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603 Polk Street

Raleigh, NC 27604

2 beds
2 baths
1,397 sqft
5,662 sqft lot
$571 per sqft
1905 build
– on site

If you have been dreaming of a charming historic home with a white picket fence on a corner lot on one of the prettiest streets in Downtown Raleigh, here it is!!! This Victorian cottage in Historic Oakwood is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience, featuring gleaming heart pine floors, high ceilings, a stained glass transom window in the central hall, and a clawfoot tub, along with an updated master bathroom with double vanities and a beautiful modern kitchen. The kitchen has modern cabinetry, double ovens, a 6-burner cooktop, soapstone countertop, and a large island, plus there is a pass-through to the family room and a large pantry/laundry room. There are 4 fireplaces, 2 wood-burning fireplaces and 2 decorative. The large, open lot has plenty of space for outdoor living with a brick patio in the rear, a full rocking-chair front porch, and already-approved architectural plans for a fabulous new shed structure. All of this and you can walk, bike, or scooter to the dog park and all the restaurants, festivals, museums, and shopping in Downtown Raleigh and the Person Street District from your new home!

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Raleigh Homes Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 30, 2025 •

MLS# 10082778 —

The Building

Year Built:

1905
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Architectural Style:

Bungalow
Structure Type:

Site Built
Direction Faces:

South
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Brick/Mortar
Stories:

1
Levels:

One
Basement:

false
Building Area Total:

1397
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

1397
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

1
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

4
Laundry Features:

Laundry Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1397
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

From the N.C. Governor's Mansion, head north on Person Street. Turn right onto Polk Street, and this beautiful home will be a few blocks down on the left.
Latitude:

35.786179
Longitude:

-78.630124
Coordinates:

-78.630124, 35.786179

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

1704916296
Lot Size Acres:

0.13
Lot Size Area:

5662.8
Lot Size SqFt:

5662.8
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Other Structures:

Shed(s)
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Fencing:

Partial
View:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

6534.51

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://unbranded.youriguide.com/603_polk_st_raleigh_nc/
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Natural Gas Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School:

Wake - Conn
Middle Or Junior School:

Wake - Oberlin
High School:

Wake - Broughton

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Historic Oakwood
Association:

false
Pool Private:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Parking Features:

On Street
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

3

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$799,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,278
Taxes	$544
Insurance	$219
Utilities	$168 See report
Total	$5,209/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/20/25 Mar 20, 2025	Listed / Active	DMLS	$799,000
3/17/25 Mar 17, 2025	Delisted / Withdrawn	DMLS	$799,000

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This house located in North Central, Raleigh, NC 27604 is currently for sale for $799,000. 603 Polk Street is a 1,397 square foot house with 2 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 14 days. 603 Polk Street is in the North Central neighborhood of Raleigh and has a WalkScore® of 73, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Oberlin Middle School, Broughton High School, and Conn Magnet Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: DMLS and Raleigh Homes Realty.

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