Incredibly rare opportunity to own a piece of Mordecai history. Built in 1920, the Neo-Classical style home features full height pilasters on the facade and demilunes over the front windows, 10 ft. ceiling down, 9ft up. Indow insulating storm windows installed to preserve original windows, each w/ wood blinds. All original hardwoods refinished. Brick patio and new brick driveway (3 cars) compliment the Laura Wright designed front landscaping in a sunburst design. Classic foyer and staircase, large living room with built-ins opens to the recently screened porch, large dining room featuring Farrow and Ball wallpaper (extra available). Originally 3 bedrooms, upstairs is currently configured as a two bedroom with huge primary w/ sitting room/office. Behind the scenes are the fully restored chimney, whole house water filtration system w/ reverse osmosis drinking water, hepa/merv whole house air filters, fresh air intake installed, dual zone HVAC and new air handler. Drains installed around home perimeter. Private level fenced backyard w/ basketball court. Finished bonus on third floor has been used in many ways.
Sold for $875,000 on 11/09/22
$875,000
1216 Mordecai Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
3beds
2,246sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$941,900 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$2,317 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 09, 2025 at 09:12pm
Listed by:
Danny Taylor 919-272-3473,
DT and Company
Bought with:
Jenne Kendziora, 282117
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2476115

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Tile Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,246
- Total interior livable area: 2,246 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,246
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Washer/Dryer
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Lighting
- Fencing: Privacy
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 150 x 50 x 150
- Features: Landscaped, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 1704942610
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Plaster, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Historical Area, Playground
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Mordecai Place
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Trail(s)
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$941,900