Seller offering $5,000 in buyer incentives! Completely renovated in 2026, this downtown Raleigh bungalow blends timeless character with a fresh, modern feel. Soaring 10 foot + ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open layout make the home live much larger than its footprint. A brand-new (2026) HVAC system adds comfort while the beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island is truly the heart of the home. It even features off-street parking for 2 vehicles in the driveway. A rarity for downtown Raleigh. The spacious rear deck is ready for everything from summer cookouts to quiet evenings outdoors. Start your morning on the front porch swing, spend the afternoon at Chavis Park, or head just minutes to Transfer Co. Food Hall, breweries, restaurants, and everything downtown Raleigh has to offer. If you've been searching for a home with character, style, and an unbeatable downtown location, this is one you'll want to experience in person.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/14)
$514,999
305 Freeman St, Raleigh, NC 27601
3beds
1,215sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$507,200 Zestimate®
$424/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front porch swingAbundant natural lightSpacious rear deckBeautifully updated kitchenLarge islandQuartz countertopsOpen layout
- 107 days
- 372
- 52
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dimitrios Christie 919-454-1348,
Century 21 Triangle Group
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10171046
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 200.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 13.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 103 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 126.26 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 10.7
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 188.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.7 x 12.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 13.6
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,215
- Total interior livable area: 1,215 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,215
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 171305173518000 0030871
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Crawlspace
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
- Subdivision: To Be Added
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $424/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $435,068
- Annual tax amount: $3,814
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$507,200
$482,000 - $533,000
$2,134/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $514,999-1.9%$424/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $524,999-0.9%$432/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $530,000-0.5%$436/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $532,500-0.5%$438/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $535,000-1.8%$440/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $545,000+61.5%$449/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Sold | $337,500-15.5%$278/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Pending sale | $399,500$329/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,500$329/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $399,500$329/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Price change | $399,500-5.9%$329/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $424,500-6.4%$349/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $453,500-2.2%$373/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $463,500-2.4%$381/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000$391/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listing removed | $475,000$391/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Price change | $475,000-7.8%$391/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $515,000-1.9%$424/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Listing removed | $525,000$432/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+188.5%$432/sqft |
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| 10/30/2014 | Sold | $182,000-6.4%$150/sqft |
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| 7/25/2014 | Price change | $194,500-2.5%$160/sqft |
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| 6/22/2014 | Price change | $199,500+2.4%$164/sqft |
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| 3/28/2014 | Price change | $194,900-2.5%$160/sqft |
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| 2/6/2014 | Price change | $199,900-2.5%$165/sqft |
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| 1/17/2014 | Listed for sale | $205,000+28.1%$169/sqft |
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| 5/27/2010 | Sold | $160,000+400%$132/sqft |
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| 12/1/2004 | Sold | $32,000$26/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,814 +0.4% | $435,068 |
| 2024 | $3,799 +22.7% | $435,068 +54.1% |
| 2023 | $3,097 +7.6% | $282,268 |
| 2022 | $2,878 +4% | $282,268 |
| 2021 | $2,766 +1.8% | $282,268 |
| 2020 | $2,716 +22.6% | $282,268 +49% |
| 2019 | $2,215 | $189,413 |
| 2018 | $2,215 +11.3% | $189,413 |
| 2017 | $1,990 +2.1% | $189,413 |
| 2016 | $1,950 +45.2% | $189,413 +48.2% |
| 2015 | $1,343 +5.4% | $127,779 |
| 2014 | $1,275 | $127,779 |
| 2013 | -- | $127,779 |
| 2012 | -- | $127,779 |
| 2011 | -- | $127,779 +103% |
| 2010 | -- | $62,930 |
| 2009 | -- | $62,930 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: South Central
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Hunter Elementary
- Middle: Wake - Ligon Middle
- High: Wake - William G Enloe High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





