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Sold for $650,000 on 09/12/25
$650,000
1008 Dorothea Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
3beds
2,103sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$646,700 Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$2,409 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 18, 2025 at 11:24am
Listed by:
Elizabeth Guertin 919-524-0810,
Thomas Guertin Real Estate Inc
Bought with:
Jacky Wilson, 188137
Real Estate Marketing & Con.
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10099605
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Partial, Partially Finished, Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Double Sided, Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,103
- Total interior livable area: 2,103 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,428
- Finished area below ground: 675
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Alley Access, No Garage, Off Street, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
- Details: Designated parking accessed off the alley behind the house.
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1703264551
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Boylan Heights
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Estimated market value
$646,700