Some homes announce themselves the moment you arrive, and 517 Cole St is one of them. Set on a tree-lined street in the Glenwood-Brooklyn Historic District, this 1925 American Foursquare has the kind of pedigree that can't be replicated by anything built today. Step inside and the hardwood floors carry you into a living room anchored by a fireplace and crowned by a show-stopping original staircase, the unmistakable signature of a genuine century-old Raleigh home. Light pours in throughout, giving the front rooms an easy, welcoming warmth that's been part of this house since 1925. The kitchen tells a different, more contemporary chapter: thoughtfully updated for modern living, but careful never to erase the character around it. Down the hall, a wood-paneled bonus room offers a quiet retreat — the kind of space made for a bedroom, home office, a library, or simply a favorite reading chair. Three bedrooms and a bath and a half round out the interior, proof that historic homes don't need to be large to be extraordinary — just well-loved. In 2021 the home was updated with a new furnace and HVAC system; 2017 new hot water heater; 2025 new gutters, and interior and exterior paint. Outside, the story continues. A fully fenced backyard and mature landscaping create a private, established feel rare this close to downtown, while a versatile backyard shed adds flexibility — studio, office, or garden retreat, whichever you need it to be. Walk out the front door and Five Points, Glenwood South, Fletcher Park, and the Village District are all within easy reach — the best of intown Raleigh living, anchored by a neighborhood that has been treasured for well over a century. 517 Cole St isn't a new home dressed up to look old. It's the real thing — and it's ready for its next chapter.
For sale
$789,000
517 Cole St, Raleigh, NC 27605
3beds
1,431sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$757,700 Zestimate®
$551/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 23 hours
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Courtney Whalen 919-744-6442,
Compass -- Raleigh,
Katie Oneal 919-394-3259,
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10191701
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 174 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 15.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 165.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 11.6
Bedroom 3
- Description: Flex Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 118.99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 7.3
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 147.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.3
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 248.82 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 14.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 103.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 12.3
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Tile Counters, Shower Only
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,431
- Total interior livable area: 1,431 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,431
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Parking Pad
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Storage, Fenced Yard
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1704.15540948.000
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brooklyn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $551/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $553,666
- Annual tax amount: $5,053
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$757,700
$720,000 - $796,000
$1,982/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,000$551/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10191701 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,849 +0.4% | $553,666 |
| 2024 | $4,829 +3.8% | $553,666 +30.3% |
| 2023 | $4,651 +7.6% | $424,866 |
| 2022 | $4,322 +4% | $424,866 |
| 2021 | $4,154 +1.9% | $424,866 |
| 2020 | $4,078 +4.1% | $424,866 +26.3% |
| 2019 | $3,918 | $336,325 |
| 2018 | $3,918 +11.3% | $336,325 |
| 2017 | $3,519 +2.1% | $336,325 |
| 2016 | $3,446 -2.6% | $336,325 -1.1% |
| 2015 | $3,540 +5.4% | $339,951 |
| 2014 | $3,358 | $339,951 |
| 2013 | -- | $339,951 |
| 2012 | -- | $339,951 |
| 2011 | -- | $339,951 |
| 2010 | -- | $339,951 |
| 2009 | -- | $339,951 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Five Points
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Partnership 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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