Some homes welcome you. Others remember you. 2704 Fairview does both, its brick columns rising beneath a canopy of trees, as if standing sentinel over a history well lived. Behind its classic symmetry and slate paths lies a deeply personal rhythm, unfolding room by room across 3,253 sq ft, with 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. A combination of oak and reclaimed wide-plank pine floors carries you through soft archways, layered millwork, and staircases that rise with grace. Each space flows with intention, offering the right place for reflection, or a deeper, cozier atmosphere where gatherings unfold and time slows in the glow of woodburning fires. Surrounded by bespoke cabinetry, a generous island, and gleaming high-end appliances, the kitchen sets the stage for impromptu toasts, late-night meals, and gifts exchanged without ceremony. The energy spills effortlessly into the keeping room, where sunlight lingers and conversation stretches without a clock in sight. There are moments of surprise: a bar tucked along a checkerboard hallway, a rear staircase you didn't expect, a dining room grounded by a fireplace and custom built-ins, flanked by French doors that open to one of the porches—southern and inviting as they come. Throughout the home, craftsmanship reveals itself in the details: tall baseboards, deep-set window casings, built-in cabinetry, and traditional trim layered with care. Up the main staircase, the private level holds its own kind of order: a primary suite that spans the full width of the home, anchored by a bathroom shaped as much by light as by stone. Marble, skylight, and scale converge in harmony, creating a space that is both grounding and restorative. Nature takes the lead outdoors, where brick terraces step gently beneath the shade of an oak tree so grand, it feels almost mythic. Its elevated position only amplifies its presence. The next steward will have the honor of guarding and protecting it. A carport sits tucked behind the home, a discreet companion to the oversized driveway, offering space for multiple vehicles. And the lot itself? A canvas, inviting the possibility of a pool, a pool house, or whatever else your vision dares to imagine. From every vantage point, the home feels wrapped in its own world, and yet, it belongs to something greater. To the heart of Raleigh's beloved Historic District, where sidewalks connect neighbors, Carolina Country Club, Hayes Barton, and the cafés and shops of Five Points are just a short stroll away, whilst the energy of Village District and downtown hums gently beyond the trees. In a neighborhood where porches still matter, where architecture holds memory, and where life spills gently from home into community, 2704 Fairview isn't just well kept. It's well loved. And it's ready now to pass that feeling on.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$494Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Johnny Chappell• Compass -- Raleigh
Listed by Kalpna Jean Patel• Compass -- Raleigh
Bought with Lexy Goodwin Burton• Dogwood Properties
Gorgeous ITB home loaded w/ updates is a must see! Extensive updates include refinished gleaming hardwoods up & down, freshly painted interior & exterior, remodeled master bath & guest bath, updated high end chef's kitchen w/ large granite island. Features huge luxury master suite w/ builtins, gorgeous bathroom & 2 walk-ins. Guest suite w/ full bath access. The 3 outside living spaces allow you to enjoy the beautifully landscaped . 4 acres & fully fenced backyard w/ treehouse. Near 5 Points, Cameron Village, 440!
TMLS #1835711
Sep 28, 2012
Sold
$600,000
$184/sq ft
Sep 28, 2012
Sold
$600,000
$184/sq ft
Aug 10, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 10, 2012
Listed
$629,900
$194/sq ft
May 10, 2012
Listed
$629,900
$194/sq ft
+19
Charming Budleigh home! Newer addition blends perfectly with the older part of the home creating a huge kitchen with breakfast area, cozy family room, nice master bath and more! Great flow for entertaining including formal living and dining room. Beautiful pine floors down. Covered porch off family room is great for enjoying the private back yard! Two-car carport. Great location!
Public Records
Nov 1, 1984
Sold
$147,500
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,172 (+0.4%)
$810,000 + $354,058
$1,164,058
2024
$10,130 (+11.2%)
$810,000 + $354,058
$1,164,058
2023
$9,106 (+7.6%)
$810,000 + $354,058
$1,164,058
2022
$8,460 (+4.0%)
$562,500 + $271,105
$833,605
2021
$8,131 (+1.9%)
$562,500 + $271,105
$833,605
2020
$7,983 (−4.4%)
$562,500 + $271,105
$833,605
2019
$8,350 (+6.1%)
$562,500 + $271,105
$833,605
2018
$7,874 (+5.0%)
$360,000 + $358,806
$718,806
2017
$7,498 (+2.1%)
$360,000 + $358,806
$718,806
2016
$7,343 (−19.4%)
$360,000 + $358,806
$718,806
2015
$9,114 (+5.4%)
$360,000 + $358,806
$718,806
2014
$8,643 (+7.1%)
$468,000 + $410,307
$878,307
2013
$8,071
$468,000 + $410,307
$878,307
2012
$8,071 (+1.0%)
$468,000 + $410,307
$878,307
2011
$7,991
$468,000 + $410,307
$878,307
Tax history for 2704 Fairview Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,172 (+0.4%)
$810,000 + $354,058
$1,164,058
2024
$10,130 (+11.2%)
$810,000 + $354,058
$1,164,058
2023
$9,106 (+7.6%)
$810,000 + $354,058
$1,164,058
2022
$8,460 (+4.0%)
$562,500 + $271,105
$833,605
2021
$8,131 (+1.9%)
$562,500 + $271,105
$833,605
2020
$7,983 (−4.4%)
$562,500 + $271,105
$833,605
2019
$8,350 (+6.1%)
$562,500 + $271,105
$833,605
2018
$7,874 (+5.0%)
$360,000 + $358,806
$718,806
2017
$7,498 (+2.1%)
$360,000 + $358,806
$718,806
2016
$7,343 (−19.4%)
$360,000 + $358,806
$718,806
2015
$9,114 (+5.4%)
$360,000 + $358,806
$718,806
2014
$8,643 (+7.1%)
$468,000 + $410,307
$878,307
2013
$8,071
$468,000 + $410,307
$878,307
2012
$8,071 (+1.0%)
$468,000 + $410,307
$878,307
2011
$7,991
$468,000 + $410,307
$878,307
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
3,198
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.05 19 0902 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Off Street, On Site, Paved
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer