$620,000
About this home
Rare opportunity in one of Downtown Raleigh's most sought-after communities. Nestled on an oversized fenced corner lot along a picturesque tree-lined street, this charming Cooke Street cottage offers the perfect blend of historic character, modern updates, and low-maintenance living just steps from the heart of the city. Thoughtfully designed in 2009 to complement the timeless architecture of Historic Oakwood, located just one block away, this elegant home welcomes you with a generous covered front porch, fresh landscaping, and inviting curb appeal. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, soaring 8-foot doorways, abundant natural light, and a versatile floor plan designed for today's lifestyle. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, 42-inch custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, center island, and GE induction cooktop, flowing seamlessly into the eat-in dining area and flexible home office space. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bath, while ample storage throughout provides everyday convenience. Enjoy outdoor living on the refreshed rear deck overlooking the private fenced yard. Additional highlights include a private driveway with off-street parking for two vehicles, lighting upgrades throughout, a conveying security system, and a new HVAC system installed in May 2026. An exceptional combination of location, character, and modern comfort in one of Raleigh's most beloved downtown neighborhoods.
Property details
- MLS #
- 10177801
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 99
- On market date
- July 2, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.12 acres
Location
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 28, 2026.
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.