Escape to your own slice of scenic paradise in the heart of Laurel Hills — Designed and built in 2015 by the award winning WoodyBuilt LLC, this custom 4bed/4.5bath estate delivers luxury, comfort, and elegance throughout nearly 5,200 sqft of thoughtfully crafted living space & an additional 1,100+ sqft of unfinished storage designed with future expansion or multi-generational living in mind. Seamless transitions to the outdoors are a highlight throughout the home with an abundance of natural light & numerous sets of glass doors leading out to the expansive covered terrace, heated saltwater pool, private outdoor shower, and wraparound front porch overlooking a stream and the serene wooded surroundings that evoke an ''Appalachian Retreat'' feel right in the city. This home is truly special inside & out and is NOT in a flood zone or high flood risk area. *Showings to begin Thursday 10/16* Please do not drive down the private driveway without an appointment.
Sold for $1,400,000
$1,400,000
4117 Balsam Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612
4beds
5,193sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2015
0.73 Acres Lot
$1,400,400 Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$6,494 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,400,400
$1.33M - $1.47M
$6,494/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 12, 2025 at 11:48am
Listed by:
Marsha Smith 919-740-5276,
Steele Residential
Bought with:
Carolyn Swenson, 276839
Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10127204
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Water Heater, Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bar, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Stone Counters, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Stone, Tile
- Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room, Master Bedroom, Recreation Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,193
- Total interior livable area: 5,193 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,450
- Finished area below ground: 1,743
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, On Site, Parking Pad, Paved, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Terrace, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Entrance, Private Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Forest, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Pool, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 0.73 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Partially Cleared, Private, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Views, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0786.19516122 0052117
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Concrete, Fiber Cement, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle, Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Details
- Builder name: Woody Built LLC
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Laurel Hills
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $1,400,000$270/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10127204 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2025 | Pending sale | $1,400,000$270/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10127204 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+24.4%$270/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10127204 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2021 | Sold | $1,125,000$217/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2373847 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2021 | Contingent | $1,125,000$217/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2373847 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,579 +0.4% | $1,210,740 |
| 2024 | $10,535 +2% | $1,210,740 +28% |
| 2023 | $10,332 +7.6% | $946,072 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Northwest Raleigh
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Stough ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Stough
- 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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- North Carolina
- Wake County
- Raleigh
- 27612
- Northwest Raleigh
- 4117 Balsam Dr