Charming bungalow tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of Forest Park. Rocking chair front porch overlooks the park, providing a spectacular view of its canopy. All formals, library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, light-filled chef's kitchen with breakfast area. Ready for your updates to make it your own. Truly walkable! Minutes to the Village District, NCSU, schools, downtown Raleigh.
Sold for $650,000 on 10/04/24
$650,000
308 E Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC 27605
3beds
1,705sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1927
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$645,600 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$2,506 Estimated rent
Home value
$645,600
$613,000 - $684,000
$2,506/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:25am
Listed by:
May McMillan Bensen 919-740-4530,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with:
Paul Capps, 179995
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Triangle East
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10037596
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Separate Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,705
- Total interior livable area: 1,705 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,705
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Street
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Features: Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Native Plants
Details
- Parcel number: 1704211476
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Forest Park
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2024 | Sold | $650,000-13.3%$381/sqft |
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| 9/21/2024 | Pending sale | $750,000$440/sqft |
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| 9/16/2024 | Price change | $750,000-3.2%$440/sqft |
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| 8/30/2024 | Price change | $775,000-8.7%$455/sqft |
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| 6/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $849,000-9.2%$498/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,413 -6.9% | $850,000 -7% |
| 2024 | $7,961 +19.9% | $914,325 +50.5% |
| 2023 | $6,640 +7.6% | $607,372 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Hillsborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wiley ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Wiley
- 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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Estimated market value
$645,600
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