PRICE IMPROVEMENT: 1805 McDonald Lane, Raleigh, NC Prestigious Hayes Barton - Inside the Beltline A rare opportunity in one of Raleigh's most sought-after neighborhoods! This exceptional property offers not just one, but two homes - a spacious main residence plus a charming guest cottage - with over 5,000 square feet of total living space. Highlights include: • An incredible artist's studio (the renowned Nina Jackson's personal studio). • A sparkling heated in-ground pool perfect for year-round enjoyment. • A wine house designed to store hundreds of bottles. • A wonderful greenhouse and a separate tool house. • Private outdoor shower and resort-style amenities. • Stunning, thoughtfully designed landscaping throughout. This one-of-a-kind estate blends elegance, creativity, and lifestyle in an unbeatable ITB location. Schedule your private tour today - opportunities like this are exceptionally rare!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$483Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stuart Deibel• Raleigh Custom Realty, LLC
2900+sf main house; beautiful inground pool plus guest house. Under contract; call Listing Agent for further information.
TMLS #647372
Nov 29, 2023
Price Changed
$7,500
$1/sq ft
Aug 1, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2002
Price Changed
$635,000
$121/sq ft
Jul 1, 2002
Listed
$635,000
$121/sq ft
AMLSNC #741012
Sep 30, 2004
Sold
$1,000,000
$190/sq ft
Aug 20, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 27, 2004
Listed
$1,060,000
$201/sq ft
Apr 27, 2004
Listed
$1,060,000
$201/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 7, 2002
Sold
$600,000
$114/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 1986
Sold
$232,500
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 1983
Sold
$152,500
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,749 (+0.4%)
$875,000 + $811,653
$1,686,653
2024
$14,689 (+21.5%)
$875,000 + $811,653
$1,686,653
2023
$12,085 (+7.6%)
$875,000 + $811,653
$1,686,653
2022
$11,229 (+4.0%)
$490,000 + $615,065
$1,105,065
2021
$10,792 (+1.9%)
$490,000 + $615,065
$1,105,065
2020
$10,596 (−17.6%)
$490,000 + $615,065
$1,105,065
2019
$12,852 (+6.0%)
$490,000 + $615,065
$1,105,065
2018
$12,119 (+5.0%)
$396,000 + $709,561
$1,105,561
2017
$11,541 (+2.1%)
$396,000 + $709,561
$1,105,561
2016
$11,303 (−16.1%)
$396,000 + $709,561
$1,105,561
2015
$13,466 (+5.5%)
$396,000 + $709,561
$1,105,561
2014
$12,770 (+7.1%)
$712,800 + $583,824
$1,296,624
2013
$11,925
$712,800 + $583,824
$1,296,624
2012
$11,925 (+4.2%)
$712,800 + $583,824
$1,296,624
2011
$11,449
$712,800 + $544,344
$1,257,144
Tax history for 1805 Mcdonald Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,749 (+0.4%)
$875,000 + $811,653
$1,686,653
2024
$14,689 (+21.5%)
$875,000 + $811,653
$1,686,653
2023
$12,085 (+7.6%)
$875,000 + $811,653
$1,686,653
2022
$11,229 (+4.0%)
$490,000 + $615,065
$1,105,065
2021
$10,792 (+1.9%)
$490,000 + $615,065
$1,105,065
2020
$10,596 (−17.6%)
$490,000 + $615,065
$1,105,065
2019
$12,852 (+6.0%)
$490,000 + $615,065
$1,105,065
2018
$12,119 (+5.0%)
$396,000 + $709,561
$1,105,561
2017
$11,541 (+2.1%)
$396,000 + $709,561
$1,105,561
2016
$11,303 (−16.1%)
$396,000 + $709,561
$1,105,561
2015
$13,466 (+5.5%)
$396,000 + $709,561
$1,105,561
2014
$12,770 (+7.1%)
$712,800 + $583,824
$1,296,624
2013
$11,925
$712,800 + $583,824
$1,296,624
2012
$11,925 (+4.2%)
$712,800 + $583,824
$1,296,624
2011
$11,449
$712,800 + $544,344
$1,257,144
*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
3.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
3,113
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.05 27 2552 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-6
Residential-6 District
R-6 allows single-unit living in a detached house, or tiny house and two-unit living in an attached house or townhouse or tiny house with a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq ft. Multi-unit living is also allowed in a townhouse.; Smaller minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Additional building types, and smaller lot sizes as part of a conservation development or cottage court are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space.; Dimensional standards, maximum density, allowed building types, and allowed uses may be modified for the R-6 district within the TOD overlay or Frequent Transit Areas identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan to enable transit oriented development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Aug 4, 2026 • Active
Residential plumbing sub-
Remodel the kitchen, master bathroom, powder room, and guest bathrooms. Relocate a vent-free gas firebox. Repaint the interior and refinish hardwood floors throughout the building.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Aug 4, 2026 • Active
Residential sub
Remodel the kitchen, master bathroom, powder room, and guest bathrooms. Relocate a vent-free gas firebox. Repaint the interior and refinish hardwood floors throughout the building.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
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
Parking Features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, No Garage, Off Street, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned, Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Electric, Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 4
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
Has Basement
Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Building Area Total: 5265.0
Structure Type: House, Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Foundation Details: Block
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Liner, Outdoor Pool, Private, Salt Water, Vinyl
Property information
Living Area: 5,265
Above Grade Finished Area: 5265.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Gazebo, Greenhouse, Guest House, Outbuilding, Workshop
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Lacy
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
High School: Wake - Broughton
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From the Beltline, take Glenwood Ave towards downtown Raleigh to Right on Oberlin to Left on Colonial Road to Right on McDonald Lane to !805 on the Right. You have arrived!
Latitude: 35.803412
Longitude: -78.655078
Postal Code: 27608
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,113
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Wake County
APN: 1704.05 27 2552 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: 2025-12-17
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-09-24T12:54:18Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-09-19T16:03:15Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-15T20:21:35Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 2600000.0
Around this home
Schools
Lacy Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Oberlin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Needham Broughton High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.42M – $2.93M
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