S. Brown Shepherd did his homework. The prominent Raleigh attorney had purchased a beautiful, estate-sized lot for his family's new home, and given the complexity of his project, Shepherd needed a construction dream team. He entrusted the design to renowned architect James Salter, whose portfolio included the Eure House, Olds Elementary, and the Sir Walter Hotel. To realize Salter's vision, Shepherd teamed with James Davidson, one of Raleigh's finest builders, best known for constructing the Cox-Williams house (''Mount Vernon'') in Hayes Barton, White Memorial Church, and Pine State Creamery. Completed in 1928, this landmark home has belonged only to a handful of families, each stewarding its original beauty and craftsmanship. One of the home's most unique and beguiling features is its da Vinci-esque octagonal foyer (the famed artist obsessively incorporated the shape into his architectural drawings), which serves as both the visual and functional hub of the home. The current owners faithfully carried the torch with a sharp kitchen renovation, a stunning lighting package from Visual Comfort, and a sweeping backyard transformation complete with saltwater pool. For those yearning for the irreplicable character of an historic home, you'll find it here.©
Sold for $2,500,000
$2,500,000
2405 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608
7beds
8,775sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1928
1.18 Acres Lot
$3,174,800 Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$4,039 Estimated rent
Home value
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$2.73M - $3.71M
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Artisanal historic homeFinest buildersWhite memorial churchStunning lighting package
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Listed by:
Van Fletcher 919-449-7535,
Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood
Bought with:
Montie Smith, 112736
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10007682
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Cedar Closet(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Interior Entry, Partial, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unheated
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,775
- Total interior livable area: 8,775 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,775
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 17
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Attached Carport, Basement, Carport, Detached, Drive Through, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Off Street, Parking Pad
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 5
- Uncovered spaces: 12
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Perimeter
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.18 Acres
- Dimensions: 303 x 70 x 135 x 46 x 140 x 245
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 1705311154
- Zoning: R-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Combination
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Details
- Builder name: James Davidson
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Country Club Villas
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2024 | Sold | $2,500,000-7.2%$285/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Pending sale | $2,695,000$307/sqft |
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| 2/19/2024 | Price change | $2,695,000-3.6%$307/sqft |
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| 1/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000$319/sqft |
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| 12/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000+60%$319/sqft |
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| 6/30/2021 | Sold | $1,746,500-0.2%$199/sqft |
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| 5/18/2021 | Contingent | $1,750,000$199/sqft |
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| 4/1/2021 | Price change | $1,750,000-2.2%$199/sqft |
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| 11/16/2020 | Price change | $1,790,000-5.8%$204/sqft |
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| 7/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000$217/sqft |
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| 1/31/2020 | Listing removed | $1,900,000$217/sqft |
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| 7/12/2019 | Price change | $1,900,000-5%$217/sqft |
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| 4/19/2019 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000-9%$228/sqft |
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| 1/1/2019 | Listing removed | $2,199,000$251/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty #2175569 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2018 | Price change | $2,199,000-12%$251/sqft |
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| 5/19/2018 | Price change | $2,499,000-5.7%$285/sqft |
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| 2/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000+116.3%$302/sqft |
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| 12/29/2014 | Sold | $1,225,000-18.1%$140/sqft |
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| 11/22/2014 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$170/sqft |
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| 9/9/2014 | Price change | $1,495,000-14.6%$170/sqft |
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| 5/20/2014 | Price change | $1,750,000-10.3%$199/sqft |
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| 3/6/2014 | Price change | $1,950,000-22%$222/sqft |
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| 12/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000$285/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,605 +0.4% | $1,787,082 |
| 2024 | $15,541 -26.6% | $1,787,082 -7.9% |
| 2023 | $21,166 +10.4% | $1,940,015 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $19,173 +4.1% | $1,891,692 |
| 2021 | $18,426 +1.9% | $1,891,692 |
| 2020 | $18,089 -12.6% | $1,891,692 +6% |
| 2019 | $20,696 | $1,784,124 |
| 2018 | $20,696 +11.4% | $1,784,124 |
| 2017 | $18,580 +2.1% | $1,784,124 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $18,197 -15.6% | $1,808,499 -13% |
| 2015 | $21,557 +5.5% | $2,079,836 |
| 2014 | $20,440 | $2,079,836 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,079,836 |
| 2012 | -- | $2,079,836 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,079,836 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,079,836 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,079,836 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Five Points
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Root Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Root
- Middle: Wake - Oberlin
- High: Wake - Broughton
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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- 2405 Glenwood Ave
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