Turn of the Century Southern Beauty conveniently located in the desired neighborhood of Historic Boylan Heights in Downtown Raleigh awaits its lucky new owner. This stunning home is filled with charming and distinctive features including: inviting full wrapped front porch; gorgeous original hardwoods on1st and 2nd floor; 4 original fireplaces (decorative only) with beautiful mantels; 9.5ft smooth ceilings; flexible floorplan with 1st floor bedroom/office, 1st floor full bath, den/studio, living room, family room, sep dining room and 3 bedroom upstairs; unfinished basement with interior and exterior entrances offers a potential apartment, in-law suite, etc.; large corner lot with off street parking pad and rear alley access; updated kitchen with beautiful maple cabinets, custom Heath ceramic tile backsplash; granite countertops and island; new dishwasher (2024), new gas range (2024) and French door refrig; updated bathrooms; artisan fans and lighting; stacked washer/dryer (2022) conveys and are currently in 1st floor cedar closet but can be moved to basement if preferred; 2 energy efficient HVAC units (2021); energy efficient storm windows; interior painted (2024); exterior painted (2021); lovely 2nd floor rear covered porch; 2 sets of original pocket doors; handsomely restored original banister and handrails in center staircase; custom built floor to ceiling bookcases; fenced front yard and more. All this with easy access to community parks and playgrounds, shops and restaurants, NCSU, Dix Park, Glenwood South and all that Downtown Raleigh has to offer. Life is good here! Home priced below recent appraisal. Ask Listing Agent for details.
Sold for $998,500
$998,500
524 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
4beds
2,520sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1915
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$985,100 Zestimate®
$396/sqft
$2,757 Estimated rent
Home value
$985,100
$936,000 - $1.04M
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Original banister and handrailsFenced front yardLarge corner lotGranite countertopsFlexible floorplanGorgeous original hardwoodsFrench door refrig
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Listed by:
David Henry Johnson 919-623-6855,
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Brier Creek
Bought with:
Amber Lynn, 252552
Allen Tate/Raleigh-Falls Neuse
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10089585
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Features
- Bookcases, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,520
- Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,520
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, On Site, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Downtown, Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59 x 149 x 54 x 148
- Features: Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1703365625
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle, Copper, Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historical Area, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Boylan Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $396/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $797,837
- Annual tax amount: $7,010
- Date on market: 4/16/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $998,500+0.4%$396/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Pending sale | $995,000$395/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #10089585 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Contingent | $995,000$395/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #10089585 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Pending sale | $995,000$395/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10089585 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000+118.7%$395/sqft |
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| 7/31/2006 | Sold | $455,000+37%$181/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2004 | Sold | $332,000$132/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,978 -0.5% | $797,837 -0.6% |
| 2024 | $7,011 +17.8% | $802,636 +48% |
| 2023 | $5,953 +7.6% | $542,467 |
| 2022 | $5,532 +4% | $542,467 |
| 2021 | $5,318 +1.8% | $542,467 |
| 2020 | $5,222 -6.6% | $542,467 +13.2% |
| 2019 | $5,592 | $479,085 |
| 2018 | $5,592 +11.3% | $479,085 |
| 2017 | $5,024 +2.1% | $479,085 |
| 2016 | $4,921 -7.1% | $479,085 -5.6% |
| 2015 | $5,297 +5.4% | $507,632 |
| 2014 | $5,024 | $507,632 |
| 2013 | -- | $507,632 |
| 2012 | -- | $507,632 |
| 2011 | -- | $507,632 |
| 2010 | -- | $507,632 |
| 2009 | -- | $507,632 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wiley ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Wiley
- 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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