A fully restored architectural original in Historic Oakwood, where preserved heritage and curated modern living come together inside Raleigh's most storied neighborhood. Behind a classic rocking chair front porch, original hardwood floors and tall ceilings carry the home's character through every room, layered with the kind of considered updates that bring a historic property fully into the present. The light-filled family room and study is anchored by a built-in desk, bookshelves, and dual corner cabinets. The dining room flows seamlessly into the breakfast room and kitchen, with a working wood-burning fireplace on one side and a gas log fireplace on the other. The kitchen offers a custom island, two ovens, generous storage, a walk-in laundry and pantry, and a dry bar already plumbed for a sink. A signature sunroom framed by four sets of French doors connects the home to its outdoor sanctuary. Three en-suite bedrooms deliver privacy on every level. The main-floor primary suite features a walk-in closet with custom shelving, a double vanity, a walk-in shower, and a freestanding claw foot soaking tub. A second en-suite bedroom is tucked at the rear of the first floor; a third en-suite bedroom is set upstairs alongside floored attic storage. Outside, a brick terrace anchors a heated saltwater pool with waterfall wall, a freestanding brick fireplace, and built-in speakers that extend the entertaining footprint year-round. Off-street parking, a driveway, and a fenced dog area are rarities Oakwood buyers know to look for. A fully reimagined historic home, set moments from the shops, restaurants, and architectural streets that define one of Raleigh's most desired addresses.
For sale
$1,295,000
225 Elm St, Raleigh, NC 27601
3beds
2,125sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1906
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$1,219,200 Zestimate®
$609/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas log fireplaceTall ceilingsWorking wood-burning fireplaceBrick terraceOriginal hardwood floorsFenced dog areaWalk-in shower
- 48 days |
- 2,101 |
- 81 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gretchen Coley 919-526-0401,
Compass -- Raleigh,
Parker Davis 919-265-3240,
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10160841
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,125
- Total interior livable area: 2,125 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,125
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, On Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Fenced Yard, Garden, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 170420905115000 0054040
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Local Historic Designation, National Historic Designation, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historical Area, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Historic Oakwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $609/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $985,425
- Annual tax amount: $8,613
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
Estimated market value
$1,219,200
$1.16M - $1.28M
$4,234/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000-0.3%$609/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Listing removed | $1,299,000$611/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $1,299,000-2%$611/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $1,325,000-1.9%$624/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $1,350,000-2.9%$635/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $1,390,000-0.4%$654/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+675%$656/sqft |
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| 9/1/2011 | Sold | $180,000+8.8%$85/sqft |
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| 2/29/2008 | Sold | $165,500$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,614 +0.4% | $985,425 |
| 2024 | $8,578 +38.3% | $985,425 +73.7% |
| 2023 | $6,202 +7.6% | $567,167 |
| 2022 | $5,763 +4% | $567,167 |
| 2021 | $5,539 +1.9% | $567,167 |
| 2020 | $5,438 +2.4% | $567,167 +24.2% |
| 2019 | $5,313 | $456,695 |
| 2018 | $5,313 +11.4% | $456,695 |
| 2017 | $4,771 +2.1% | $456,695 |
| 2016 | $4,673 +9.1% | $456,695 +10.9% |
| 2015 | $4,283 +5.4% | $411,663 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $4,062 | $404,846 |
| 2013 | -- | $404,846 |
| 2012 | -- | $404,846 |
| 2011 | -- | $404,846 +96.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $206,219 -19.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $255,664 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Conn ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Conn Elementary
- Middle: Wake - Oberlin
- High: Wake - Broughton
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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