1008 Dorothea Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603

$650,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

2,103 Sq. Ft.

$309 / Sq. Ft.

2,103

Sq. Ft.

$309

per Sq. Ft.

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Closed 9/12/25

Description

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Step into a piece of Raleigh's history with this beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated 100-year-old home in the heart of Historic Boylan Heights. Overflowing with charm and character, this unique property perfectly blends vintage details with modern functionality—offering the lifestyle you've been dreaming of just steps from the city's best galleries, shops, bars, restaurants, and the stunning Dix Park. On the first floor, you'll find a cozy bedroom, a full bathroom, and a versatile office/den—ideal for remote work, guests, or a quiet reading nook. Upstairs, the light-filled living and dining space is centered around a mid-room, see-through brick fireplace that brings warmth and ambiance to both areas. The spacious kitchen offers an abundance of counter space, including a bar-height counter perfect for 3-4 stools—ideal for casual dining or entertaining. Two additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide comfort and convenience. Enjoy relaxing mornings or lazy afternoons on the charming second-floor front porch, complete with space for your favorite plants, porch furniture, or even a hammock. Parking is easy with street parking out front and off-street parking accessible via the rear alley. Whether you're walking, biking, or driving, you'll love the vibrant lifestyle this location offers—all while enjoying the timeless character and warmth of a truly special historic home. Don't miss this rare opportunity in one of Raleigh's most beloved neighborhoods!

Listed by Elizabeth Guertin • Thomas Guertin Real Estate Inc

Property Details for 1008 Dorothea Drive

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Subdivision

Boylan Heights

LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 04:04 AM

Property Details for 1008 Dorothea Drive

Status	Closed
MLS #	10099605
Days on Market	43
Taxes	$5,464 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Property Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1920
Lot Size	0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
County	Wake County

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Building Information for 1008 Dorothea Drive

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

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$3,728 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,273

Property Taxes

$455

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1008 Dorothea Drive

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Take Glenwood Avenue Towards Downtown Raleigh. Cross Over Hillsborough Street, Then RIGHT On W. Morgan. Take First LEFT OnBoylan Avenue, Then RIGHT On Dorothea Drive
Subdivision Name: Boylan Heights

Latitude: 35.773196
Longitude: -78.654583

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $5,463.73

City Limits Of: Raleigh
City Limits YN: Yes
Lot Number: 210
Restrictive Covenants YN: No

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Property Leased YN: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-07-31

School Information

Elementary School: Wake County Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools

High School: Wake County Schools

Parking

Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Alley Access, No Garage, Off Street, On Street

Carport: No
Attached Garage: No
Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2103.0
Architectural Style: Bungalow

Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Number: 1703264551
Structure Type: Site Built
Enhanced Accessible: Yes
Primary Residence YN: No
Sold PriceList Price: 0.93

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 38

Below Grade Finished Area: 675.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Balcony

Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
New Construction Type: Wood Siding, Site Built

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Basement Description: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Partial, Partially Finished, Crawl Space

Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Double Sided, Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Fireplace Y N: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Fireplace(s), Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Bookcases, Granite Counters
Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer
Interior: Alley Access, No Garage, Off Street, On Street, Wood Siding, Main Level
Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer, Main Level, Alley Access, No Garage, Off Street, On Street

Room Information

Rooms Total: 7.0

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room Width: 14.0

Room Length: 17.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 9 x 12
Room Width: 12.0

Room Length: 9.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 16 x 10
Room Width: 10.0

Room Length: 16.0
Room Level: Basement
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 17 x 10
Room Width: 10.0

