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  • $1,295,000

    225 Elm St, Raleigh, NC 27601

    3beds
    2,125sqft
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    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
    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.
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    Listed by:

    Gretchen Coley 919-526-0401,

    Compass -- Raleigh,

    Parker Davis 919-265-3240,

    Compass -- Raleigh

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10160841MLS Logo

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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

        DateEventPrice
        4/17/2026Listed for sale$1,295,000-0.3%$609/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10160841 Report a problem
        12/8/2025Listing removed$1,299,000$611/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10110843 Report a problem
        11/7/2025Price change$1,299,000-2%$611/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10110843 Report a problem
        10/6/2025Price change$1,325,000-1.9%$624/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10110843 Report a problem
        9/2/2025Price change$1,350,000-2.9%$635/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10110843 Report a problem
        8/19/2025Price change$1,390,000-0.4%$654/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10110843 Report a problem
        7/22/2025Listed for sale$1,395,000+675%$656/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10110843 Report a problem
        9/1/2011Sold$180,000+8.8%$85/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/29/2008Sold$165,500$78/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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-- --
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: North Central

          Getting around

          85 / 100
          Very Walkable
          72 / 100
          Excellent Transit
          87 / 100
          Very Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          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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