The perfect blend of timeless charm and welcoming comfort in the most desirable ITB location. Perfectly tucked on a gently sloped and private lot in Wayland Heights. Gorgeous hardwoods in main living areas and bedrooms, plantation shutters throughout, beautiful molding details. Relax on the large covered front porch or enjoy the spacious backyard. Separate shed! Recently painted, tankless water heater, 2017 hvac. Minutes to Village District, Five Points, Downtown, and I440.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$517Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kate Carlton• Keller Williams Legacy
Bought with Peter Milner• Fonville Morisey/Premier Agents Network
Charming cottage framed by gently sloping, corner lot in Wayland Heights - gracious living room with fireplace and access to covered side porch - sun-drenched dining room adjoins galley kitchen with tile floor - plantation shutters / molding upgrades - rear patio area with detached shed - house needs work but is priced accordingly - refrigerator / washer + dryer are negotiable - across the street from Oberlin Middle School and a short walk to Glenwood Village S/C - better hurry!
Public Records
Feb 27, 1998
Sold
$105,000
$100/sq ft
TMLS #461055
Nov 12, 1997
Listed
$115,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,645 (+0.4%)
$380,000 + $35,696
$415,696
2024
$3,630 (+23.6%)
$380,000 + $35,696
$415,696
2023
$2,937 (+7.6%)
$380,000 + $35,696
$415,696
2022
$2,730 (+4.0%)
$224,000 + $43,656
$267,656
2021
$2,624 (+1.8%)
$224,000 + $43,656
$267,656
2020
$2,577 (−11.9%)
$224,000 + $43,656
$267,656
2019
$2,925 (+6.0%)
$224,000 + $43,656
$267,656
2018
$2,758 (+5.0%)
$153,000 + $97,626
$250,626
2017
$2,627 (+2.1%)
$153,000 + $97,626
$250,626
2016
$2,573 (−6.9%)
$153,000 + $97,626
$250,626
2015
$2,763 (+5.4%)
$153,000 + $97,626
$250,626
2014
$2,621 (+7.1%)
$163,020 + $101,906
$264,926
2013
$2,448
$163,020 + $101,906
$264,926
2012
$2,448 (+1.0%)
$163,020 + $101,906
$264,926
2011
$2,424
$163,020 + $101,906
$264,926
Tax history for 2801 Oberlin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,645 (+0.4%)
$380,000 + $35,696
$415,696
2024
$3,630 (+23.6%)
$380,000 + $35,696
$415,696
2023
$2,937 (+7.6%)
$380,000 + $35,696
$415,696
2022
$2,730 (+4.0%)
$224,000 + $43,656
$267,656
2021
$2,624 (+1.8%)
$224,000 + $43,656
$267,656
2020
$2,577 (−11.9%)
$224,000 + $43,656
$267,656
2019
$2,925 (+6.0%)
$224,000 + $43,656
$267,656
2018
$2,758 (+5.0%)
$153,000 + $97,626
$250,626
2017
$2,627 (+2.1%)
$153,000 + $97,626
$250,626
2016
$2,573 (−6.9%)
$153,000 + $97,626
$250,626
2015
$2,763 (+5.4%)
$153,000 + $97,626
$250,626
2014
$2,621 (+7.1%)
$163,020 + $101,906
$264,926
2013
$2,448
$163,020 + $101,906
$264,926
2012
$2,448 (+1.0%)
$163,020 + $101,906
$264,926
2011
$2,424
$163,020 + $101,906
$264,926
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,050
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1705.17 11 1176 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.
Upgrade the electrical service and indoor panel from 100 amps to 200 amps. Install a 240-volt line for a stackable washer and dryer, a line for an outside unit, and a service receptacle. Install ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.
Electrical
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
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater