SEE PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Enjoy low-maintenance living just steps from Historic Oakwood and only a few blocks from the State Capitol, Person Street, restaurants, breweries, and everything downtown Raleigh has to offer. Originally built in 1920 completely gutted in 2005/6, expanded, and reimagined in 2009, this home blends historic charm with modern comfort. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open layout that create a bright and inviting space. The spacious primary bedroom, versatile loft, and two unfinished storage areas provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional storage. Enjoy the private deck with room for a fire pit and outdoor seating, plus a storage shed, small fenced garden area, concrete driveway, and gated front porch—all designed for easy, low-maintenance living. Recent improvements include a new roof (2026) and partial crawl space encapsulation (2024), offering added peace of mind. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of downtown Raleigh's most desirable locations.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (7/26)
$515,000
523 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601
1beds
1,327sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$388/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Soaring ceilingsVersatile loftAbundant natural lightGated front porchBright and inviting spaceSmall fenced garden areaSpacious primary bedroom
- 70 days
- 526
- 27
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Phizzy King 919-602-6028,
Coldwell Banker HPW
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10177859
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Second
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Exhaust Fan, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Range, Built-In Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Inside, Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls,No One Above,No One Below
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,327
- Total interior livable area: 1,327 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,327
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Driveway, Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front of House
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42 x 60
- Features: City Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Rectangular Lot, Sloped
- Residential vegetation: See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 170328994402000 0000469
- Zoning: RX-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawlspace
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Suburban, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Historical Area
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System Owned
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $388/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $463,877
- Annual tax amount: $4,065
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2026 | Price change | $515,000-2.8%$388/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000+14%$399/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10177859 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2023 | Sold | $465,000-6.1%$350/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2514764 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Pending sale | $495,000$373/sqft |
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| 7/12/2023 | Price change | $495,000-5.7%$373/sqft |
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| 6/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000+2900%$396/sqft |
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| 2/11/2005 | Sold | $17,500$13/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,065 +0.4% | $463,877 |
| 2024 | $4,049 -3.7% | $463,877 +20.8% |
| 2023 | $4,205 +7.6% | $383,945 |
| 2022 | $3,907 +4% | $383,945 |
| 2021 | $3,756 +1.9% | $383,945 |
| 2020 | $3,687 +32.5% | $383,945 +61% |
| 2019 | $2,783 | $238,422 |
| 2018 | $2,783 +11.3% | $238,422 |
| 2017 | $2,500 +2.1% | $238,422 |
| 2016 | $2,449 -4.5% | $238,422 -2.9% |
| 2015 | $2,563 +5.4% | $245,626 |
| 2014 | $2,432 | $245,626 |
| 2013 | -- | $245,626 |
| 2012 | -- | $245,626 +72.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $142,191 |
| 2010 | -- | $142,191 -12.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $162,479 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: North Central
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake County Schools
- Middle: Wake County Schools
- High: Wake County Schools
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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