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Historic Homes for Sale in Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina has a rich history going back over 250 years, so it’s not surprising that there are historic homes for sale in Raleigh. The state capital since 1791, some of the homes date back to that era and have distinctive Colonial and Federalist styles.
Have you considered living in a historic home? From a real estate point of view, there are pros and cons to becoming a historic homeowner. On the plus side, buying a home in a historic district means you’ll usually join a community of folks interested in preserving the history of the area and taking care of the neighborhood - great for ongoing real estate property values!
In general, the resale value of homes in historic neighborhoods is higher. Finally, there may be tax credits available to you depending on which “type” of historic district you’re part of.
In Raleigh, there are two types of designations for historic areas and homes: Raleigh Historic Districts and the National Register of Historic Places. These designations have different requirements and benefits.
The Raleigh Historic Districts consist of eight local historic districts, each with its own unique ambiance: Blount Street, Boylan Heights, Capitol Square, Moore Square, Oakwood, Prince Hall, Glenwood-Brooklyn, and Oberlin Village.
Historic Oakwood, the Oak City’s oldest neighborhood, is north and east of downtown Raleigh and features beautiful homes built in the late 19th century. The older Oakwood homes were built in a variety of architectural styles, including Victorian, Bungalow, Craftsman, and Traditional.
The oldest house in Raleigh lies in Mordecai, a community made up of several different neighborhoods: Oakdale, Historic Mordecai, East Mordecai, Pilot Mill, and Capitol Park.
Other historic homes can be found in three prominent Raleigh suburbs that were developed in the early twentieth century: Forest Park, Boylan Heights, and Glenwood-Brooklyn.
Each of these neighborhoods features the hallmarks of pedestrian-friendly planning: tree-lined streets, sidewalks, alleyways, and smaller lots. A second wave of suburban development brought about neighborhoods in the Five Points area, including the prestigious Hayes Barton.
The Moore Square and Prince Hall historic districts encompass some of Raleigh’s historically black neighborhoods, with roots that are planted firmly in the Reconstruction era. Shaw University, established in 1865, attracted newly freed slaves and other blacks. It is one of the oldest HBCUs in the country along with Saint Augustine University (founded in 1867), also located downtown.
Homes in Prince Hall are modest one and two-story homes, featuring styles such as Craftsman, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival hybrids, Neoclassical, and Minimal Traditional. Historic neighborhoods include Idlewild, College Park, and South Park.
Other neighborhoods near downtown Raleigh that developed in the 1940s through 1960s include Cameron Village, Battery Heights, Longview Gardens, and Rochester Heights. These neighborhoods feature mostly ranch-style and split-level houses, as well as some Colonial, Minimal Traditional, and Cape Cod. Some of the floor plans in these houses are original to the style; other homes have been modernized and updated with more open concepts.
As a homeowner in a historic district, any exterior changes made to the house may be subject to design review by the Raleigh Historic Districts Commission.
And while many local review boards have a reputation for being heavy-handed in vetoing changes, the reality is that most applications are approved. As is so often the case, it’s the tiny percent of difficult approval cases that make the news and make people think that it’s impossible to change their homes in historic districts.
Raleigh also boasts many areas on the National Register of Historic Places, administered under the National Park Service in conjunction with state governments. The National Register names both neighborhoods and individual homes to the National Register; these properties are not subject to any restrictions unlike those in local historic districts.
There are a few benefits to owning a National Register home. Owners are eligible for a 20% federal investment tax credit that can be claimed against the cost of a certified rehabilitation of an income-producing historic building.
In addition, there is a 20% state investment tax credit for income-producing historic properties, and a 30% state credit for non-income-producing historic properties. For more information about these real estate tax credits, please visit NCDCR for the information on tax credits.
Find Historic Homes for Sale in Raleigh, North Carolina
Below is a complete list of historic homes in Raleigh. Whether you’re looking for a listing firm or someone to help you find that perfect home, please contact us if you have questions about any of the real estate listings, or about the Raleigh area in general.
Historic Homes for Sale in Raleigh
Investor's Dream Opportunity in the Growing Raleigh Market! Unlock the potential of this prime investment property located within the rapidly expanding city limits of ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 10171637 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Compact home. Very close to downtown and the Raleigh greenway. Drive 10 minutes to the White Oak shopping center in Garner. Lots of activity in the area.
