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Property Description
A spectacular opportunity in a prime inside the beltline location. This private oasis sits on a half-acre lot and offers parking for 5 cars -plus with a 3-car detached and a 2-car attached garage as well a plenty of driveway. The detached garage also has roughly 880 square feet of unfinished space that would make great rental apartment, home office, woodworking shop, artists loft or home gym. Plumbing and electrical in garage. This masterpiece of a home was the last home built by legendary Raleigh custom home builder Grady T Ferrell, Jr. Having built this beauty for his family, he spared no expense on materials and finish levels. The fine craftsmanship is emblematic of the era (built in 2006) and is just not available in many of the newly built homes today. The home offers over 4500 Sq Ft, 4 Bedrooms, 4 full baths and 3 - half baths. You'll love the large kitchen with beautiful cherry toned mahogany cabinetry, plenty of granite counter space and bar seating at the island. The island features a gas cooktop and ample workspace on the counter. A wall oven and microwave are right next to the island. A cozy keeping room with fireplace and breakfast room surround the kitchen. The large formal dining room is great for entertaining friends. The living room with fireplace sports views of the large back yard and covered sitting porch. A spacious guest suite rests at the end of home offering peace and quiet. The 2nd level features a large master suite with huge custom built in closet with cherry cabinetry. The master bath has a giant walk in shower and separates his and her areas with toilet and vanities. There are two other bedrooms with full baths and a huge bonus room measuring 29'x24'. On the 3rd level there is walk up attic about 35' x 30'. Plenty of storage in this home and over the detached garage. The home is in good overall condition with some updates and repairs done recently including crawl space work, a new water heater, new gutters, plumbing and electrical repairs. A pre-inspection of the home was done and is available for review so you can bid confidently on this home. With such good bones, size, privacy and location, buyers can put their own decor updates, design touches on this home and create a magnificent home of their dreams. This is one superb location nestled between Cameron Village, Hayes Barton and Five Points and only 3 miles to the heart of downtown Raleigh. With a little investment this home will return so much value and provide you with a private enclave and a wonderful luxury estate home bringing comfort and happiness. The home is accessed via a private driveway off of Churchill Drive.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1505 Chester Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,875,000
- Taxes: $16,653
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10124884
- Added to Site: 108 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Kitchen, Living Room
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Additional Parking
Location
- County: Wake
- Subdivision: Forty Acres
- Driving Directions: From Wade Ave at Oberlin Road go North on Oberlin to left on Chester Rd. Go about 2/10 of mile to left on Churchill. About 200' down on the right is the driveway to the home. There is a brick monument with the address just to the left of the driveway. So - the driveway to the home is NOT on Chester Road but on Churchill Drive. When youcome to end of driveway, it is best to turn to your right and park near the attached garage. When you leave, it is best to back up all the way into the drive that goes to the detached garage and head out of the driveway head first.
- Direction Faces: East
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Wake - Lacy
- Middle School: Wake - Oberlin
- High School: Wake - Broughton
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
- Structure Type: House
- Builder: Grady T Ferrel, Jr.
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame, Stone Veneer, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Size: 4508
- Square Feet: 4,508
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,508 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2006
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s), Second Garage
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.58
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 25,264.8
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $16,653
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1704.05086267.000
- Lot Number: 33
Listed and Sold by Keller Williams Legacy, Tom Mabrey (919) 923-2075
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Schools
Schools serving 1505 Chester Rd
School District:Wake County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lacy Elementary 2001 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 | PK-5 | 1.3 mi |
Oberlin Middle School 2816 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27608 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Needham Broughton High 723 Saint Marys Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1505 Chester Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/05/2025
Sold
$1,875,000
-14.77%
MLS
10/01/2025
Listed
$2,200,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1505 Chester Road, Raleigh, NC 27608 (MLS# 10124884) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,875,000 on December 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 1505 Chester Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Raleigh? You can browse all Raleigh real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

