For sale

$2,125,000

215 Hillcrest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605

5beds

4,429sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1917

0.45 Acres Lot

$1,974,400 Zestimate^®

$480/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

First floor bedroomClassical columnsScreened porchStanding seam metal roofWalk-up atticAll formals

This majestic Neoclassical Forest Park (Cameron Park) home was built in 1913, now offering a refreshing blend of classic and contemporary design. Legendary NC State College of Design professor Wayne Taylor added unique touches ever since his family made it their home in 1968. Classical columns frame the 54-ft.long wrap around front porch. You'll be welcomed into a grand entry hall with 10.5-ft. ceilings, all formals, first floor bedroom and huge eat-in kitchen and prep area. Four additional bedrooms on the second floor, plus a sitting room adjacent to screened porch. Walk-up attic. Standing seam metal roof. Heated and cooled basement/workshop. Sited on a .45-acre parcel in the heart of Raleigh's coveted, truly walkable neighborhood.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 4

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas, Steam, Wood Stove

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Oven
Laundry: In Kitchen

Features

Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Basement: Exterior Entry, Heated, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Workshop
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,429
Total interior livable area: 4,429 sqft
Finished area above ground: 4,429
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway, On Street

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around, See Remarks
Exterior features: Fenced Yard
Fencing: Full
Has view: Yes

Lot

Size: 0.45 Acres
Features: Hardwood Trees

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 170417119037000 0069483
Zoning: R-6
Special conditions: Trust

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Brick Veneer, Concrete, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Concrete, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Metal

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1917

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Forest Park

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Raleigh

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $480/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,659,041
Annual tax amount: $14,488
Date on market: 4/28/2026

Estimated market value

$1,974,400

$1.88M - $2.07M

$3,936/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/28/2026	Listed for sale	$2,125,000$480/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10163071 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$14,489 +0.4%	$1,659,041
2024	$14,429 +27%	$1,659,041 +59.4%
2023	$11,362 +7.6%	$1,040,584
2022	$10,556 +4.1%	$1,040,584
2021	$10,145 +1.9%	$1,040,584
2020	$9,960 -3.5%	$1,040,584 +17.1%
2019	$10,316	$888,420
2018	$10,316 +11.4%	$888,420
2017	$9,262 +2.1%	$888,420
2016	$9,071 -6.5%	$888,420 -4.9%
2015	$9,697 +5.5%	$934,524
2014	$9,195	$934,524
2013	--	$934,524
2012	--	$934,524
2011	--	$934,524
2010	--	$934,524
2009	--	$934,524
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