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 10149551 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Investor's Dream Opportunity in the Growing Raleigh Market! Unlock the potential of this prime investment property located within the rapidly expanding city limits of ...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 10171636 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
If you know anyone tired of paying rent and ready to invest, check this gem out! Welcome to this charming home located between NC State and the heart of Cary! This home o...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10189155 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Nestled in one of Downtown Raleigh's most sought-after neighborhoods, this classic renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow seamlessly blends timeless charm with the comf...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10178808 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath is move-in ready! This home features major upgrades throughout, including a new roof, new windows, new HVAC system, updated el...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10184523 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome to historic urban living at its finest in this beautifully updated, industrial-style loft located within the coveted Caraleigh Mills community. Originally built i...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10177767 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
You can own a Piece of Raleigh History: The Lucille Hunter House. It is a rare opportunity to restore a landmark in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Located in the Prince H...
- 10144346 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
One of a kind historical Caraleigh Mills condo. Live the dream just minutes to downtown Raleigh or walking distance to the famous farmers market & Dix Park. This one bedr...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10166566 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Rare opportunity to own a classic log cabin-style home in the heart of Raleigh, conveniently located near NC State University and Downtown Raleigh. Situated on a wooded l...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10194306 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Caraleigh is amenity rich with pool, gym, EV charging stations, garden, and dog park all in the gated community. HOA covers your monthly water, sewer, fiber, and internet...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10178923 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Built in 1915 and fully reimagined, 1320 Oakwood keeps the character and skips the projects. Original hardwoods in the living and dining rooms were refinished by hand, an...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10190578 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome to 5046 Jackson King Road, where farmhouse character meets modern comfort! Situated on approximately 1.8 acres, this beautifully renovated home offers 4 bedrooms,...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10188499 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Prime .72 acre opportunity in the heart of Raleigh! Zoned OX-3 this versatile property allows for a variety of commercial uses- perfect for investors, developers, or bu...
- 10161428 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Downtown living without the condo—and NO HOA! This charming, reimagined 1920 bungalow offers 1,327 sq. ft. of surprisingly spacious and flexible living. Recent improveme...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10177859 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Renovation and/or Redevelopment opportunity in Downtown Raleigh 27601. On the BRT. This Property has many possibilities. Renovate, add ADU's. Or Tear down and entitle for...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10191329 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Excellent investment and redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Raleigh! This 1920s Craftsman features four individual units. Nestled on a quiet street in the highly d...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 10177968 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Lovely three bedroom, two bath home nestled on the south east corner of downtown Raleigh. A short walk to Fayetteville Street, Moore Square, amphitheater, performing art...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10174213 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome to The Cotton Mill, one of Raleigh's most distinctive historic condominium communities, where the character of the original mill meets a beautifully updated and e...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10191768 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
THE HOME IS BEING RENOVATED. THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN REDUCED IN PRICE TO SALE.THIS IS A GREAT PROPERTY WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL FOR AIRBNB OR OTHER USES.THERE IS AN OVERSIZ...
- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10069072 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
15 N Fisher Street is an income-producing triplex located directly behind another one of our active listings, 1612 Boyer, both owned by the same seller and available eith...
- 10136262 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Back on market - buyer financing fell through. The hardest part is done for you. In one of Raleigh's most coveted inside-the-beltline neighborhoods, 1825 White Oak Road...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10146407 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful home in convenient Five Points neighborhood in Raleigh. Walkable to Five Points shops and restaurants and just minutes to Glenwood South and Fayetteville St. ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10167846 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This vintage Raleigh bungalow is Inside The Beltline living done right. With open living spaces and high ceilings, 808 Brooklyn Street will make your dreams come true. Th...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10191250 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Tucked into the heart of Five Points, this charming 1940's home sits on a deep corner lot and offers 1,400 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. This 2-story home features r...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10192111 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
TWO Redevelopment Opportunities - Forest Hills, Minutes to Village District. Rare opportunity for 2 side by side lots in established Forest Hills, just minutes from the ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10170652 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Historic Character Meets Timeless Charm in Downtown Raleigh. Step into a rare piece of Raleigh history at 514 E Lane Street, where classic architecture, soaring ceilings,...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 10176079 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Built in 1901 for brothers James and Charles Ford, this Queen Anne/Neoclassical Revival two-story later housed prominent architect James Matthew Kennedy (designer of the ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10185413 MLS
- Ford-Kennedy House Bldg.
