Welcome to a haven of comfort and natural beauty in the heart of Kensington Meadows. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence, FULLY RENOVATED in 2017, seamlessly merges modern living with the tranquility of its expansive 0.73-acre lot. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed interior that balances style and functionality. The spacious layout includes a large laundry room, adding a touch of convenience to daily living. The exterior boasts a charming back deck, perfect for relaxation, and the generously sized fenced backyard includes 2 practical storage sheds for all of your organizational needs!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Marti Hampton• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Kendra Douros• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Quiet country subdivision only 20 min. from downtown Raleigh and 5 min from Wake Tech. Comm College. List of NEW improvements at the HIGHGATE HOME electrical plumbing siding and insulation along with full termite treatment windows and all interior doors and trim roof floors kitchen and bathrooms
Public Records
Mar 3, 2017
Sold
$56,500
$39/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 1994
Sold
$15,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,218 (+3.0%)
$100,000 + $243,666
$343,666
2024
$2,154 (+33.1%)
$100,000 + $243,666
$343,666
2023
$1,618 (+7.9%)
$100,000 + $243,666
$343,666
2022
$1,500 (+2.7%)
$45,000 + $159,974
$204,974
2021
$1,460 (+1.7%)
$45,000 + $159,974
$204,974
2020
$1,436 (+15.6%)
$45,000 + $159,974
$204,974
2019
$1,243 (+29.7%)
$45,000 + $159,974
$204,974
2018
$958 (+5.4%)
$44,000 + $105,732
$149,732
2017
$909 (+99.8%)
$44,000 + $81,061
$125,061
2016
$455 (+2.5%)
$44,000 + $81,061
$125,061
2015
$444 (+5.2%)
$44,000 + $81,061
$125,061
2014
$422 (+6.7%)
$36,000 + $86,343
$122,343
2013
$396
$36,000 + $86,343
$122,343
2012
$396
$36,000 + $86,343
$122,343
2011
$396
$36,000 + $86,343
$122,343
Tax history for 3408 Highgate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,218 (+3.0%)
$100,000 + $243,666
$343,666
2024
$2,154 (+33.1%)
$100,000 + $243,666
$343,666
2023
$1,618 (+7.9%)
$100,000 + $243,666
$343,666
2022
$1,500 (+2.7%)
$45,000 + $159,974
$204,974
2021
$1,460 (+1.7%)
$45,000 + $159,974
$204,974
2020
$1,436 (+15.6%)
$45,000 + $159,974
$204,974
2019
$1,243 (+29.7%)
$45,000 + $159,974
$204,974
2018
$958 (+5.4%)
$44,000 + $105,732
$149,732
2017
$909 (+99.8%)
$44,000 + $81,061
$125,061
2016
$455 (+2.5%)
$44,000 + $81,061
$125,061
2015
$444 (+5.2%)
$44,000 + $81,061
$125,061
2014
$422 (+6.7%)
$36,000 + $86,343
$122,343
2013
$396
$36,000 + $86,343
$122,343
2012
$396
$36,000 + $86,343
$122,343
2011
$396
$36,000 + $86,343
$122,343
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,473
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0688.04 84 4855 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
R-30
Residential-30 District
The R-30 districts are known as non-watershed residential districts. These districts allow a range of very-low to moderate-density residential development and various building forms, depending on the specific district. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed. Some nonresidential uses are permitted by-right; others are allowed only within designated activity centers and then only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Feb 6, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Perform structural crawlspace repairs on a single-family home according to engineering specifications. Work includes shimming existing masonry piers, modifying a chimney to level floor joists, installing a new drop girder with concrete footings, and replacing rotted subflooring in a bathroom. Additional structural reinforcements will be made to existing girders as specified in the engineering report.
Remodel
Jan 27, 2025 • Final
Residential trade permit. plumbing, mechanical, or electrical
Install a hardwired electric vehicle charger on the exterior wall of a residential building.
Electrical
Ev charger
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
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Herbert Akins Road
High School: Wake - Willow Spring
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From US-401 S/Fayetteville Rd: Turn left onto Banks Rd. Turn right onto Chelsea Dr. Turn right onto Highgate Rd. Destination will be on the right.
Latitude: 35.631405
Longitude: -78.702375
Postal Code: 27603
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,473
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Wake County
APN: 0688.04 84 4855 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-07-18
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-07T15:58:09Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-06-07T15:44:14Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2024-06-07T15:57:26Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 349900.0
Around this home
Schools
Banks Road Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
8/10
Willow Spring High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
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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
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$342,000 – $414,000
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