Welcome to 637 Buck Jones Road in Raleigh! This north-facing ranch home with a in-law suite with it's own separate entrance is ideally situated on a spacious . 69-acre homesite in an unbeatable location just minutes from The Fenton in Cary, for premier dining, shopping, and entertainment, with easy access to Lake Crabtree trails, Dorothea Dix Park, and Downtown Raleigh's top museums and attractions. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2,394 square feet, this home features a versatile layout with generous living spaces and great indoor-outdoor potential. Hardwood floors add warmth and character to the main living area, while the expansive kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, prep space, and a breakfast bar overlooking the adjoining living area with a brick fireplace. A large additional living/flex space provides room to spread out, and the screened porch overlooks the private backyard with mature trees, open lawn space, and a detached storage shed. With its combination of space, functionality, and prime location, this is a wonderful opportunity in the heart of the Triangle.
West Raleigh, located between NC State University and Pullen Park, is a residential and campus-adjacent Raleigh neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a steady hum of student energy. The character concentrates along Hillsborough Street at the intersection with Ashe Avenue, where late-night bites, coffee counters, and indie storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Cup A Joe anchors the caffeine ritual, while Players' Retreat and the historic Rialto Theatre add long-running local flavor. Brick bungalows and postwar homes mix with newer apartments near campus edges. Greenway links and pocket parks thread toward downtown and the university. The pace shifts from quiet side streets to game-day crowds around Carter-Finley and PNC Arena.
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Offer insights
637 Buck Jones Rd · $525,000
$523K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $523K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
140 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bathtub/shower combination
Entrance foyer
In-law floorplan
Kitchen island
Open floorplan
Recessed lighting
Smooth ceilings
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room with washer hookup and electric dryer hookup (inside)
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Fireplace(s)
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced backyard
Home design
Site-built single-story home
Updated/remodeled condition
City street frontage
Parking
Five open parking spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Shingle roof
Built as site built
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Other
Lot approximately 0.69 acre (zoned R-4)
Electricity and solar
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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.
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Neighborhood Conservation District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Oct 31, 2023 • Final
Residential alteration/repairs
Install supports for the existing floor joist system and encapsulate the crawl space. Install a new electrical circuit with ground fault circuit interrupter protected outlets and a dehumidifier. Replace the rim band and girder as indicated.
Electrical
Plumbing
Remodel
Jan 18, 2023 • Final
Dsinsp - mechanical (residential) - change out hvac
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
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.
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
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Raleigh. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 637 Buck Jones Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $480,000 and $675,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $480K to $675K.