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Sean McFarlane

seanmrealtygroup@gmail.com +1(704) 661-4981

Listed by Compass -- Raleigh

$789,000

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,431 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,431 sqft

Price per Sqft $551

Subdivision Brooklyn

MLS Listing ID 10191701

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1925

Annual Tax Amount $5,053

Lot Size 4,356 Sqft

Acres 0.1

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Doorify MLS

Land Area 1431

Property Description

Some homes announce themselves the moment you arrive, and 517 Cole St is one of them. Set on a tree-lined street in the Glenwood-Brooklyn Historic District, this 1925 American Foursquare has the kind of pedigree that can't be replicated by anything built today. Step inside and the hardwood floors carry you into a living room anchored by a fireplace and crowned by a show-stopping original staircase, the unmistakable signature of a genuine century-old Raleigh home. Light pours in throughout, giving the front rooms an easy, welcoming warmth that's been part of this house since 1925. The kitchen tells a different, more contemporary chapter: thoughtfully updated for modern living, but careful never to erase the character around it. Down the hall, a wood-paneled bonus room offers a quiet retreat — the kind of space made for a bedroom, home office, a library, or simply a favorite reading chair. Three bedrooms and a bath and a half round out the interior, proof that historic homes don't need to be large to be extraordinary — just well-loved. In 2021 the home was updated with a new furnace and HVAC system; 2017 new hot water heater; 2025 new gutters, and interior and exterior paint. Outside, the story continues. A fully fenced backyard and mature landscaping create a private, established feel rare this close to downtown, while a versatile backyard shed adds flexibility — studio, office, or garden retreat, whichever you need it to be. Walk out the front door and Five Points, Glenwood South, Fletcher Park, and the Village District are all within easy reach — the best of intown Raleigh living, anchored by a neighborhood that has been treasured for well over a century. 517 Cole St isn't a new home dressed up to look old. It's the real thing — and it's ready for its next chapter.

Location

State NC

County Wake

Community Brooklyn

Area 0.1

Zoning R-10

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Shower Only, Tile Counters

Heating Floor Furnace

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Oven, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher

Laundry In Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fenced Yard, Garden, Storage

Parking Features Detached, Parking Pad

Fence Fenced Yard

Roof Type Metal

Garage No

Building

Story Two

Foundation Other

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Wake - Partnership Elementary

Middle Schools Wake - Oberlin Middle

High Schools Wake - Needham Broughton High

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 1704.15-54-0948.000

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

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Sean McFarlane

+1(704) 661-4981

Agent License ID: 300138

517 Cole ST Raleigh, NC 27605

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