Not every buyer wants more house—they want a better one. 1608 Ellen Dawson Way delivers a thoughtfully designed, brand-new single-family home for buyers who value architecture, location and an easier way of living just minutes from Downtown Raleigh. Built by O'Connell Developing with design by K&A Design, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath custom home offers 1,673 square feet where every space has a purpose. The open main level brings the kitchen, dining and living areas together beneath a clean, modern design, while carefully selected finishes give the home a polished feel that stands apart from typical new construction. A covered back porch creates an easy extension outdoors without the maintenance of a large yard. Upstairs, the primary suite is joined by two additional bedrooms, giving buyers flexibility for guests, a dedicated home office or additional living space. The smaller homesite means less weekend upkeep and more time to enjoy everything surrounding you. And that's where this home really separates itself. Caraleigh Commons places you minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Dorothea Dix Park, the NC State Farmers Market, Trophy Brewing and Raleigh's growing greenway network—giving you easy access to some of the city's best food, recreation and entertainment while still coming home to a detached single-family residence. For buyers who don't need thousands of extra square feet—but aren't willing to compromise on design, new construction or location—1608 Ellen Dawson Way offers a refreshingly different way to live in Raleigh.
New construction
Price cut: $15K (9/17)
$675,000
1608 Ellen Dawson Way, Raleigh, NC 27603
3beds
1,673sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2026
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$668,900 Zestimate®
$403/sqft
$17/mo HOA
What's special
Clean modern design
- 71 days
- 342
- 17
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Listed by:
Annette Holt 919-810-2203,
Compass -- Cary ,
Davis Holt 919-810-2188,
Compass -- Cary
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10180557
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, None
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,673
- Total interior livable area: 1,673 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,673
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1703128031
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Membrane,Rubber
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2026
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Caraleigh
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Unknown
- HOA fee: $200 annually
- HOA name: Caraleigh Commons
- HOA phone: 919-271-1021
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $403/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $325,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,954
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$668,900
$635,000 - $702,000
$3,199/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Price change | $675,000-2.2%$403/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $690,000-0.7%$412/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $695,000-4.1%$415/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000$433/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,980 +0.4% | $1,259,000 |
| 2024 | $10,934 +39.8% | $1,259,000 +75.4% |
| 2023 | $7,822 +7.7% | $717,630 |
| 2022 | $7,266 +4.1% | $717,630 |
| 2021 | $6,983 +1.9% | $717,630 |
| 2020 | $6,855 +17.5% | $717,630 +42.5% |
| 2019 | $5,836 | $503,600 |
| 2018 | $5,836 | $503,600 +67.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $300,000 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest Raleigh
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Farmington Woods 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.






