$659,000

Tucked off Powell Drive in Raleigh, this architect-designed modern home delivers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a layout that punches well above its footprint by making every space work harder, brighter, and better. The location is ridiculously convenient. The design is intentional. And the indoor-outdoor connection is real. The… Read More approach already feels different. A weathered Corten steel retention wall sets the tone. An approximately 11-foot accordion-style glass opening hints at what happens inside. The detached carport and exterior storage keep the front clean and functional. Between the home and carport, a fully fenced backyard and greenspace become part of the living experience outdoors. Inside, tall ceilings, site-finished wood floors, and windows in every room make the space feel bigger than the footprint suggests. The kitchen stays clean and functional with Bosch appliances, an eat-in layout, electric cooking, and a convection microwave that doubles as a second oven. The open, main living area keeps sightlines clean, pulls in natural light from multiple directions, and uses every inch with intention. Then the accordion-style glass door folds away and turns the back porch into another living room--complete with its own fireplace and enough space for coffee in the morning, drinks with friends, game days, or slow evenings outside. Open the wall and the entire house changes. Upstairs, the house somehow gets even better. More sky, more light, more openness. Windows pull daylight in from multiple directions and give the level an unexpectedly airy feel. The primary suite includes an ensuite bath, while two additional bedrooms share a well-finished hall bath. One secondary bedroom makes the most of every inch with custom built-in bunks, integrated lighting, hidden storage, and details that feel practical and purposeful. Laundry upstairs keeps daily life efficient. Behind the design, the house works smarter too. Five energy-efficient ductless mini-splits across two systems allow for higher ceilings and individualized comfort, with separate temperature control serving the main living spaces and each bedroom. A tankless water heater, sealed crawl space with exterior access, continuous ventilation strategy, and Google Fiber add efficiency to the everyday. Location is one of the biggest advantages--tucked away but close to everything. Downtown Raleigh is just ~15 minutes away, with Carter-Finley Stadium, the NC State Fairgrounds, NC State University, and the NC Museum of Art all within ~3-5 minutes. Crossroads, Pullen Park, UNC REX Hospital, Crabtree, Downtown Cary, and RDU Airport are all within about 8-11 minutes, making daily life, game days, travel, and weekends easy. Modern architecture that maximizes every inch of square footage and a location that keeps Raleigh close. Schedule your showing and come see why this one lives bigger than expected. Read Less

Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC, Marti Hampton, 888-584-9431.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 26, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,114

Lot Size

0.11 Acres

Year Built

2017

MLS Number

10169619

30 Days Snapshot Of 27606

$265k

-8%

(avg) sold price

-50%

home sold

161

+50%

(avg) days on market

Snapshot

Area Map

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Built-In Electric Range", "Convection Oven", "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Down Draft", "Electric Cooktop", "Microwave", "Plumbed For Ice Maker", "Refrigerator", "Tankless Water Heater", "Oven", "Washer/Dryer"

Building

Building Area Total: 2114, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: "Block", "HardiPlank Type", Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 2114, Other Structures: "Storage", Structure Type: "House", Year Built: 2017

Cooling

Cooling: "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Ductless", "Electric", "Heat Pump", "Multi Units", "Zoned", Cooling Included

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: "Covered", "Patio", "Rear Porch"

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included

Floors

Flooring: "See Remarks"

Heating

Heating: "Ductless", "Electric", "Fireplace(s)", "Heat Pump", "Zoned", Heating Included

Home Owner's Association

Association Amenities: "None"

Interior Features

Interior Features: "Bathtub/Shower Combination", "Built-in Features", "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Dining L", "Double Vanity", "Eat-in Kitchen", "High Ceilings", "Kitchen Island", "Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures", "Open Floorplan", "Quartz Counters", "Recessed Lighting", "Separate Shower", "Smooth Ceilings", "Vaulted Ceiling(s)", "Walk-In Closet(s)", "Walk-In Shower"

Laundry

Features: "Laundry Room", "Upper Level"

Lot

Lot Features: "Back Yard", "Garden", "Landscaped", "Level", "Rectangular Lot", Lot Size Acres: 0.11, Lot Size Area: 4791.6, Lot Size Square Feet: 4791.6, Lot Size Units: Square Feet, Parcel Number: 078418428079000 0429344

Parking

Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Detached, Detached Carport, Lighted, 2 carport spaces, Carport Included, Open Parking

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, Zoning: R-10

Roof

Roof: "Metal"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 4588.62

Utilities

Utilities: "Electricity Connected", "Natural Gas Connected", "Sewer Connected", "Water Connected", Water Source: "Public"

Windows

Window Features: "Screens"

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