Welcome home to your Alpine oasis! This unicorn of a property has never been on the market. Designed by architect Bob Giddings and loved and cared for by the original owner, it's ready for a new family to enjoy the soaring ceilings of white cedar with morning coffee in the solarium. Slate floors warmed by the passive solar system will keep you and your loved ones cozy by the wood stove in the winter. Pella windows let in all the glorious sunshine. Custom soft-close teakwood cabinets, solid surface counters and Wolf appliances make this kitchen a chef's dream! Entertain your guests on the expansive two tier deck, and explore your hobbies in the adjacent garage, which has full electrical power. Set on 1.5 acres, this will be your own private paradise, don't wait!
Pending
$535,000
5701 Baird Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
2beds
1,510sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1986
1.59 Acres Lot
$537,200 Zestimate®
$354/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive two tier deckSolid surface countersWolf appliancesWood stoveCustom soft-close teakwood cabinets
- 16 days |
- 1,944 |
- 156 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cynthia Gale Cowling 919-332-7731,
Choice Residential Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10165716
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Passive Solar, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,510
- Total interior livable area: 1,510 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,510
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garage, Open
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.59 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Private, Sloped Up, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 078103225888000 0096753
- Zoning: R-40W
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Concrete, Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
- Major remodel year: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Exposure/Shade
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Belle Meade Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $354/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $419,071
- Annual tax amount: $2,700
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$537,200
$510,000 - $564,000
$1,720/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Pending sale | $535,000$354/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000$354/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,700 +3% | $419,071 |
| 2024 | $2,622 +27.7% | $419,071 +60.6% |
| 2023 | $2,054 +7.9% | $260,918 |
| 2022 | $1,904 +2.7% | $260,918 |
| 2021 | $1,853 +1.7% | $260,918 |
| 2020 | $1,823 -4.3% | $260,918 +13.1% |
| 2019 | $1,904 | $230,725 |
| 2018 | $1,904 +14.7% | $230,725 |
| 2017 | $1,660 +2.1% | $230,725 |
| 2016 | $1,627 +10.1% | $230,725 +9.9% |
| 2015 | $1,478 +5.5% | $209,921 |
| 2014 | $1,401 | $209,921 |
| 2013 | -- | $209,921 |
| 2012 | -- | $209,921 |
| 2011 | -- | $209,921 |
| 2010 | -- | $209,921 |
| 2009 | -- | $209,921 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
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| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Yates Mill ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Dillard Drive MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 8/10Athens Drive HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
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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- North Carolina
- Wake County
- Raleigh
- 27606
- 5701 Baird Dr







