Set on a quiet street in Mordecai, this classic 1940s brick home presents a compelling opportunity in one of Raleigh's most loved neighborhoods. Just minutes from Person Street and approximately 1.5 miles from Downtown Raleigh, the location alone makes this one worth a closer look. The one-level layout offers three bedrooms, original hardwood floors throughout most of the home, and a large eat-in kitchen with direct access to a deck and flat backyard with a storage shed. A brick exterior, a practical floor plan, and a usable lot create a solid foundation for future improvements and long-term value. Life here naturally extends into the neighborhood, from coffee at Optimist to time at Oakwood Dog Park, and relaxed evenings along Person Street. Nearby options include everything from a casual slice at Oakwood Pizza Box to neighborhood favorites like Standard Beer and exceptional occasion dining at Crawford and Son. Offered as is, this home is well-suited for someone who values character, location, and the opportunity to shape a home over time in a neighborhood that consistently rewards thoughtful investment.
For sale
$475,000
1205 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC 27604
3beds
1,051sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1945
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$475,100 Zestimate®
$452/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick exteriorLarge eat-in kitchenFlat backyardPractical floor planUsable lotQuiet streetOne-level layout
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 07:50pm
Listed by:
Kelli Kaspar 919-887-7462,
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10138261
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Shutters
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,051
- Total interior livable area: 1,051 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,051
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Unpaved
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 171413041366000 0074420
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Masonite, Plaster
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historical Area
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $452/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $390,123
- Annual tax amount: $3,422
- Date on market: 12/23/2025
Estimated market value
$475,100
$451,000 - $499,000
$2,038/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000+107.4%$452/sqft |
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| 2/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/31/2024 | Price change | $1,750-12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 1/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,000-4.7%$2/sqft |
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| 1/28/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,422 +0.4% | $390,123 |
| 2024 | $3,408 +2.3% | $390,123 +28.4% |
| 2023 | $3,331 +7.6% | $303,799 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,693/mo
Principal & interest
$2270
Property taxes
$257
Home insurance
$166
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Mordecai
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Conn ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Conn
- 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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