Location, Location, Location is the best way to describe this extraordinary 6 bedrooms Estate situated in a massive 1.1 acre corner lot with 283' front over on Ridge Rd and 177' over Birnamwood Dr considered one of the most beautiful streets in the neighborhood. Original home was built in 1954 and major addition and renovations done in 1992. Property offers a primary suite in both levels. Living room w/ gas fireplace, dining room/sunroom with plenty of natural light. All hardwood and ceramic flooring, gourmet kitchen with 5 burner gas range, dry bars, quartz counters, top notch stainless steel appliances, heavy moldings, solid wooden doors, plantation shutters in all main level windows. Primary suite in main level has a large master bathroom with claw footed whirlpool tub, separate shower and custom closets. Second floor primary suite w/ built-in drawers & bookcase, oversized laundry room w/ sink & folding area, and 4 more spacious bedrooms upstairs. Second floor hallway leads to in-law suite above the garage, which features a full kitchen, ample living/dining room space, a bedroom with a full bathroom and laundry closet. Beautiful side covered relaxing patio area connecting dwelling to oversized ( 1059 sq-ft ) 3 car garage which includes a workshop area. Garage side entrance to Birnamwood Dr, long driveway connects both sides entrances of the property, additional parking pad for extra parking. Garage, kitchen and downstairs primary suite all lead out to backyard, featuring a back patio w/ built in grill, brick fireplace & a extraordinary functional koi pond. Fenced in raised bed garden, This fabulous 1.1 Acre corner lot has unparalleled potential for private swimming pool, tennis/pickleball or basketball court or simply a large expansion to existing home. Dining room chandelier does not convey. Sewer, natural gas, public water and special 605 feet deep private well for irrigation. Very convenient inside the Beltline Raleigh location with easy access to I-40, the Beltline I-440 and multiple shopping and retail areas. Lacy, Martin and Broughton school district, walking distance to Lacy and Martin schools. Do not miss this **one of the last few large lots over Ridge Rd**
For sale
Price cut: $145K (7/29)
$2,450,000
1610 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
6beds
4,315sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1954
1.1 Acres Lot
$2,296,900 Zestimate®
$568/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceIn-law suiteGourmet kitchenFull kitchenHeavy moldingsSeparate showerQuartz counters
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 05:36am
Listed by:
Martin Verdi 310-467-4740,
Compass -- Raleigh,
Sam Arkhangelski 919-980-2788,
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10104962

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level
Features
- Apartment/Suite, Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining L, Dry Bar, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Whirlpool Tub
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Outside
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,315
- Total interior livable area: 4,315 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,315
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Lighted, Oversized, Parking Pad, See Remarks
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 9
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 1.1 Acres
- Dimensions: 283' x 177' x 279' x 147'
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Corner Lot, Corners Marked, Few Trees, Garden, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 0795.18306026.000
- Zoning: R-4
- Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highland Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $568/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $981,387
- Annual tax amount: $8,543
- Date on market: 6/22/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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