Some homes announce themselves the moment you arrive, and 517 Cole St is one of them. Set on a tree-lined street in the Glenwood-Brooklyn Historic District, this 1925 American Foursquare has the kind of pedigree that can't be replicated by anything built today. Step inside and the hardwood floors carry… Read More you into a living room anchored by a fireplace and crowned by a show-stopping original staircase, the unmistakable signature of a genuine century-old Raleigh home. Light pours in throughout, giving the front rooms an easy, welcoming warmth that's been part of this house since 1925. The kitchen tells a different, more contemporary chapter: thoughtfully updated for modern living, but careful never to erase the character around it. Down the hall, a wood-paneled bonus room offers a quiet retreat — the kind of space made for a bedroom, home office, a library, or simply a favorite reading chair. Three bedrooms and a bath and a half round out the interior, proof that historic homes don't need to be large to be extraordinary — just well-loved. In 2021 the home was updated with a new furnace and HVAC system; 2017 new hot water heater; 2025 new gutters, and interior and exterior paint. Outside, the story continues. A fully fenced backyard and mature landscaping create a private, established feel rare this close to downtown, while a versatile backyard shed adds flexibility — studio, office, or garden retreat, whichever you need it to be. Walk out the front door and Five Points, Glenwood South, Fletcher Park, and the Village District are all within easy reach — the best of intown Raleigh living, anchored by a neighborhood that has been treasured for well over a century. 517 Cole St isn't a new home dressed up to look old. It's the real thing — and it's ready for its next chapter. Read Less
Courtesy of Compass -- Raleigh, Courtney Whalen, 919-726-6548.
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
42
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Half Bath
1
Square Ft.
1,431
Lot Size
0.1 Acres
Year Built
1925
MLS Number
10191701
Additional Details
Property Access
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Appliances & Equipment
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
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