Step into the past with this charming 1952 cottage, nestled on a corner lot in historic Glenwood Brooklyn. This home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, providing a perfect canvas for your renovation dreams. The inviting family room, complete with a fireplace, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and is connected to the dining area. A highlight of this cottage is the rocking chair front porch that features views of the Raleigh skyline. With some TLC, this fixer-upper has the potential to become a stunning blend of vintage charm and modern comfort. Located close to downtown Raleigh, this home offers convenience and accessibility. Enjoy a short walk to dining, parks, and shopping DTR and in Five Points.
Sold for $515,000 on 09/16/24
$515,000
500 Adams St, Raleigh, NC 27605
3beds
1,194sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1952
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$581,300 Zestimate®
$431/sqft
$2,047 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:31am
Listed by:
Autumn DuBois 919-424-5124,
DuBois Property Group
Bought with:
Jackie Johnson, 353821
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10044726
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,194
- Total interior livable area: 1,194 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,194
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, City Lights, Downtown, Neighborhood, Skyline
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1704545150
- Special conditions: Seller Not Owner of Record
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Historical Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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Estimated market value
$581,300