Exquisite historic Oakwood residence offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on a rare 0.25-acre lot. Originally built in 1880, this exceptional home has been thoughtfully and impeccably renovated, preserving its timeless character while incorporating refined modern updates. Interior highlights feature three fireplaces, original heart pine floors, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and skylights that bathe the home in natural light. The elegant primary suite provides a spacious walk-in closet, cove lighting, a walk-in shower, and a soaking tub designed for relaxation. Outdoors, the expansive, fully fenced backyard offers remarkable privacy and showcases a newly added stone patio with an impressive outdoor fireplace—ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. A truly distinctive and one-of-a-kind property.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (3/2)
$1,300,000
516 N East St, Raleigh, NC 27604
3beds
2,385sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1880
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,243,200 Zestimate®
$545/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cove lightingNewly added stone patioThree fireplacesOriginal heart pine floorsRemarkable privacyWalk-in showerExpansive fully fenced backyard
- 16 days |
- 3,103 |
- 79 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 02, 2026 at 02:09pm
Listed by:
Matthew Rollins 919-280-9425,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10146904
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,385
- Total interior livable area: 2,385 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,385
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, On Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 170420913406000 0056571
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Masonite, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Historic Oakwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $545/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $855,010
- Annual tax amount: $7,476
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
Estimated market value
$1,243,200
$1.18M - $1.31M
$2,708/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $1,300,000-7.1%$545/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10146904 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+83%$587/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10146904 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Sold | $765,000+2.7%$321/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2332593 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2020 | Pending sale | $744,900$312/sqft |
Source: Choice Residential Real Estate #2332593 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $744,900+94.5%$312/sqft |
Source: Choice Residential Real Estate #2332593 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2018 | Sold | $383,000$161/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2210423 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2018 | Pending sale | $383,000$161/sqft |
Source: Raleigh Homes Realty #2210423 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $383,000$161/sqft |
Source: Raleigh Homes Realty #2210423 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,477 +0.4% | $855,010 |
| 2024 | $7,446 +19.4% | $855,010 +49.9% |
| 2023 | $6,236 +7.6% | $570,261 |
| 2022 | $5,794 +4% | $570,261 |
| 2021 | $5,569 +1.9% | $570,261 |
| 2020 | $5,467 +22.7% | $570,261 +49% |
| 2019 | $4,456 | $382,798 |
| 2018 | $4,456 +11.3% | $382,798 |
| 2017 | $4,002 +2.1% | $382,798 |
| 2016 | $3,920 -0.8% | $382,798 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $3,952 +5.4% | $379,705 |
| 2014 | $3,748 | $379,705 |
| 2013 | -- | $379,705 |
| 2012 | -- | $379,705 |
| 2011 | -- | $379,705 |
| 2010 | -- | $379,705 |
| 2009 | -- | $379,705 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$7,042/mo
Principal & interest
$6305
Property taxes
$737
Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Conn ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Conn
- 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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