Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street in Midtown Raleigh, this beautifully renovated home blends designer style with everyday functionality just 1.3 miles from all the shopping, dining, and energy of North Hills. The stunning kitchen feels straight out of a magazine with quartz countertops, a farmhouse apron sink, touchless faucet, handcrafted Zellige tile backsplash, and a 5-burner gas range perfect for cooking and entertaining. Thoughtfully updated bathrooms feature modern designer finishes that give the home a fresh, elevated feel throughout. French doors open to a spacious Trex deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard, creating the ideal setup for grilling, entertaining, pets, or simply relaxing outdoors. Big-ticket upgrades provide peace of mind, including a whole-home water filtration system, updated plumbing, radon mitigation system, CPI security system, generator-ready wiring, and glass storm doors at both front and rear entrances. Move-in ready with the perfect mix of charm, modern updates, and unbeatable location, this is the kind of Midtown home buyers wait for.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (4/27)
$700,000
5505 Knollwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
4beds
2,067sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1969
0.28 Acres Lot
$686,900 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern designer finishesFarmhouse apron sinkStunning kitchenSpacious trex deckFully fenced backyardQuiet tree-lined streetHandcrafted zellige tile backsplash
- 53 days |
- 1,191 |
- 72 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Huffstetler 919-522-6349,
Keller Williams Legacy
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10153537
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Screen, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,067
- Total interior livable area: 2,067 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,365
- Finished area below ground: 702
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 170612854931000 0017199
- Zoning: R-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts & Crafts, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hill Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $544,727
- Annual tax amount: $4,770
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$686,900
$653,000 - $721,000
$3,197/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $700,000-3.4%$339/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$351/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000$363/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Listing removed | $750,000$363/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000$363/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $750,000$363/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000-3.2%$363/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Listing removed | $775,000$375/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Price change | $775,000-3.1%$375/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $800,000+49.5%$387/sqft |
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| 6/21/2023 | Sold | $535,000-4.3%$259/sqft |
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| 4/24/2023 | Contingent | $559,000$270/sqft |
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| 3/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $559,000$270/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,771 +0.4% | $544,727 |
| 2024 | $4,751 +67.9% | $544,727 +111.4% |
| 2023 | $2,829 +7.6% | $257,692 |
| 2022 | $2,629 +4% | $257,692 |
| 2021 | $2,527 | $257,692 |
| 2020 | -- | $257,692 +23% |
| 2019 | -- | $209,536 |
| 2018 | -- | $209,536 |
| 2017 | $2,200 +2.1% | $209,536 |
| 2016 | $2,155 +11.7% | $209,536 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $1,929 | $184,342 |
| 2014 | -- | $184,342 |
| 2013 | -- | $184,342 |
| 2012 | -- | $184,342 |
| 2011 | -- | $184,342 |
| 2010 | -- | $184,342 |
| 2009 | -- | $184,342 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,808/mo
Principal & interest
$3411
Property taxes
$397
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Raleigh
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Green ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Carroll MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Sanderson HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Green
- Middle: Wake - Carroll
- High: Wake - Sanderson
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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- North Carolina
- Wake County
- Raleigh
- 27609
- North Raleigh
- 5505 Knollwood Rd






