712 Dorothea Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

$625,000 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
1,226  sqft
Built in 1932

Nestled on a quiet one-way street in Boylan Heights, one of Raleigh's most beautiful old neighborhoods, it's hard not to be swept away by this bungalow. You'll likely be walking home from a concert, event or perhaps just a picnic at Dix Park, and you'll walk down the sidewalk to the white picket fence, come through the gate, arrive at the large covered front porch and pick up your hand-delivered mail from the mailbox at the front door. The home has nearly 100 years of character and charm, with a gorgeous fireplace once intended for coal and now converted to gas logs, authentic hardwood floors, beautiful built-ins, lots of storage space, detailed woodwork and an unfinished basement space. The living and dining room is open concept and is large enough for an office nook at one end. These owners added a stunning second full bathroom (yes, all permitted and official) so the primary bedroom now has its own en suite plus two large closets. Roof, HVAC and water heater have all been replaced in the last few years. The hallway bath is for guests and the second bedroom, currently used as a sunny and cheerful work-from-home office (best view in the house, in our opinion, second only to perhaps working on the front porch). Out back there's a fully fenced-in backyard, spacious storage shed, an eating area and a grassy area. This home offers all the convenience of downtown city life with a cozy place to garden and play fetch with your pup. Nearly every home in Boylan Heights has a history and a story to tell and this home certainly has many, many more to tell with its future owners. The neighbors look forward to welcoming you with open arms and probably some fresh treats from the local farmers market.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Closets, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Shower Only, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
Appliances:
Gas Cooktop
Laundry:
Laundry Room, Main Level
Basement:
Dirt Floor, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Flooring:
Hardwood, Vinyl
A/C:
true, Central Air, Electric
Heating:
true, Central, Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Decorative, Gas Log, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature:
Thermostat

Exterior

General:
Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Storage, Shed(s), Storage
Style:
Bungalow, Cottage, Traditional
Parking:
On Street

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Wood Frames
General:
Wood Siding, Unknown, 1, Brick/Mortar

Location

Road/Access:
City Street
Originating MLS:
Triangle MLS
County:
Wake

Lot

Zoning:
R-10, 1703353999
View:
Neighborhood
Fencing:
Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Full, Gate, Privacy, Wood

Utilities

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

Financial

Source:
Triangle MLS

This listing courtesy of:
Compass -- Raleigh, David Worters

About Raleigh, NC

Housing

Number of Units
248,854
Median Home Value
$321,574
Median Rent
$1,051

44.34% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.49% are vacant.

Commute

Car
56.80%
Public Transportation
1.18%
Walk to Work
0.97%
Work from Home
40.19%
Other
0.65%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
563,472
Median Age
36.70
Median Household Size
2.62

Education

High School
15.13%
Associate’s Degree
7.48%
Bachelor’s Degree
33.41%
Graduate Degree
19.76%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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