Nestled in the heart of N. Raleigh only minutes from shopping, your elegant hideaway awaits. Full BASEMENT w/ living rm, theater rm, fireplace & kitchenette is perfect for multi-gen living. Sit back, it's all been updated: Roof, Windows, HVAC. No city taxes! 1st floor includes an office w/ built-ins, cozy living rm w/ fireplace, guest room/full bath & updated kitchen. Master w/ meticulous bath & Elfa closet system. COMING BACK ON MARKET- Their loss, your gain - All inspections can be made available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carrie Schlegel• Core Realty Advisors
Bought with Jared Cozart• Raleigh Custom Realty, LLC
NEW CARPET/ALL UPSTAIRS ON WAY. GORGEOUS BRICK TRANSITIONAL INGROUND IRRI GATION, CENTRAL VAC, 3 ZONE HEAT & AIR, 9FT. SMOOTH CEILINGS 1ST & 2ND FLOOR. TILE COUNTERTOPS, COMMERCIAL GAS COOK TOP. TIERED, 62 FT. DECK BUILT IN BENCHES, ALL HARDWOOD 1ST FLOOR (REFINISHED 96). TREY CEILING DINING RM, CATHEDRAL BRE AKFAST, 2 FPLACES, 6 CEILING FANS. TOO MUCH TO LIST!MUST SEE. B. STONE874-7522
TMLS #2297332
Apr 3, 2020
Sold
$740,000
$145/sq ft
Mar 25, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 23, 2020
Relisted
—
Feb 3, 2020
Contingent
—
Jan 19, 2020
Listed
$750,000
$147/sq ft
TMLS #2064990
Aug 31, 2016
Sold
$674,000
$132/sq ft
Aug 31, 2016
Sold
$674,000
$132/sq ft
May 30, 2016
Contingent
—
May 6, 2016
Relisted
—
May 4, 2016
Listed
$699,900
$137/sq ft
May 4, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 3, 2016
Listed
$699,900
$137/sq ft
+20
It's comfort and luxury enjoyed together. Pride of meticulous ownership is obvious at every turn. Everything's done-roof, windows, hardiplank, plumbing replaced. Kitchen and baths remodeled. Master retreat with large bath & custom closet. Beautifully landscaped lot enjoys abundant sun all day long to enjoy your rear porch and the fully-fenced backyard. Tall ceilings, large rooms, hardwoods throughout the first floor. Fully-finished basement retreat. Attic stubbed for BA and expansion. No city taxes!
TMLS #1890564
Jul 26, 2013
Sold
$645,000
$127/sq ft
Jul 26, 2013
Sold
$645,000
$127/sq ft
May 31, 2013
Contingent
—
May 31, 2013
Relisted
—
May 28, 2013
Contingent
—
May 14, 2013
Listed
$655,000
$129/sq ft
May 14, 2013
Listed
$655,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1998
Sold
$450,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1991
Sold
$349,500
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 8, 1988
Sold
$335,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 1987
Sold
$68,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,291 (+3.0%)
$215,000 + $765,406
$980,406
2024
$6,108 (+17.4%)
$215,000 + $765,406
$980,406
2023
$5,201 (+7.9%)
$215,000 + $765,406
$980,406
2022
$4,819 (+2.8%)
$150,000 + $514,505
$664,505
2021
$4,689 (+1.7%)
$150,000 + $514,505
$664,505
2020
$4,612 (−15.2%)
$150,000 + $514,505
$664,505
2019
$5,441 (+8.8%)
$150,000 + $514,505
$664,505
2018
$5,001 (+5.5%)
$194,000 + $469,739
$663,739
2017
$4,739 (+2.1%)
$194,000 + $469,739
$663,739
2016
$4,642 (−4.4%)
$194,000 + $469,739
$663,739
2015
$4,858 (+5.5%)
$194,000 + $469,739
$663,739
2014
$4,604 (+7.1%)
$245,000 + $451,732
$696,732
2013
$4,298
$245,000 + $451,732
$696,732
2012
$4,298
$245,000 + $451,732
$696,732
2011
$4,298
$245,000 + $451,732
$696,732
Tax history for 8705 Highhill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,291 (+3.0%)
$215,000 + $765,406
$980,406
2024
$6,108 (+17.4%)
$215,000 + $765,406
$980,406
2023
$5,201 (+7.9%)
$215,000 + $765,406
$980,406
2022
$4,819 (+2.8%)
$150,000 + $514,505
$664,505
2021
$4,689 (+1.7%)
$150,000 + $514,505
$664,505
2020
$4,612 (−15.2%)
$150,000 + $514,505
$664,505
2019
$5,441 (+8.8%)
$150,000 + $514,505
$664,505
2018
$5,001 (+5.5%)
$194,000 + $469,739
$663,739
2017
$4,739 (+2.1%)
$194,000 + $469,739
$663,739
2016
$4,642 (−4.4%)
$194,000 + $469,739
$663,739
2015
$4,858 (+5.5%)
$194,000 + $469,739
$663,739
2014
$4,604 (+7.1%)
$245,000 + $451,732
$696,732
2013
$4,298
$245,000 + $451,732
$696,732
2012
$4,298
$245,000 + $451,732
$696,732
2011
$4,298
$245,000 + $451,732
$696,732
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
4,632
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1708.15 53 5818 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Dec 14, 2026 • Active
Residential pool/spa
Construct a custom swimming pool.
Pool and hot tub
Apr 6, 2026 • Final
Residential gas/fuel piping
Install gas lines for an outdoor fire pit, a pool heater, and an outdoor connection. The lines will be installed through a conduit to the fixtures.
Gas
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Separate Shower, Storage, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Directions: From 540, take Six Forks Rd South. Left onto Strickland Rd at light. Take first left on Kings Arms Way (across from Colonnade) at the Wetherburn sign. Right on Tayloe Ct, left on Highhill, home is on the left.
Latitude: 35.903285
Longitude: -78.643661
Postal Code: 27615
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,632
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Wake County
APN: 1708.15 53 5818 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2020-04-03
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T22:02:33Z
Around this home
Schools
North Ridge Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
West Millbrook Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Sanderson High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
50% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.17M – $1.42M
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