WELCOME TO THE BELLE OF FRENCH DRIVE! Nestled on a private double cul-de-sac lot, this stunning home offers an uparalleled combination of elegance, comfort, and convenience. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a finished basement, a main-level primary suite, and a second primary bedroom upstairs alongside two spacious bedrooms. The main level exudes warmth and charm, featuring a 4-season room with a cozy stone fireplace that opens to an expansive Brazilian hardwood deck, perfect for savoring views of North Hills. Downstairs, the finished basement is an entertainer's dream, equipped with built-in bar, wine fridge, and an array of amenities including a pool table, dartboard, ping pong table, foosball table, and a state-of-the-art golf simulator. Retreat to the tiki-inspired 5th bedroom, complete with a private entrance to the back patio and hot tub---ideal for guests or private escape. For hobbyists, the unfinished basement section includes a workshop. Additional features include: New Pella Windows along the back of the house, 3 nearly-new Trane HVAC systems, 12-foot ceilings on the main level, a home gym with mats, treadmill, universal machine, elliptical, and pull-up/sit-up bar, a Smart steam closet, and washer and dryer are included! Convenience is unmatched with Greenway access from the backyard and proximity to Crabtree Valley Mall, North Hills, the I-440 Beltline, downtown Raleigh, and RDU Airport. Recent upgrades: New roof in 2024, freshly painted first-floor interior and a newly painted back exterior. Bonus: All TV's throughout the home convey, and the furniture is negotiable! This is more than a house---it's a lifestyle. Don't miss your change to call The Belle of French Drive home!
Sold for $1,230,000 on 02/14/25
$1,230,000
1805 French Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612
5beds
6,573sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2007
0.34 Acres Lot
$1,215,400 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$5,590 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,215,400
$1.15M - $1.28M
$5,590/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:39am
Listed by:
Jim Allen 919-645-2114,
Coldwell Banker HPW
Bought with:
Taralyn Farrell, 278617
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10067064
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Fire Pit, Recreation Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,573
- Total interior livable area: 6,573 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,463
- Finished area below ground: 2,110
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Partially Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 0796839848
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Shake Siding, Stone
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Details
- Builder name: Stellar Blu
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: French Woods
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $550 annually
- Services included: Storm Water Maintenance
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/2025 | Sold | $1,230,000-5%$187/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10067064 | ||
| 12/26/2024 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$197/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10067064 | ||
| 12/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000-12.2%$197/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10067064 | ||
| 10/3/2024 | Listing removed | $1,475,000$224/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10036532 | ||
| 7/15/2024 | Price change | $1,475,000-3.3%$224/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10036532 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,949 +0.4% | $1,367,861 |
| 2024 | $11,900 +24.3% | $1,367,861 +56.1% |
| 2023 | $9,571 +7.6% | $876,241 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Six Forks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lynn Road ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Carroll MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Sanderson HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Lynn Road
- Middle: Wake - Carroll
- High: Wake - Sanderson
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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