Welcome to "Heavenly Rest" - Classic Colonial located in a prime ITB location was built with solid craftsmanship in 1940. Sam Ragan, the original owner, was NC Poet Laureate for Life and the current owners have lived here for 40+ years. Elegant entrance leads to a relaxing "rocking chair" front porch. Gracious common rooms on the main floor are light-filled with large windows, hardwood floors, built-ins, and gas fireplace. The master bedroom suite on the 2nd floor features his/her bathrooms with a shared shower in the middle. Two other bedrooms share a hall bath. Mature professional landscaping creates a lasting curb appeal in front while the fenced backyard features a tiered secret garden with large patio and water feature. Unfinished heated & cooled basement for storage or workshop space. Two-car garage and generator. Home was expanded with permitted additions in 1999 and 2006. New roof. One block from Fallon Park.
Sold
$975,000
2504 Kenmore Dr, Raleigh, NC 27608
3beds
2,252sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
10,018 sqft lot
$1,164,900 Zestimate®
$433/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 08, 2025 at 09:16pm
Listed by:
Sarah Sonke 919-601-7339,
ModHomes Realty & AuctionFirst
Bought with:
John Merriman, 195916
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2472054

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Tile Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Heated, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,252
- Total interior livable area: 2,252 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,252
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, On Street, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Dimensions: 75 x 128 x 82 x 135
- Features: Garden, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1705600959
- Zoning: R4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Masonite
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Historical Area
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Anderson Heights
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability

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Estimated market value
$1,164,900