- ACTIVE Status
Located in one of Raleigh's most desirable Inside-the-Beltline locations, 1420 Park Drive offers a unique opportunity for renovation, investment, or potential redevelopme...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10190232 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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 Ame...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10191701 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Step into a piece of Raleigh history at the Andrew J. Etheridge House, a charming early-20th-century home in the Glenwood-Brooklyn Historic District—one of Raleigh's earl...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10180911 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful field stone 1930's historical bungalow with tons of charm in the heart of Bloomsbury/Five Points! Original hardwoods, 9' foot ceilings, 12" trim. Lovely family...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10186377 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
INVESTORS! Four units, an unbeatable Downtown Raleigh location, and immediate flexibility to put your rental strategy to work. Located in Historic Oakwood, this updated q...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 10174559 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Storybook stucco bungalow just steps from Five Points, one of Raleigh's most desirable, walkable neighborhoods. Sited on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature planting...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10194234 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
LOCATION and BEAUTIFUL!! This stone house is amazing! The house backs up to the Rose Garden and has the side road blocked so a lot of privacy close to downtown. Walk to P...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10175062 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautifully renovated for modern one-level living, with a second building featuring a 3-car garage, heated/cooled office, workshop space, and ADU potential. This home ble...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10185231 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Built in 1908 and set within Raleigh's beloved Boylan Heights Historic District, 414 S. Boylan Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own one of the neighborhood's origina...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10176708 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Stunning Fully Renovated Historic Home in Mordecai Place. Welcome to this beautifully restored two-story gem nestled in Mordecai Area, one of Raleigh's most sought-af...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10154543 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
A rare opportunity to own a fully renovated historic home just minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Glenwood South, and the Village District. Blending timeless Raleigh charact...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10137183 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Do you have a great imagination, a talented architect, and the desire to make a classic Five Points home your own? This 1927 brick home is full of character and ready for...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10180823 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Captivating 1925 Craftsman Bungalow in Downtown Raleigh's Oakwood Community! Steeped in history and brimming with architectural integrity, this circa 1925 Craftsman bunga...
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 10172819 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this hidden gem just south of Raleigh, where peaceful country living meets endless possibilities. Nestled on more than 4 picturesque acres, this charming farms...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10182412 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Perched above a picture-perfect backdrop, 1403 Park Drive is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 1,969-square-foot brick cottage that pairs Tudor Revival touches with a century of neigh...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10191972 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Looks can be deceiving. This vintage 1940 brick 1.5 story still looks like a single family residence from the street but at some point in the past it was converted to a 4...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 10192723 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Experience the character of a 1915 Forest Park home in one of Raleigh's most walkable locations—just moments from local shops, dining, coffee spots, NCSU, and downtown. T...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 10182428 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Step into HISTORIC OAKWOOD and a rare piece of Raleigh history with this captivating 1901 Victorian, one of the city's finest examples of Steamboat Gothic architecture — ...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 10176694 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
* Photos to be posted 9/25* Welcome to this charming four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home in Budleigh, ideally situated on approximately 0.31 acres near Five Points a...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 10194770 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Rich in character and full of timeless appeal, this well-maintained 1908 home offers a rare combination of historic charm and modern updates in a prime location. Fea...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 10183887 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The lifestyle that Historic Oakwood delivers, 225 Elm Street earns at every turn. A fully restored architectural original set along one of downtown Raleigh's most disting...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 10160841 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Classic Hayes Barton residence with limitless renovation potential. This distinctive 1937 two-story stone home, with a detached two-car garage, sits on a flat quarter-acr...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10174474 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
620 Cutler Street | Boylan Heights A former neighborhood grocery. A one-of-a-kind home. And a property with possibilities you simply don't find every day in downtown Ral...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10190611 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Located in Raleigh's historic Forest Park, this classic 1922 Dutch Colonial Revival blends timeless architecture with comfortable everyday living. Just moments from the V...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 10178468 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
To be built on a rare, flat two acre homesite in Raleigh, this proposed luxury home offers approximately 4,534 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, a 3 car garage and ex...
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 10192727 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Incredible development/renovation opportunity at Glenwood South, in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. A rare chance to build in one of the city's most active and desirable n...
- 9 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 10159638 MLS
- 3 Dwellings Bldg.
- ACTIVE Status
Incredible development/renovation opportunity at Glenwood South, in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. A rare chance to build in one of the city's most active and desirable n...
- 10159858 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Completely rebuilt to new construction standards behind a partially protected historic facade. New CO, builder warranty, appliance warranties, new mechanicals, new syste...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 10167171 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Some homes are purchased. Others are stewarded. Welcome to The Allen Home, a rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of Raleigh history in the heart of Boylan Heights....
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 10170585 MLS
- Allen Home Bldg.
- ACTIVE Status
Beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated, 127 Forest Road seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury living in one of Raleigh's most desirable Inside-the-B...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 10169785 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Timeless Charm and Privacy with the Ease of Inside-the-Beltline Living | Anderson Heights Welcome to 2615 Hazelwood Drive, a beautifully renovated 1940s home in the heart...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 10176558 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Constructed of locally-sourced stone with a slate roof, this architecturally significant home is sited on the largest land parcel in the neighborhood. This is a rare oppo...
- 7 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 10152602 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Located in Forest Park, one of Raleigh's most sought-after inside-the-beltline neighborhoods, 117 Hillcrest Road offers a rare opportunity to own an architecturally signi...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 10154452 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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