A Private Architectural Retreat in the Heart of Raleigh awaits its lucky new owner! 2828 Rue Sans Famille offers something very rare: a stunning home with a 1st floor Primary Bedroom; a Separate 825 sqft Apartment is perfect for your adult child, parent, guest or caregiver; whole home solar with battery backup; extraordinary privacy; architectural character; and a true sense of retreat. All in a premium location. Tucked into one of the city's most distinctive residential enclaves, the property feels worlds removed from the thriving city around it. More than a home, this is a thoughtfully cultivated retreat with modern architecture, natural materials, stunning landscaping, quality features and more. Inside, clean architectural lines are softened by warm wood, natural stone, and carefully considered details. Expansive glass doors, skylights, and windows bring in abundant natural light and create an effortless connection between the interior and its lush surroundings. The main Living and Dining spaces have a sophisticated contemporary character, with rich wood floors, distinctive architectural elements, and an open flow equally suited to quiet evenings or entertaining. Multiple doors open directly to outdoor living spaces, allowing the house to live as beautifully outside as it does within. Throughout the home, exceptional details set it apart: a sculptural spiral staircase of wood and metal, extensive built-in bookshelves, gallery-like walls for displaying art, and unexpected architectural moments at every turn. A dramatic hand-hewn stone vessel sink paired with minimalist black fixtures brings the same natural-modern sensibility into the Primary Bath. One of the home's most inviting spaces is the screened outdoor Living Room, surrounded by mature greenery and designed to be enjoyed for much of the year. With generous Lounge and Dining areas, it feels like another room of the house, only immersed in nature. As twilight settles in, the soundtrack changes to the resident frogs and crickets, creating the remarkable feeling of being far beyond the city. And after dark, another rarity emerges: a surprisingly visible night sky with unusually little light pollution for an urban Raleigh setting, a small but extraordinary luxury in the heart of the city. The landscape itself has been cultivated with the same level of intention as the house. Mature and grafted Japanese maples, along with a rare Japanese dogwood that has become a signature tree of the property, bring sculptural beauty and seasonal color to the grounds. A beautifully integrated stone water garden and pond introduces the sound and movement of water, while established trees and plantings create exceptional privacy, shade, and welcome relief from summer heat. The landscape feels lush and mature without demanding the maintenance of a traditional expansive lawn, a remarkably cultivated setting with comparatively little yard upkeep. The property feels nestled deeply among trees and nature while remaining exceptionally well suited to city living. Healthy, established plantings provide canopy, cooling, privacy, and habitat while creating a sheltered, intimate setting. The home also has an unusual practical advantage: two distinct entrances. One approaches from the front cul-de-sac, while a second street-side entrance at the rear provides additional access and private parking. Together, they offer ample parking and flexibility while preserving the property's remarkable sense of seclusion. Sans Famille itself offers urban living with the intimacy of a small community. It is private without being isolated, distinctive without being remote. And yet, beyond this tucked-away oasis is Raleigh with its restaurants, arts and cultural destinations, universities, shopping, and everyday conveniences all within easy reach. You will find a complete list of extensive updates and special features in the home. Main House sqft is 1761, Separate Apartment sqft is 825, total Property sqft is 2586.
Pending
$600,000
2828 Rue Sans Famille, Raleigh, NC 27607
3beds
1,761sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$602,900 Zestimate®
$341/sqft
$68/mo HOA
What's special
Sophisticated contemporary characterNatural stoneStunning landscapingRich wood floorsMinimalist black fixturesClean architectural linesDistinctive architectural elements
- 15 days
- 1,595
- 214
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Henry Johnson 919-623-6855,
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/North Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10188860
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 230.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 14.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 147.42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.7
Bedroom 3
- Description: Sep Apartment
- Level: Lower
- Area: 116.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.3
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Area: 225.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.4 x 11.6
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 56.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 133 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 10.0
Dining room
- Description: Sep Apartment also perfect for Studio or Workshop
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 11.5
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 4.0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 220.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 14.4
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 85.05 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1
Kitchen
- Description: Sep Apartment
- Level: Lower
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 7.0
Living room
- Description: Sep Apartment also perfect for Media Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 175 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.5
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 121.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 7.6
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, See Remarks
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Convection Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Hall, Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Sauna, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Thermostat, See Remarks, Storage, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Living/Dining Room Combination, Apartment/Suite, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, See Remarks, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Apartment,Crawl Space,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Sump Pump,Storage Space,Heated,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Blower Fan, Family Room, Glass Doors, Gas Log
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,761
- Total interior livable area: 1,761 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,761
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Guest, Paver Block, Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: 1 car parking pad in front and 2+ car driveway in back. Guest parking in Court 3 in front of home.
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Flooring
Features
- Levels: One and One Half,Tri-Level
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Deck, Patio, Screened, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Lock(s), Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Neighborhood, See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Landscaped, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Second Residence, Shed(s), See Remarks
- Parcel number: 079514247827000 0110491
- Zoning: R-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Modern,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Combination, Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle,See Remarks
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Exposure/Shade, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows, Water Heater
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights, See Remarks, Security System
- Subdivision: Sans Famille
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: $811 annually
- HOA name: Sans Famille HOA
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $341/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $471,294
- Annual tax amount: $4,304
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$602,900
$573,000 - $633,000
$2,566/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Pending sale | $600,000$341/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10188860 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $600,000+110.5%$341/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10188860 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2007 | Sold | $285,000+70.7%$162/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/1999 | Sold | $167,000$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,130 +2.7% | $471,294 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $4,021 +9.2% | $460,691 +37.2% |
| 2023 | $3,681 +7.6% | $335,846 |
| 2022 | $3,420 +4% | $335,846 |
| 2021 | $3,288 +1.9% | $335,846 |
| 2020 | $3,228 +6.4% | $335,846 +29.1% |
| 2019 | $3,035 | $260,180 |
| 2018 | $3,035 +11.3% | $260,180 |
| 2017 | $2,727 +2.1% | $260,180 |
| 2016 | $2,671 +1.8% | $260,180 +3.5% |
| 2015 | $2,622 | $251,301 |
| 2014 | -- | $251,301 |
| 2013 | -- | $251,301 |
| 2012 | -- | $251,301 |
| 2011 | -- | $251,301 |
| 2010 | -- | $251,301 |
| 2009 | -- | $251,301 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Northwest Raleigh
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Stough Elementary
- Middle: Wake - Oberlin 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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