University Park, located between Hillsborough Street and Wade Avenue, is a historic and walkable Raleigh neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century bungalows. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hillsborough Street corridor near the NC State Bell Tower, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and campus-football energy share the sidewalk. Iconic pillars include the NC State Memorial Belltower, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, and the historic Rialto Theatre. Brick sidewalks and deep front porches set an unhurried streetscape. Pocket parks and the nearby greenway network shape daily routines. The setting reads as campus-adjacent yet residential, with a polished, lived-in feel.
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Offer insights
800 Brooks Ave · $2,495,000
$2.5M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.5M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
31 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Coffered ceiling(s)
Vaulted ceiling(s)
High ceilings
Crown molding
Natural woodwork
Built-in features
Entrance foyer
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Quartz counters
Recessed lighting
Chandelier
Ceiling fan(s)
Double vanity
Separate shower
Walk-in shower
Bathtub/shower combination
Water closet
Walk-in closet(s)
Storage
In-law floorplan
Primary bedroom downstairs
Smart thermostat
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
5 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas oven
Gas range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Ice maker
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating and air
Forced air
Heat pump
Gas heating components
Dual cooling
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered screened rear porch
Fenced yard
Private yard
Rain gutters
In parade of homes
Home design
Site-built home
Two levels
New construction
Faces west
Custom build by McNeill Burbank (Rose Cottage model)
Parking
Attached garage (3 spaces)
Additional open parking (3 spaces)
Concrete surfaces
Garage faces side
On-street parking
Total parking for 6 vehicles
Construction
Brick and fiber cement exterior
Architectural shingle roof
Builder-verified finished area ~4,463
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Other
Lot dimensions approximately 66 x 236 (≈0.37 acres)
Located on a public maintained road; directions: From Wade, head south on Brooks Avenue. Home is on left, between Barmettler and Rosedale.
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Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,616
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,616
Year built
1953
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Wake County
APN
0794.11 75 1398 000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Mar 12, 2027 • Active
Residential plumbing sub-
Construct a new single-family home with a crawlspace foundation and a garage on a monolithic slab. Install fireplaces in the family room and on the rear porch.
Addition
Plumbing
Mar 12, 2027 • Active
Residential sub
Construct a new single-family home with a crawlspace foundation and a garage on a monolithic slab. Install fireplaces in the family room and on the rear porch.
New construction
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.
Historical weather
Raleigh, NC • 27607
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Raleigh. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 800 Brooks Ave
$2,474,730
$20K under list price of $2.50M
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