PRICE IMPROVEMENT: 1805 McDonald Lane, Raleigh, NC Prestigious Hayes Barton - Inside the Beltline A rare opportunity in one of Raleigh's most sought-after neighborhoods! This exceptional property offers not just one, but two homes - a spacious main residence plus a charming guest cottage - with over 5,000 square feet of total living space. Highlights include: • An incredible artist's studio (the renowned Nina Jackson's personal studio). • A sparkling heated in-ground pool perfect for year-round enjoyment. • A wine house designed to store hundreds of bottles. • A wonderful greenhouse and a separate tool house. • Private outdoor shower and resort-style amenities. • Stunning, thoughtfully designed landscaping throughout. This one-of-a-kind estate blends elegance, creativity, and lifestyle in an unbeatable ITB location. Schedule your private tour today - opportunities like this are exceptionally rare!
Sold for $1,900,000 on 12/17/25
Zestimate®
$1,900,000
1805 McDonald Ln, Raleigh, NC 27608
5beds
5,265sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1941
0.56 Acres Lot
$1,900,000 Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$7,406 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,900,000
$1.80M - $2.00M
$7,406/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 17, 2025 at 11:49am
Listed by:
Stuart Deibel 919-749-4419,
Raleigh Custom Realty, LLC
Bought with:
William McElroy, 230639
Dogwood Properties
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10122926
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned, Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Partial, Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Electric, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,265
- Total interior livable area: 5,265 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,265
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, No Garage, Off Street, On Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Liner, Outdoor Pool, Private, Salt Water, Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Greenhouse, Guest House, Outbuilding, Workshop
- Parcel number: 1704272552
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Hayes Barton Terrace
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $1,900,000-20.8%$361/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10122926 | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Pending sale | $2,400,000$456/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10122926 | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $2,400,000-7.7%$456/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10122926 | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,600,000+160%$494/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10122926 | ||
| 9/30/2004 | Sold | $1,000,000+66.7%$190/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,749 +0.4% | $1,686,653 |
| 2024 | $14,689 +21.5% | $1,686,653 +52.6% |
| 2023 | $12,085 +7.6% | $1,105,065 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Wade
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lacy ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Lacy
- 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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