12308 Dolans Way
Closed 7/23/26
Closed 7/23/26
Description
Glass. Trees. Privacy. Repeat. Tucked into 1.42 wooded acres in North Raleigh, this contemporary retreat feels less like a subdivision home and more like a private modern hideaway built around light, nature, and space to breathe. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 4,551 sqr ft, 12308 Dolans Way delivers the kind of indoor/outdoor living buyers chase--but rarely find executed this well. The entire back of the house practically disappears into the landscape thanks to upper windows and oversized sliding...Glass. Trees. Privacy. Repeat. Tucked into 1.42 wooded acres in North Raleigh, this contemporary retreat feels less like a subdivision home and more like a private modern hideaway built around light, nature, and space to breathe. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 4,551 sqr ft, 12308 Dolans Way delivers the kind of indoor/outdoor living buyers chase--but rarely find executed this well. The entire back of the house practically disappears into the landscape thanks to upper windows and oversized sliding glass doors that stretch across the main level. Light pours through the family room, dining room, kitchen, and primary suite, while wooded views replace the usual lineup of neighboring windows. Step outside to the new wraparound rear and side deck and you immediately understand the vibe: coffee in the trees, quiet evenings under string lights, kids playing in the sunny grassy side yard near the kitchen, and enough privacy to forget you're still in Raleigh. The main living spaces flow naturally together, anchored by soaring ceilings, a dramatic fireplace, and walls of glass that keep the outdoors constantly in view. The kitchen feels connected to the outdoors as much as the home itself, with oversized slider access to the deck and direct sightlines to the sunny side yard. Expansive prep space. New countertops and backsplash. Under-cabinet lighting. High-end Miele double ovens. It's the kind of space that works just as well for slow mornings with coffee and sunlight pouring in as it does for hosting a full house for the weekend. The main-level primary suite feels like its own private wing with deck access, wooded views, a large walk-in closet, walk-in shower, and updated finishes. A dedicated office on the main floor feels genuinely tucked away--ideal for work calls without hearing the rest of the house. Upstairs, the loft-style landing overlooks the main living area below, allowing the expansive rear wall of glass to pull natural light deep within both levels of the home. The layout separates the secondary bedrooms for added privacy, connected by the open loft instead of a tight hallway. Both bedrooms feature dual walk-in closets, and the upstairs bath includes a well-appointed dual-sink vanity with a recently updated countertop. Downstairs, the home shifts into full retreat mode. Oversized sliders bring natural light and wooded views into a lower level that feels more like a private guest residence than a basement. A second stone fireplace anchors the recreation room, while the wet bar sets the stage for movie nights, game days, and long weekends with guests. The lower level also includes a gym/flex room, office/library space, guest suite with full bath, built-ins, multiple gathering areas, and a massive unfinished storage area with exterior access ready for a workshop, studio, golf simulator, or future expansion. Fresh paint, new carpet, updated lighting, serviced sliders, insulated garage doors with updated openers, whole-house Aquasana filtration, UV purification, steam humidifier integration, and advanced HVAC humidity control add substance behind the style. Enjoy the privacy of North Raleigh living with quick access to Falls Lake, Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve, Lafayette Village, RTP, RDU Airport, Six Forks Station, and I-540. Some homes are polished. Some homes are memorable. This one feels like an escape.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/23/2026 12:00 AM
- Listed by Marti Hampton • EXP Realty LLC
Property Details for 12308 Dolans Way
Status
MLS #
10166489
Taxes
$4,875 / year
HOA Fees
$46 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1990
Lot Size
1.42 AC / 61,855 SF
County
View
Yes
Showings Expected to Begin
05-15-2026
Subdivision
Carmel Forest
HOA Fees
$46.00
Location
Listing Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC
Sold By Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys INTE
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Building Information for 12308 Dolans Way
Stories-Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size1.42 AC / 61,855 SF
Payment Calculator
$4,951 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,498
Property Taxes
$406
HOA Dues
$46
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1Property Information for 12308 Dolans Way
Summary
Location and General Information
- Zoning: R-80W
- Directions: Get onto I-540 East / Northern Wake Expressway. Take Exit 14 for Falls of Neuse Road northbound. Continue north on Falls of Neuse Road for about 4-5 miles. Turn left onto Possum Track Road. Turn right onto Honeycutt Road. Turn left onto Dolans Way.
