OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2019 for $5M

$1,747,819

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $33,802/mo

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4,674

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821 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604

About this home

William Grimes Haywood House. Live/work in this James Salter designed Georgian Revival house. It’s elegant – Doric columns, grand entrance foyer, 8 French doors, 4 opening into 0.55 acre fenced lot with pergola, terraces, garage, parking. Converting it from earlier office use in 1998, sellers have updated kitchen, baths, mechanicals, enclosed side porch, added 3rd bath, wine cellar, pro 6-burner gas range, more. Work needed in and out includes finish carpentry, prep, painting. City preservation covenants.

Single-familyProperty Type

1921Year Built

0.55 acresLot Size

$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Peter Rumsey • Metro Digs, Inc

Listed by Mickey D Loughy • Metro Digs, Inc

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

Source:TMLS #2137643

Redfin Estimate

$1,747,819

$3.3M since sold in January 2019$41K since September

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This home's estimate is 20.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$2,250,000
A
4 beds5 baths4,730 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,272,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,043 sq ft
601 Sasser St, Raleigh, NC 27604
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,275,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,721 sq ft
1531 Sunrise Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$1,700,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths3,475 sq ft
511 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$960,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,022 sq ft
1106 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27605
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,261,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,944 sq ft
901 Norris St, Raleigh, NC 27604

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Market trends in 27604, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$357K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

7 days MoM

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163

0 MoM

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Sale history for 821 Wake Forest Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 10, 2019

Sold

$5,000,000

$1,070/sq ft

TMLS #2137643

Apr 25, 2018

Sold

$860,000

$184/sq ft

Apr 2, 2018

Pending

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Feb 3, 2018

Contingent

—

Dec 16, 2017

Relisted

—

Nov 18, 2017

Contingent

—

Jul 1, 2017

Listed

$975,000

$209/sq ft

William Grimes Haywood House. Live/work in this James Salter designed Georgian Revival house. It's elegant - Doric columns, grand entrance foyer, 8 French doors, 4 opening into 0.55 acre fenced lot with pergola, terraces, garage, parking. Converting it from earlier office use in 1998, sellers have updated kitchen, baths, mechanicals, enclosed side porch, added 3rd bath, wine cellar, pro 6-burner gas range, more. Work needed in and out includes finish carpentry, prep, painting. City preservation covenants.

Public Records

May 16, 1996

Sold

$180,000

$39/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 27, 1985

Sold

$320,000

$68/sq ft

Tax history for 821 Wake Forest Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

NX-3-CU

NCOD

Neighborhood Mixed Use District-3 Stories-Conditional Use

NX is intended to provide for a variety of residential, retail, service and commercial uses all within walking distance of residential neighborhoods.; To limit the overall scale, NX has a maximum lot size of 10 acres. Maximum height limits should be compatible with adjacent residential development.; Each conditional district (bearing the designated CU on the Official Zoning Map) corresponds to a general use district. All zoning requirements that apply to the general use district are also applicable to the corresponding conditional district unless adopted conditions are more restrictive.

Zone overlays

Neighborhood Conservation District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Office
Medical office
Shopping centers

Apr 5, 2026 • Final

Urban forestry - tree impact

Install tree protection fencing to protect existing trees in accordance with the approved landscape plan and city details.

Grading

Oct 24, 2025 • Final

Residential plumbing alteration or repairs

Replace the water service line from the meter to the building and repair the backflow preventer.

Plumbing

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Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 696
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 9

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 14

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MORDECAI PROP
Living Sq. Ft: 4,674
Building Sq. Ft: 4,674
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LO8 W PT 7 & GR PT & 9 MORDECAI BM1915-46

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,958
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 0.55
Zoning Code: CUD NB
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY

Utility Information
Utility Type: All

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2019

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,674
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Wake County
APN: 1704.16 83 5199 000

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 13, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Conn Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Oberlin Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

Needham Broughton High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Historical weather

Raleigh, NC • 27604

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Estimated sale price

$1.66M – $2.01M

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Home values near 821 Wake Forest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
824 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$698,034
814 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2017 Sq. Ft.	$824,422

Address	Redfin Estimate
828 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1954 Sq. Ft.	$752,741
816 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1556 Sq. Ft.	$748,778

Address	Redfin Estimate
822 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1460 Sq. Ft.	$544,188
818 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1974 Sq. Ft.	—

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