This Forest Hills beauty is finally available after being loved by the same owners for over 50 years! The classic white brick 2 story, with its curved brick walkway and arched doorway, sits majestically on a double lot surrounded by trees and nature. It's located right in the heart of Raleigh, walkable to NCSU, the Village District, the Rose Garden, restaurants and Whole Foods and just 5 minutes to downtown Raleigh. Lovingly updated over the years, it's custom kitchen was specially designed by an NCSU furniture maker for the locally renowned food writer/stylist owner and includes a pastry bench, curved cabinets and shelving, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Dacor gas range, prep sink, butcher block island, solid surface countertops, coffee niche, pot hanger, separate dishwashing area, roll-out drawers, and a built-in desk w/ file drawers PLUS breakfast area overlooking the deck & private backyard! Hardwood floors in much of home! The large living room features a slate FP, useful built-ins and loads of natural light. The vaulted sunroom makes a great office and includes a first floor laundry closet. The four Bedrooms upstairs all have hardwood floors, picture moldings and smooth ceilings. There is storage in the walk up attic (accessible through primary closet) and basement. This sweet gem holds so much history and sweet memories - and you can now make it your next home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$453Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Beth Y. Smoot• NextHome Triangle Properties
Bought with Eddie Cash• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood
*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
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Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,332
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0794.12 85 2004 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-6
SRPOD
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.
Zone overlays
Special Residential Parking Overlay District
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
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Washer