- Subdivision Name: Carmel Forest
- Latitude: 35.947634
- Longitude: -78.633229
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee Includes: None
- Association: Yes
- Total HOA Dues: $46.00
- HOA 1 Fees Required: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,874.75
- City Limits YN: No
- Lot Number: 17
- Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
- Comp Sale YN: No
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Property Leased YN: No
- Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
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: Additional Parking, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3.0
- Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Total: 4551.0
- Lot Features: Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Partially Cleared, Pie Shaped Lot, Wooded
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
- Parcel Number: 180004805066000 0178818
- Structure Type: House
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Primary Residence YN: Yes
- Sold PriceList Price: 0.98
Property and Assessments
- New Construction: No
- Photos Count: 57
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1281.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Senior Community: No
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
- Water Source: Public
- Water_Sewer: Public, Septic Tank, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation Details: Concrete, Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Shingle
- New Construction Type: Concrete, Frame, Wood Siding, House
Interior Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 2
- Basement Description: Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Multi Units
- Cooling?: Yes
- Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
- Heating?: Yes
- Appliances: Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
- Equipment Appliances: Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator
- Interior: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Additional Parking, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Concrete, Frame, Wood Siding, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
- Equipment: Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Additional Parking, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level
Room Information
Room Information
- Rooms Total: 19.0
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 15.3 x 16.3
- Room Width: 16.3
- Room Length: 15.3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 17.1 x 9.9
- Room Width: 9.9
- Room Length: 17.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 15.3 x 11.7
- Room Width: 11.7
- Room Length: 15.3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 15.3 x 8.2
- Room Width: 8.2
- Room Length: 15.3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.11
- Room Width: 11.11
- Room Length: 13.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 20.1 x 20.6
- Room Width: 20.6
- Room Length: 20.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 15.3 x 11.3
- Room Width: 11.3
- Room Length: 15.3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 8.0 x 7.11
- Room Width: 7.11
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 15.4 x 13.9
- Room Width: 13.9
- Room Length: 15.4
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 13.1
- Room Width: 13.1
- Room Length: 13.1
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 11
- Room Description: Flex
- Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 9.11
- Room Width: 9.11
- Room Length: 13.1
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Other
Room 12
- Room Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.11
- Room Width: 9.11
- Room Length: 11.3
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Other
Room 13
- Room Dimensions: 22.1 x 30.3
- Room Width: 30.3
- Room Length: 22.1
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Recreation Room
Room 14
- Room Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.1
- Room Width: 11.1
- Room Length: 13.2
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15
- Room Description: Bedroom 6
- Room Dimensions: 11.2 x 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Length: 11.2
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Other
Room 16
- Room Description: Flex
- Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 14.9
- Room Width: 14.9
- Room Length: 13.1
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Other
Room 17
- Room Description: Storage
- Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.5
- Room Width: 9.5
- Room Length: 11.5
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Other
Room 18
- Room Description: Utility
- Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 49.0
- Room Width: 49.0
- Room Length: 15.1
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Other
Room 19
- Room Description: Garage
- Room Dimensions: 31.7 x 23.7
- Room Width: 23.7
- Room Length: 31.7
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Class Name: CrossProperty
Property History for 12308 Dolans Way
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | $885,000 | — |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | — | |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | $900,000 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | — | |
| May 12, 2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | $925,000 | — |
| May 21, 2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #287756340 | $415,000 | — |
| May 21, 2004 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | $415,000 | — |
| May 21, 2004 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | $415,000 | — |
| Mar 18, 2004 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | — | |
| Oct 22, 2003 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | $434,500 | — |
| Oct 22, 2003 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | $434,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | $885,000 |
| 06/25/2026 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | — |
| 06/05/2026 | Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | $900,000 |
| 05/15/2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | — |
| 05/12/2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10166489 | $925,000 |
| 05/21/2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #287756340 | $415,000 |
| 05/21/2004 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | $415,000 |
| 05/21/2004 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | $415,000 |
| 03/18/2004 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | — |
| 10/22/2003 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | $434,500 |
| 10/22/2003 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #714190 | $434,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 12308 Dolans Way
Taxable ValueLand$252,000Additions$507,029Total$759,029
Tax Record2025$4,875 ($406 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,592 SqFtStories1Lot Size61,855 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated1990ZoningR-80WCountyWAKEAPN1800.04-80-5066-000
Schools near 12308 Dolans Way
This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 13 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brassfield Elementary PublicK to 5 | ||
West Millbrook Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
Millbrook High Public9 to 12 | ||
North Wake College And Career Academy Public9 to 13 |
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 12308 Dolans Way, Raleigh, NC 27614 | $885,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,551 | 61,855 |
$326,500 | 3 | 3 | 2,174 | 42,253 | |
– | – | 3 | 2,996 | 40,075 | |
– | – | 3 | 3,126 | 40,075 | |
$384,500 | 4 | 3 | 3,339 | 44,866 | |
– | – | 5 | 3,716 | 40,511 | |
– | – | 5 | 3,340 | 47,916 | |
– | – | – | – | 42,253 | |
– | – | 5 | 4,007 | 167,706 | |
$745,000 | 7 | 5 | 7,787 | 113,691 | |
$480,000 | – | 3 | 3,168 | 43,124 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 3,022 | – | |
$363,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,875 | 40,510 | |
$494,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,994 | 40,510 |
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