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Property Description
Turn of the Century Southern Beauty conveniently located in the desired neighborhood of Historic Boylan Heights in Downtown Raleigh awaits its lucky new owner. This stunning home is filled with charming and distinctive features including: inviting full wrapped front porch; gorgeous original hardwoods on1st and 2nd floor; 4 original fireplaces (decorative only) with beautiful mantels; 9.5ft smooth ceilings; flexible floorplan with 1st floor bedroom/office, 1st floor full bath, den/studio, living room, family room, sep dining room and 3 bedroom upstairs; unfinished basement with interior and exterior entrances offers a potential apartment, in-law suite, etc.; large corner lot with off street parking pad and rear alley access; updated kitchen with beautiful maple cabinets, custom Heath ceramic tile backsplash; granite countertops and island; new dishwasher (2024), new gas range (2024) and French door refrig; updated bathrooms; artisan fans and lighting; stacked washer/dryer (2022) conveys and are currently in 1st floor cedar closet but can be moved to basement if preferred; 2 energy efficient HVAC units (2021); energy efficient storm windows; interior painted (2024); exterior painted (2021); lovely 2nd floor rear covered porch; 2 sets of original pocket doors; handsomely restored original banister and handrails in center staircase; custom built floor to ceiling bookcases; fenced front yard and more. All this with easy access to community parks and playgrounds, shops and restaurants, NCSU, Dix Park, Glenwood South and all that Downtown Raleigh has to offer. Life is good here! Home priced below recent appraisal. Ask Listing Agent for details.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 524 S Boylan Ave
General
- Sold For: $998,500
- Taxes: $7,010
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10089585
- Added to Site: 316 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace(s): Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Wr
Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street, On Site, Parking Pad
Location
- County: Wake
- Subdivision: Boylan Heights
- Driving Directions: From Hillsborough St., head South on Boylan Ave to the corner of W Lenoir St.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Wake - Wiley
- Middle School: Wake - Oberlin
- High School: Wake - Broughton
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
- Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Shingle, Copper, Metal
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 2520
- Square Feet: 2,520
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,520 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
Lot Features
- Property View: Downtown, Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,276.4
- Lot Dimensions: 59 x 149 x 54 x 148
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees, Level
- Fencing (Description): Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,010.9
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1703365625
- Lot Number: 148
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Brier Creek, David Henry Johnson (919) 623-6855
Sold by Allen Tate/Raleigh-Falls Neuse, Amber Lynn
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Schools
Schools serving 524 S Boylan Ave
School District:Wake County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wiley Elementary 301 Saint Marys Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Oberlin Middle School 2816 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27608 | 6-8 | 2.9 mi |
Needham Broughton High 723 Saint Marys Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 524 S Boylan Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/02/2025
Sold
$998,500
0.35%
MLS
4/15/2025
Listed
$995,000
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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.
524 S Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603 (MLS# 10089585) is a Single Family property that was sold at $998,500 on June 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 524 S Boylan Avenue? 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.

