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$1,100,000

523 S West Street 501, Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh, NC 27601
Listed by Carolyn Swenson · Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2020

About this home

OPEN HOUSE POSTPONED TO 10/17. Luxury. Design. Views. Location. One extraordinary downtown residence. Welcome to Unit 501 at The Fairweather, a sophisticated penthouse corner residence in the heart of downtown Raleigh. One of only 2 penthouse corner units in the building offering single-level living. This home delivers a rare combination of sweeping city views, exceptional design, and effortless downtown living. Professionally designed by Bardi, every detail has been thoughtfully curated, from custom wall coverings and statement lighting to tailored window treatments, remote shades, and custom-designed closets that maximizes storage while minimizing clutter. The chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, an expansive island with seating for four, custom backsplash, and a gas range and hood perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. A dramatic wall of windows connects the living space to a private balcony with sweeping downtown views, while The Fairweather's rooftop lounge offers a fire pit, comfortable conversation areas, and a grill for elevated outdoor entertaining. And then there's the location: restaurants, bars, museums, concert venues, shopping, entertainment, and public transportation are all just outside your door. This is luxury you can see in the photographs but you have to experience it in person to truly appreciate it. Come see why Unit 501 at The Fairweather is unlike any other. You will also enjoy 2 garage spaces and a storage unit with this lovely unit!

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10196973
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
The Fairweather
Status
Active
Days on market
11
On market date
October 7, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Wiley Elementary
0.83 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
368
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Oberlin Middle
2.83 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,202
Student:teacher ratio
15.2:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Needham Broughton High
1.19 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
2,098
Student:teacher ratio
16.1:1
District
Wake County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Raleigh's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

90
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies3

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Raleigh, from live MLS data.

On the market 11 days -- 78 fewer days than Raleigh's current average of 89 days.
For reference, the median list price across 2,873 active listings in Raleigh right now is $379,900.

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Est. monthly payment
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$220,000 down
$880,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,708
Property tax (est.)$917
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 5 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.