Classic home ideally situated on a massive corner lot in Coley Forest. So many unique architectural details in this home such as wood beams and brick floors in the family room. The main house is 3 bedrooms plus first floor den/office but has a 407sf detatched guest house with full bath for in-laws and guests making this a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full bath and 2 half baths. There is so much potential for renovation and plenty of room for expansion. Do not miss out on this opportunity to create the home of your dreams on one of the most stunning lots in Coley Forest!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.74 acresLot Size
$692Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Carolyn Swenson• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood
Bought with Mollie Owen• Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
This is one of the more iconic homes inside the beltline. This stately two-story brick home on a picturesque . 74-acre lot in Coley Forest offers loads of potential. Gorgeous brick adorns the exterior of the home, front and back patios, entry pillars, and lovely wall around the back perimeter of the property. The living room hosts a fireplace, herringbone-patterned brick floor, a tray wood-beamed ceiling, and beautiful views of the backyard. Formal dining room with bay window. Cozy den/study with fireplace. The partially finished basement has storage, workshop, and bonus room. Backyard has a lovely fountain and patio. Separate guest house with vaulted wood beam ceilings, large picturesque windows, small bedroom and bath, and covered patio in the back. Additional brick storage room. Truly a one-of-a-kind property!
Public Records
May 2, 1986
Sold
$265,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,863 (+1.9%)
$1,015,000 + $572,373
$1,587,373
2024
$13,610 (+67.6%)
$1,015,000 + $549,774
$1,564,774
2023
$8,121 (+7.6%)
$1,015,000 + $549,774
$1,564,774
2022
$7,545 (+4.0%)
$500,000 + $243,212
$743,212
2021
$7,251 (+1.9%)
$500,000 + $243,212
$743,212
2020
$7,119 (−25.7%)
$500,000 + $243,212
$743,212
2019
$9,583 (+6.1%)
$500,000 + $243,212
$743,212
2018
$9,036 (+5.0%)
$450,000 + $375,149
$825,149
2017
$8,604 (+2.1%)
$450,000 + $375,149
$825,149
2016
$8,426 (+6.4%)
$450,000 + $375,149
$825,149
2015
$7,920 (+5.5%)
$450,000 + $375,149
$825,149
2014
$7,510 (+7.1%)
$446,400 + $316,540
$762,940
2013
$7,013
$446,400 + $316,540
$762,940
2012
$7,013 (+1.0%)
$446,400 + $316,540
$762,940
2011
$6,944
$446,400 + $316,540
$762,940
Tax history for 3231 Sussex Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,863 (+1.9%)
$1,015,000 + $572,373
$1,587,373
2024
$13,610 (+67.6%)
$1,015,000 + $549,774
$1,564,774
2023
$8,121 (+7.6%)
$1,015,000 + $549,774
$1,564,774
2022
$7,545 (+4.0%)
$500,000 + $243,212
$743,212
2021
$7,251 (+1.9%)
$500,000 + $243,212
$743,212
2020
$7,119 (−25.7%)
$500,000 + $243,212
$743,212
2019
$9,583 (+6.1%)
$500,000 + $243,212
$743,212
2018
$9,036 (+5.0%)
$450,000 + $375,149
$825,149
2017
$8,604 (+2.1%)
$450,000 + $375,149
$825,149
2016
$8,426 (+6.4%)
$450,000 + $375,149
$825,149
2015
$7,920 (+5.5%)
$450,000 + $375,149
$825,149
2014
$7,510 (+7.1%)
$446,400 + $316,540
$762,940
2013
$7,013
$446,400 + $316,540
$762,940
2012
$7,013 (+1.0%)
$446,400 + $316,540
$762,940
2011
$6,944
$446,400 + $316,540
$762,940
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.74 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,620
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0795.16 74 5061 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
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Gravel
Parking Total: 6
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Window Features: Bay Window(s)
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Stone Counters