**Offer deadline: Sun 5/24 2p ** Channel your inner Mad Men in this true mid-century modern ranch where timeless design meets an unbeatable location. Featuring classic post-and-beam construction, exposed wood beams, soaring ceilings, and an open-flow layout, this well-maintained home delivers the architectural character today's buyers search for but rarely find. The original kitchen embraces the sleek, functional, and utilitarian principles that defined mid-century modern design, showcasing flat-front slab cabinetry, warm wood grains, and clean lines that feel as relevant today as they did in the era of the timeless Audrey Hepburn. Original Danish, Scandinavian, and German mid-century light fixtures are thoughtfully preserved throughout the home, adding authentic vintage charm. The spacious main living area centers around a wood-burning fireplace, while a secondary flex living space offers a second wood-burning fireplace and additional room to gather, relax, or entertain with subtle 1960s flair. The home features 3 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering comfortable everyday living with enduring style. Closet built-ins in all the bedrooms further highlight its thoughtful design and functionality. The partially finished daylight basement adds flexibility with a partially functional bathroom, additional unfinished rec space, and a separate area that could potentially be completed as an additional bedroom, studio, office, or bonus space. Situated on a private 0.61-acre lot, the property offers room to spread out while remaining incredibly convenient. Entertain from the oversize deck stretching across the backside of the home. Located between Hillsborough Street and Wade Avenue/I-40, this home is just 5 minutes from Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium, bikeable to the SAS Institute campus, and offers the added benefits of no city taxes and no HOA. Pack your Eames chairs and get ready to call 1808 Fairley Dr home. Medfield Swim Club membership optional.
Pending
$499,000
1808 Fairley Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
3beds
1,541sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1965
0.61 Acres Lot
$503,800 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days |
- 1,694 |
- 207 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Gretenstein 919-816-2694,
Real Estate By Design
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10168661
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,541
- Total interior livable area: 1,541 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,541
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 077406484341000 0062526
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Medfield Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $324/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $426,217
- Annual tax amount: $2,746
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
Estimated market value
$503,800
$479,000 - $529,000
$2,516/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000$324/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+149.6%$324/sqft |
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| 6/1/2011 | Listing removed | $199,900$130/sqft |
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| 5/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $199,900$130/sqft |
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| 4/1/2011 | Listing removed | $199,900$130/sqft |
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| 3/3/2011 | Listed for sale | $199,900+9.2%$130/sqft |
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| 5/4/2010 | Sold | $183,000-3.2%$119/sqft |
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| 7/22/2005 | Sold | $189,000$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,746 +3% | $426,217 |
| 2024 | $2,667 +11.5% | $426,217 +40.1% |
| 2023 | $2,392 +7.9% | $304,229 |
| 2022 | $2,217 +2.7% | $304,229 |
| 2021 | $2,158 +1.7% | $304,229 |
| 2020 | $2,122 +5.8% | $304,229 +25.1% |
| 2019 | $2,005 | $243,093 |
| 2018 | $2,005 +14.7% | $243,093 |
| 2017 | $1,748 +2.1% | $243,093 |
| 2016 | $1,713 +21% | $243,093 +20.9% |
| 2015 | $1,416 +5.5% | $201,053 |
| 2014 | $1,343 | $201,053 |
| 2013 | -- | $201,053 |
| 2012 | -- | $201,053 |
| 2011 | -- | $201,053 |
| 2010 | -- | $201,053 |
| 2009 | -- | $201,053 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Medfield
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Reedy Creek ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Reedy Creek MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Athens Drive HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Reedy Creek Elementary
- Middle: Wake - Reedy Creek Middle
- High: Wake - Athens Drive High
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- North Carolina
- Wake County
- Cary
- 27607
- Medfield
- 1808 Fairley Dr






