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  • $925,000

    1003 Gardner St, Raleigh, NC 27607

    4beds
    3,345sqft
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    $5,508/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1956
    0.35 Acres Lot
    $886,900 Zestimate®
    $277/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Existing elevator shaftFull-sized barHardwood floors throughoutRare two-car garageOpen living spacesGranite countertopsStylish functional kitchen
    This special property on a desirable .35-acre corner lot offers a rare opportunity in one of Raleigh's premier locations. Set in an exceptional, walkable neighborhood near parks, the Village District, the Rose Garden, Hillsborough Street, and NC State, the home provides wonderful flexibility for today's lifestyle and tomorrow's vision. Thoughtfully updated over time, the home features open living spaces, hardwood floors throughout, a stylish, functional kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and a newer roof (2024). The basement offers a finished recreation room with a full-sized bar, creating valuable bonus space beyond the main finished square footage. Whether you choose to further update and personalize the existing home or explore the opportunity to build your dream home, this property offers outstanding potential in a highly sought-after setting. Laundry currently in basement but could easily be moved upstairs into the former "kitchenette" space to make a generous main level laundry room! A rare two-car garage and existing elevator shaft add even more possibility, including potential adaptation for multi-generational living (Note: the built-in elevator has not been used for several decades, but the space remains for a future owner to evaluate and reimagine). Come explore the possibilities of this unique property in an unbeatable Raleigh location.
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    Listed by:

    Beth Smoot 919-961-4600,

    NextHome Triangle Properties

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10179270MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
      • Laundry: Lower Level
      Features
      • Bar, Breakfast Bar, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Stone Counters
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Finished, Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Basement, Family Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,345
      • Total interior livable area: 3,345 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,246
      • Finished area below ground: 1,099

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Adaptable For Elevator
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 0.35 Acres
      • Features: City Lot, Corner Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 079412855872000 0049208
      • Zoning: R-6
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1956

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Forest Hills
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Raleigh

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $277/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $625,161
      • Annual tax amount: $5,472
      • Date on market: 7/10/2026

        Estimated market value

        $886,900

        $843,000 - $931,000

        $3,780/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/10/2026Listed for sale$925,000+255.8%$277/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10179270 Report a problem
        7/17/2002Sold$260,000$78/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        5/8/2002Sold$260,000$78/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,472 +0.4%$625,161
        2024$5,450 +16.7%$625,161 +46.6%
        2023$4,668 +7.6%$426,404
        2022$4,337 +4%$426,404
        2021$4,169 +1.9%$426,404
        2020$4,093 -6.2%$426,404 +13.8%
        2019$4,362 $374,688
        2018$4,362 +11.3%$374,688
        2017$3,918 +2.1%$374,688
        2016$3,837 +11%$374,688 +12.9%
        2015$3,458 +5.4%$332,010
        2014$3,280 $332,010
        2013-- $332,010
        2012-- $332,010
        2011-- $332,010
        2010-- $332,010
        2009-- $332,010
        2008-- --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Wade

        Getting around

        45 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        36 / 100
        Some Transit
        46 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Wake - Olds Elementary
        • Middle: Wake - Martin Middle
        • High: Wake - Needham Broughton High

        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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