1208 Clifton Street

Closed 7/11/23
Closed 7/11/23
Cute little bungalow / ranch in East Mordecai
Covered concrete front porch facing Clifton Street
A decent amount of original charm remains, such as the masonry fireplace (decorative only and needs repair) and wood paneling in the living room
As well as built in bookshelves in the living room, and hardwood floors throughout, except for the kitchen and bathroom, as well as multi-light windows throughout
Spacious .22 acre lot gives slight mountain vibes and is large enough for expansion or new construction and to still have a yard
The back of the lot is much wider than the front, lending many options for utilizing different yard spaces
Such as the "secret garden" on one side of the house, with a mid century stone screen wall...also note the gradual slope of the lot allowing for a full walk in crawlspace / basement w/ workshop, and also affording a potential multi-story addition in back
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Classic layout is perfect for renovation/repair and/or addition to the side or the back
Or it's a good sized lot to start anew, if that's your preference, and still have some yard/outdoor space, which you can't always have with new construction these days
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Separate dining room in the front of the house adjacent to the living room
and the kitchen behind the dining room
The kitchen is quirky and cute (like the rest of the house) but needs improvement / renovation (like the rest of the house!)
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Hallway leads from the living room and dining room at the front of the house to the kitchen and bedrooms and bath in the back
Also of note are the paneled solid core doors with original hardware throughout the home
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And the wood floors of course
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The bathroom, like the kitchen, is cute and quirky, but needs repair and improvement
Due to the gently sloped lot, there is a full basement crawl space, allowing for easy access for repairs and/or renovations...
...as well as a workshop space with additional laundry hookups
Another view of the back yard space and basement area
Front porch facing Clifton St
Crape Myrtle in the front yard
Sold
Last Sold Price
$419,000
3 beds1,038 sqft
1208 Clifton St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.22 acresLot Size
1946Year Built
$404/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Come envision the potential in this East Mordecai home (w/ some retained original details & charm like solid core doors, vintage hardware, multi light windows, hardwood floors) on a large lot. Renovate as is to personalize it; bump out the side; bump out the back; start over and build your dream home. Or any combination of those! Amazing location convenient to Brookside Bodega & Optimist, Person St shops, Tap Yard & Pine State Coffee, everything happening at Whitaker Mill and Atlantic, Seaboard,...Come envision the potential in this East Mordecai home (w/ some retained original details & charm like solid core doors, vintage hardware, multi light windows, hardwood floors) on a large lot. Renovate as is to personalize it; bump out the side; bump out the back; start over and build your dream home. Or any combination of those! Amazing location convenient to Brookside Bodega & Optimist, Person St shops, Tap Yard & Pine State Coffee, everything happening at Whitaker Mill and Atlantic, Seaboard, numerous parks, downtown, and basically everything ITB, but nestled on a side street in a residential neighborhood. The existing quirky and artsy home needs updating and repair, but boasts a fantastic layout prime for renovation or expansion--and you'll still have a yard with many different spaces to claim!
  • Listed by: Mickey D Loughy 919.438.3447 Brokerage DRE #C27071 • Metro Digs, Inc
Listing closed: 07/11/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2514129

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Property Information for 1208 Clifton Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,040 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Subdivision: Lafayette
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Heading north on Person St from downtown, Person turns into Wake Forest, turn R on Lafayette, L on Clifton, house will be on your right.
  • Subdivision Name: Lafayette
  • Latitude: 35.794597
  • Longitude: -78.626898
  • Neighborhood: Mordecai
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,040.00
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 38 & PT 37
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
  • Tax Rate: 1.01
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2514129
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Conn Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin Middle
  • High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, None, On Street
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1038.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60x128x108x115
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1207.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Block
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Asbestos, Block
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Block, Concrete, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-In Crawl Space, Unheated, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Windows Treatment: Storm Window(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Other, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smooth Ceilings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
Room 1
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Lower
  • Description: Basment
Room 8
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main

Property History for 1208 Clifton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2023

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2514129

$419,000—
Jun 8, 2023

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2514129

—
Jun 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2514129

$419,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2023

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2514129

$419,000
06/08/2023

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2514129

—
06/01/2023

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2514129

$419,000

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

Public Records for 1208 Clifton Street

Taxable ValueLand$387,450Additions$39,373Total$426,823
Tax Record2025$3,742 ($312 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1986ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1714.13-04-6365 0003572Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1208 Clifton Street

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Conn Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Oberlin Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Needham Broughton High
Public - 9 to 12
Phillips High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Conn Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Oberlin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

Phillips High
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1208 Clifton Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
$419,000
3
1,038
9,583
1210 Clifton Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
$135,500
3
1,696
7,840
1204 Clifton Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
$695,000
4
1,811
6,969
1117 Norris Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
$412,500
3
1,053
5,662
1115 Norris Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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1
984
6,098
1214 Clifton Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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2
1,188
7,405

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