Welcome to 3129 Eton Road, ideally located in Raleigh's desirable Budleigh neighborhood. This charming home combines thoughtfully designed living spaces, abundant built-in storage, and exceptional outdoor living, including three distinct gardens to enjoy throughout the year. Inside, hardwood floors, generous windows, detailed millwork, and a light-filled layout create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The main living spaces offer both comfort and flexibility, with a vaulted family room featuring a fireplace and built-ins, along with a separate dining room ideal for everyday meals or entertaining. The kitchen is designed to be both functional and inviting, featuring white cabinetry, a butcher block island, and stainless steel appliances. A bright breakfast nook provides a welcoming spot for casual meals. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a serene setting surrounded by mature greenery. It also includes built-in storage and bookshelves, complete with reading lights on each side of the bed, while the ensuite features a spacious walk-in shower with beautiful tilework. The additional bedrooms provide comfortable and versatile space for guests, or other needs. The large basement provides valuable additional space and storage, offering even more room for hobbies, projects, and everyday needs. The bonus room, with its second exterior entrance, is ideal as a project room, home office, or kids' playroom. Outside, enjoy three distinctive garden spaces: an Italian-inspired patio garden in the backyard, a tranquil Japanese garden along the side of the home, and an English-style wildflower garden welcoming you in the front. Whether enjoying morning coffee on the large front porch, entertaining on the patio, or wandering through the gardens, the outdoor spaces feel like an extension of the home itself. Living in Budleigh offers the best of Raleigh's Inside-the-Beltline lifestyle, with a peaceful, established neighborhood setting and convenient access to parks, shopping, dining, the Village District, and Five Points. Enjoy the charm of tree-lined streets while remaining close to the energy and convenience of central Raleigh. With its character, inviting living spaces, beautiful outdoor areas, and thoughtful details, this is a home designed to be enjoyed inside and out. Schedule your showing and experience the lifestyle for yourself.
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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Offer insights
3129 Eton Rd · $1,400,000
$1.42M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.42M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 33 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Cathedral and vaulted ceilings
High ceilings
Crown molding
Recessed lighting
Ceiling fans
Chandelier
Breakfast bar
Kitchen island
Built-in features
Pantry
Double vanity
Walk-in closets
Walk-in shower
Fireplace in living room
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Free-standing refrigerator
Refrigerator
Gas range / Range
Range hood
Microwave
Ice maker
Wine cooler
Laundry & utility
Laundry room and laundry closet
Laundry inside the home
Utility sink
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating with forced air
Fireplace heating
Central air conditioning (electric)
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered patio and porch areas
Front porch and deck
Patio
Private yard with garden
Rain gutters
Fenced backyard with gate
Home design
House
Three or more levels
Wood siding
Shingle roof
Parking
Driveway
Parking pad
2 total parking spaces
Construction
Wood siding construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Other
Zoning: R-4
Lot approximately 0.4 acre
Electricity and solar
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You’ll love coming home to this fabulous low country style home with a covered front porch! Located in one of Raleigh’s coveted Inside the Beltline communities on a professionally landscaped lot. Well thought out renovations and continued refinement, have brought about a circular drive, gracious separate dining room for large gatherings, a great room with cathedral ceilings, and charm for days. 1st floor primary bedroom as well as a guest bedroom. 2 additional rooms and a loft upstairs. Basement offers rec room, laundry, storage, and potting shed/workshop. This is a fantastic home in a location that seldomly comes available.
TMLS #758919
Dec 15, 2004
Sold
$699,000
$219/sq ft
Dec 15, 2004
Sold
$699,000
$219/sq ft
Aug 10, 2004
Listing Removed
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Aug 9, 2004
Listed
$699,000
$219/sq ft
Aug 9, 2004
Listed
$699,000
$219/sq ft
Fabulous low country home with covered front porch! Professional landscaping surrounds this outstanding home. Wonderful kitchen w/ brkfast rm & butlers pantry, dramatic living and dining rm w/ cathedral ceilings. Basement has playroom, office and laundry room. Home totally rebuilt. Master bdrm is original. Irrigation & sec. system plus much more! All sq ft is approximate.
TMLS #604109
Aug 31, 2001
Sold
$575,000
$180/sq ft
Jul 20, 2001
Listed
$585,000
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 1994
Sold
$162,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 1988
Sold
$132,000
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 1985
Sold
$93,000
$29/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1981
Sold
$69,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,743 (+0.4%)
$675,000 + $554,571
$1,229,571
2024
$10,699 (+29.4%)
$675,000 + $554,571
$1,229,571
2023
$8,268 (+7.6%)
$675,000 + $554,571
$1,229,571
2022
$7,682 (+4.0%)
$412,250 + $344,474
$756,724
2021
$7,383 (+1.9%)
$412,250 + $344,474
$756,724
2020
$7,248 (−12.4%)
$412,250 + $344,474
$756,724
2019
$8,275 (+6.1%)
$412,250 + $344,474
$756,724
2018
$7,803 (+5.0%)
$275,000 + $437,349
$712,349
2017
$7,431 (+2.1%)
$275,000 + $437,349
$712,349
2016
$7,277 (−8.7%)
$275,000 + $437,349
$712,349
2015
$7,970 (+5.5%)
$275,000 + $437,349
$712,349
2014
$7,558 (+7.1%)
$374,400 + $393,373
$767,773
2013
$7,057
$374,400 + $393,373
$767,773
2012
$7,057 (+1.0%)
$374,400 + $393,373
$767,773
2011
$6,988
$374,400 + $393,373
$767,773
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,081
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,081
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0795.20 70 9685 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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
Raleigh, NC • 27608
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3129 Eton Rd
$1,413,092
$13K over list price of $1.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $863K to $1.6M.