Room Length: 17.0
Room Level: Basement
Room Type: Den

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Width: 13.0

Room Length: 14.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Width: 13.0

Room Length: 14.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Width: 13.0

Room Length: 14.0
Room Level: First
Room Type: Living Room

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Sale and Listing

Property Type: Residential
Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1008 Dorothea Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 12, 2025	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10099605	$650,000	—
Sep 9, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1913919805	$650,000	+3.4% / yr
Jul 11, 2025	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10099605		—
Jun 25, 2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10099605	$699,000	—
May 29, 2025	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10099605	$730,000	—
Dec 31, 2011	Expired AMLS #1777750	$339,900	—
Dec 31, 2011	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1777750		—
Nov 9, 2011	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1777750		—
Apr 6, 2011	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1777750	$359,950	—
Apr 6, 2011	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1777750	$359,950	—
Apr 6, 2011	Listed (Active) AMLS #1777750	$359,950	—
Dec 1, 2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1756789		—
Dec 1, 2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1756789		—
Nov 30, 2010	Expired AMLS #1751219	$374,950	—
Nov 30, 2010	Expired AMLS #1756789	$374,950	—
Nov 30, 2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1751219		—
Nov 16, 2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1756789	$374,950	—
Nov 16, 2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1756789	$374,950	—
Nov 16, 2010	Listed (Active) AMLS #1756789	$374,950	—
Nov 15, 2010	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1751219		—
Oct 8, 2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1751219	$374,950	—
Oct 8, 2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1717611		—
Oct 8, 2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1751219	$374,950	—
Oct 8, 2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1717611		—
Oct 8, 2010	Listed (Active) AMLS #1751219	$374,950	—
Oct 7, 2010	Expired AMLS #1717611	$374,950	—
Mar 31, 2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1717611	$369,000	—
Mar 31, 2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1717611	$369,000	—
Mar 31, 2010	Listed (Active) AMLS #1717611	$369,000	—
Dec 1, 2009	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1662881		—
Dec 1, 2009	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1662881		—
Nov 30, 2009	Expired AMLS #1662881	$396,000	—
May 7, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1662881	$369,000	—
May 7, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1662881	$369,000	—
May 7, 2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1662881	$369,000	—
Dec 14, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #230197733	$359,000	—
Apr 6, 2007	Sold AMLS #881089	$359,000	—
Apr 6, 2007	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #881089	$359,000	—
Apr 6, 2007	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #881089	$359,000	—
Oct 30, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #204888009	$359,000	+7.5% / yr
Sep 6, 2006	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #881089		—
Aug 4, 2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #881089	$379,000	—
Aug 4, 2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #881089	$379,000	—
Aug 4, 2006	Listed (Active) AMLS #881089	$379,000	—
Jul 23, 2006	Sold AMLS #829477	$339,000	—
Jul 23, 2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #829477	$339,000	—
Jul 23, 2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #829477	$339,000	—
Jan 12, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #172827789	$339,000	—
Dec 19, 2005	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #829477		—
Oct 16, 2005	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #829477	$329,000	—
Oct 16, 2005	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #829477	$329,000	—
Oct 16, 2005	Listed (Active) AMLS #829477	$329,000	—
Jun 1, 2005	Expired AMLS #778714	$334,500	—
Jun 1, 2005	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #778714		—
Jun 1, 2005	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #778714		—
Dec 30, 2004	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #778714	$334,500	—
Dec 30, 2004	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #778714	$334,500	—
Dec 30, 2004	Listed (Active) AMLS #778714	$334,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/12/2025	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10099605	$650,000
09/09/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1913919805	$650,000 +3.4% / yr
07/11/2025	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10099605	—
06/25/2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10099605	$699,000
05/29/2025	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10099605	$730,000
12/31/2011	Expired AMLS #1777750	$339,900
12/31/2011	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1777750	—
11/09/2011	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1777750	—
04/06/2011	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1777750	$359,950
04/06/2011	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1777750	$359,950
04/06/2011	Listed (Active) AMLS #1777750	$359,950
12/01/2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1756789	—
12/01/2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1756789	—
11/30/2010	Expired AMLS #1751219	$374,950
11/30/2010	Expired AMLS #1756789	$374,950
11/30/2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1751219	—
11/16/2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1756789	$374,950
11/16/2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1756789	$374,950
11/16/2010	Listed (Active) AMLS #1756789	$374,950
11/15/2010	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1751219	—
10/08/2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1751219	$374,950
10/08/2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1717611	—
10/08/2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1751219	$374,950
10/08/2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1717611	—
10/08/2010	Listed (Active) AMLS #1751219	$374,950
10/07/2010	Expired AMLS #1717611	$374,950
03/31/2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1717611	$369,000
03/31/2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1717611	$369,000
03/31/2010	Listed (Active) AMLS #1717611	$369,000
12/01/2009	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1662881	—
12/01/2009	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1662881	—
11/30/2009	Expired AMLS #1662881	$396,000
05/07/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1662881	$369,000
05/07/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1662881	$369,000
05/07/2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1662881	$369,000
12/14/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #230197733	$359,000
04/06/2007	Sold AMLS #881089	$359,000
04/06/2007	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #881089	$359,000
04/06/2007	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #881089	$359,000
10/30/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #204888009	$359,000 +7.5% / yr
09/06/2006	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #881089	—
08/04/2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #881089	$379,000
08/04/2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #881089	$379,000
08/04/2006	Listed (Active) AMLS #881089	$379,000
07/23/2006	Sold AMLS #829477	$339,000
07/23/2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #829477	$339,000
07/23/2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #829477	$339,000
01/12/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #172827789	$339,000
12/19/2005	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #829477	—
10/16/2005	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #829477	$329,000
10/16/2005	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #829477	$329,000
10/16/2005	Listed (Active) AMLS #829477	$329,000
06/01/2005	Expired AMLS #778714	$334,500
06/01/2005	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #778714	—
06/01/2005	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #778714	—
12/30/2004	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #778714	$334,500
12/30/2004	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #778714	$334,500
12/30/2004	Listed (Active) AMLS #778714	$334,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1008 Dorothea Drive

Taxable ValueLand$345,000Additions$281,797Total$626,797

Tax Record2025$5,486 ($457 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1990ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1703.09-26-4551 0013182Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1008 Dorothea Drive

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Wiley Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.8 mi
6/10	Oberlin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.8 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	0.5 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	1.4 mi
8/10	Vernon Malone College and Career Academy	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	1.6 mi
NR	Saint Mary's School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Sacred Heart Cathedral School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Wiley Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
6/10	Oberlin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.8 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	0.5 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	1.4 mi
8/10	Vernon Malone College and Career Academy Public9 to 13 Nearby school	1.6 mi
NR	Saint Mary's School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Sacred Heart Cathedral School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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