About 523 E Edenton Street
SEE PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Enjoy low-maintenance living just steps from Historic Oakwood and only a few blocks from the State Capitol, Person Street, restaurants, breweries, and everything downtown Raleigh has to offer. Originally built in 1920 completely gutted in 2005/6, expanded, and reimagined in 2009, this home blends historic charm with modern comfort. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open layout that create a bright and inviting space. The spacious primary bedroom, versatile loft, and two unfinished storage areas provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional storage. Enjoy the private deck with room for a fire pit and outdoor seating, plus a storage shed, small fenced garden area, concrete driveway, and gated front porch—all designed for easy, low-maintenance living. Recent improvements include a new roof (2026) and partial crawl space encapsulation (2024), offering added peace of mind. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of downtown Raleigh's most desirable locations.
Features of 523 E Edenton Street
| MLS® # | 10177859 |
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| Price | $515,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 1,327 |
| Acres | 0.06 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Bungalow |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 523 E Edenton Street |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Not in a Subdivision |
| City | Raleigh |
| County | Wake |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27601 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Parking | Concrete, Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Parking Pad |
| View | Neighborhood, Trees/Woods |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings |
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| Appliances | Built-In Electric Range, Built-In Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked |
| Heating | Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Exhaust Fan, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Stories | One and One Half |
| Has Basement | No |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Garden, Lighting, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | City Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Rectangular Lot, Sloped |
| Windows | Insulated Windows |
| Roof | Asphalt, Shingle |
| Construction | Concrete, Fiber Cement |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter, Crawlspace |
School Information
| Elementary | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|
| Middle | Wake County Schools |
| High | Wake County Schools |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 2nd, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | RX-3 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Coldwell Banker HPW |
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