Crafted by Speight Built and defined by structural artistry, set inside Raleigh's Beltline in University Park - Welcome to 2720 Van Dyke Avenue. This 4,333-square-foot custom home offers 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, a 2-car garage, and it shows an uncompromising commitment to material excellence, from its gabled roofline exterior silhouette down to its finest interior details. Built in 2020 and resting on a deep, fenced lot with a peaceful backyard, the home strikes a rare balance between poised presence and understated sophistication. Stepping through the door, the foyer reveals the home's signature interior statement: a custom two-story bookcase that climbs from the entry gallery to a cozy reading nook on the second-floor landing. It evokes the quiet warmth of a classic library and gives the home an immediate focal point. Hardwood floors, custom millwork, and designer lighting carry the main level, where the living spaces flow naturally into a true epicurean kitchen. A stunning, custom marble island sets the stage, while a Wolf appliance package, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer columns, and brass hardware play beautifully against the adjacent breakfast nook, whose barrel-vaulted ceiling adds a rich, textured touch. A formal dining room, a family room with a gas fireplace and built-ins, and a main-level bedroom with bathroom and a WIC round out the floor. Capitalizing on North Carolina's temperate climate, the layout masterfully blurs the line between indoor luxury and outdoor serenity. A commanding screened porch serves as a sheltered alfresco sanctuary overlooking the manicured rear grounds, while the adjacent open-air deck provides the ultimate footprint for the outdoor chef. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings and a trio of windows that invite abundant natural light. The accompanying ensuite offers a spa-inspired experience, complete with a spacious dual walk-in shower and an expansive walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, each with its own bath, complete this level. Downstairs, the finished walkout lower level adds a meticulously curated living space. Polished, stained-concrete floors flow seamlessly through the recreation room and into a custom wet bar, which features leathered granite countertops, a classic subway tile backsplash, and a premium Sub-Zero refrigerator. A private home office behind glass French doors, an additional bedroom, and a full bath transform this level into a self-contained sanctuary—perfect for hosting guests, working remotely, or entertaining on a grand scale. Complete with a cedar closet, the entire space transitions effortlessly to a covered porch and patio. Enviably situated in the heart of University Park, the residence keeps Raleigh's best-loved destinations close. The Raleigh Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theatre are within the neighborhood, upscale boutique shopping and fine dining are minutes away at the Village District, and the lively energy of downtown, Glenwood South and Smoky Hollow provides endless local flavor and fun. Wade Avenue and I-440 are close by for reaching, Research Triangle Park, and RDU Airport. Whether hosting a backyard soirée or heading out to explore, the best of Raleigh starts right here. Don't just read about it—come experience it.
Pending
$1,850,000
2720 Van Dyke Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
5beds
4,333sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,838,800 Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Manicured rear groundsCustom millworkDesigner lightingDeep fenced lotTrue epicurean kitchenHardwood floorsBrass hardware
- 27 days
- 1,335
- 116
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Johnny Chappell 919-737-2247,
Compass -- Raleigh,
Kalpna Jean Patel 919-888-9984,
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10195599
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 234.05 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 15.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 162.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 14.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 209.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 16.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 173.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 14.0
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 176.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 14.0
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.4
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 14.6
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 157.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 19.7
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 335.82 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 19.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 216.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 19.2
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 65.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 10.2
Loft
- Level: Second
- Area: 87.21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.7 x 15.3
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 80.73 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.9 x 11.7
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.0
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 501.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.3 x 26.0
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Built-In Gas Oven, Convection Oven, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Oven, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier, Wine Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bar, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Other, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, Shower Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,333
- Total interior livable area: 4,333 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,261
- Finished area below ground: 1,072
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Foyer
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 178 x 60 x 177
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0794743690
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Doors, Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Forest Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,364,025
- Annual tax amount: $12,420
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,838,800
$1.75M - $1.93M
$6,956/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Pending sale | $1,850,000$427/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10195599 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+65.9%$427/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10195599 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2020 | Sold | $1,115,000+8.8%$257/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2290053 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2020 | Pending sale | $1,025,000$237/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX United #2290053 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000+345.7%$237/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX United #2290053 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2018 | Sold | $230,000$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,916 +0.4% | $1,364,025 |
| 2024 | $11,867 +2.2% | $1,364,025 +28.3% |
| 2023 | $11,606 +7.6% | $1,062,920 |
| 2022 | $10,782 +4.1% | $1,062,920 |
| 2021 | $10,362 | $1,062,920 +195.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $359,500 +30.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $274,562 |
| 2018 | -- | $274,562 |
| 2017 | $2,676 -5% | $274,562 |
| 2016 | $2,817 +5.7% | $274,562 +7.5% |
| 2015 | $2,664 +5.4% | $255,371 |
| 2014 | $2,527 | $255,371 |
| 2013 | -- | $255,371 |
| 2012 | -- | $255,371 |
| 2011 | -- | $255,371 |
| 2010 | -- | $255,371 |
| 2009 | -- | $255,371 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Wade
Nearby schools
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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