacent Raleigh neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and a wooded, low-slung feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Blue Ridge Road and Wade Avenue corridor, where museum grounds, trailheads, and campus-like landscapes set the pace. Housing leans toward brick ranches and split-levels, with pockets of newer townhomes near major arterials. Cultural gravity comes from the North Carolina Museum of Art, the outdoor Park at NCMA, and nearby PNC Arena’s event nights. Greenway connections and broad setbacks give daily routines a quieter, more spacious rhythm.
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Market insights
2626 Dover Rd · $1,565,000
DAYS ON MARKET
85 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,565,000
Median sale price in this area is $568,490. (64% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bookcases
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
Double vanity
Dual closets
Entrance foyer
Radon mitigation
Smooth ceilings
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closets
Walk-in shower
Water closet
Fireplaces (2) with gas log — located in living room and family room; one opens outside
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
1 bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Double vanities
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Double oven
Gas cooktop
Microwave
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Laundry closet
Laundry available on main and upper levels
Laundry sink
Laundry access in bathroom
Multiple laundry locations
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Gas water heater
Tankless water heater
Exterior features
Covered patio/porch areas including front and rear porches, plus a deck
Fenced yard with full backyard fencing, gate, and invisible fence
Gas grill
Home design
Site-built two-story home
Brick and fiber cement exterior
Architectural shingle roof
Brick/mortar foundation
Parking
Driveway
Security
Gate on fenced yard
Construction
Brick and fiber cement construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Architectural shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Other
Lot approximately 0.3 acres
R-4 zoning
Electricity and solar
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ENCHANTING HOME, QUALITY RENOVATION! BRIGHT AND CHARMING HOME EXUDES CHARAC TER, FABULOUS NEW KITCHEN AND FAMILY/ENTERTAINING AREAS, NEW BATHS, GORGEOUS LANDSCAPING WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND BRICK WALKS & DRIVE, ONE OF RALEIGH'S PRETTIEST STREETS WITH TERRIFIC NEIGHBORS, STUDY CAN BE 4TH BEDROOM WITH A CLOSET ADDED. EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION, DELIGHTFUL INTERIOR DESIGN, LOCATION!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,472 (+0.4%)
$810,000 + $617,799
$1,427,799
2024
$12,420 (+18.2%)
$810,000 + $617,799
$1,427,799
2023
$10,510 (+7.6%)
$810,000 + $617,799
$1,427,799
2022
$9,764 (+4.1%)
$562,500 + $399,913
$962,413
2021
$9,384 (+1.9%)
$562,500 + $399,913
$962,413
2020
$9,213 (+21.6%)
$562,500 + $399,913
$962,413
2019
$7,575 (+9.7%)
$562,500 + $330,523
$893,023
2018
$6,905 (+5.0%)
$324,000 + $324,143
$648,143
2017
$6,575 (+2.6%)
$306,000 + $324,143
$630,143
2016
$6,409 (−8.2%)
$306,000 + $321,177
$627,177
2015
$6,978 (+5.5%)
$306,000 + $321,177
$627,177
2014
$6,617 (+7.1%)
$280,800 + $391,229
$672,029
2013
$6,180
$280,800 + $391,229
$672,029
2012
$6,180 (+1.0%)
$280,800 + $391,229
$672,029
2011
$6,119
$280,800 + $391,229
$672,029
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,502
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,502
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.05 09 7192 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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
Oct 27, 2025 • Final
Residential change out hvac
Install a new air conditioner and cased coil in the attic to serve the first floor of a residential building.
HVAC
Oct 12, 2023 • Final
Residential gas/fuel piping
Install a gas line for an existing fireplace through the crawlspace. No trenching is required.
Gas
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.
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
60% 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 • 27608
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2626 Dover Rd
$1,511,062
$54K under list price of $1.57M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.8M.