Beautifully maintained 1921 home just outside Historic Oakwood with no historic restrictions. Located on a large corner lot in the walkable Oakdale neighborhood, this 2-bed + flex room home offers 10-ft ceilings, stained glass accents, a first-floor primary suite, new back deck, and charming side porch. Bonus flex room with walk-in closet adds versatility. Interior stairs lead to 400+ sq ft of dry basement storage with 6-ft ceilings. Over $70K in recent improvements including roof, HVAC + ducts, encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier, gutters, gutter guards, and fencing. ADU-friendly zoning allows for future garage with apartment or guest house. Fenced yard is one of the largest in the area. Enjoy community events, seasonal gatherings, and unbeatable access to downtown Raleigh.
Sold for $799,000 on 07/23/25
$799,000
601 E Franklin St, Raleigh, NC 27604
2beds
1,874sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1921
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$792,300 Zestimate®
$426/sqft
$2,183 Estimated rent
Home value
$792,300
$753,000 - $832,000
$2,183/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 01:08am
Listed by:
Michelle Lawson 919-268-3157,
Coldwell Banker Advantage,
Becky Lipcsak 919-412-7701,
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Bought with:
Tina Caul, 267133
EXP Realty LLC
Stu Clifton, 332584
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10102846
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Concrete, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,874
- Total interior livable area: 1,874 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,874
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1704927750
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block, Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Oakdale
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2025 | Sold | $799,000$426/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10102846 | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$426/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10102846 | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+144%$426/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10102846 | ||
| 12/22/2009 | Sold | $327,500-10.3%$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 8/8/2009 | Listing removed | $365,000$195/sqft |
Source: Online Real Estate, Inc. #1654833 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,981 +0.4% | $683,516 |
| 2024 | $5,956 +26.7% | $683,516 +59.2% |
| 2023 | $4,701 +7.6% | $429,430 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Mordecai
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Conn ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Conn
- 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
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