1231 Canterbury Road

Closed 10/16/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,250,000

5 beds6 baths4,706 sqft$478/sqft

1231 Canterbury Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.32 acresLot Size

2017Year Built

$478/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Experience luxury living at its finest in this stunning home nestled on one of Raleigh’s most iconic and beautiful streets. With a perfect blend of classic charm and modern elegance, this property offers a lifestyle of comfort, convenience and sophistication. Complete w/ a total of 5 bedrooms/5.5 baths, this spacious home boasts generously sized bedrooms, each with its own well-appointed bath and walk-in closet. The chef-inspired kitchen touts top-of-the-line stainless appliances, brick-style backsplash,...Experience luxury living at its finest in this stunning home nestled on one of Raleigh’s most iconic and beautiful streets. With a perfect blend of classic charm and modern elegance, this property offers a lifestyle of comfort, convenience and sophistication. Complete w/ a total of 5 bedrooms/5.5 baths, this spacious home boasts generously sized bedrooms, each with its own well-appointed bath and walk-in closet. The chef-inspired kitchen touts top-of-the-line stainless appliances, brick-style backsplash, a large center island w/bar seating and a cozy banquette. Whether you're hosting a lavish dinner party or preparing a casual meal, this kitchen is a culinary haven. The main floor owner’s suite is a true retreat, featuring a spa-like ensuite bathroom, a soaking tub and separate shower and an immense walk-in closet. The meticulously landscaped backyard invites outdoor living with a spacious covered patio w/fireplace and plenty of space for outdoor dining and recreation. An additional 750+ square feet of unfinished attic space on the second level makes easy-access storage or could be finished for additional footage.

Listed by: Mollie W Owen • Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Listed by: Jenny L Allen • Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int

Listing closed: 10/16/2023 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 2530698

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Property Information for 1231 Canterbury Road

Property Details

Taxes: $13,554 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wake County
View: No
Subdivision: Sunset Hills
HOA Fees: $.00
Association Fee2: $.00

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 2017
Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 13,939 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From I-440, take the Wade Avenue Exit towards downtown Raleigh, turn left onto Canterbury Road. House will be on the left just before Grant Avenue.
Subdivision Name: Sunset Hills

Latitude: 35.80251
Longitude: -78.669959

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Lot: 53

Tax Annual Amount: $13,554.00

Owner

Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)

School Information

Elementary School: Wake - Lacy
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Martin

High School: Wake - Broughton

Parking

Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Carport Spaces: 0.0

Carport: No
Attached Garage: Yes
Covered Spaces: 2.0
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

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Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions: 80 x 170 x 80 x 170

Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: House, Site Built

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 67

Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Builder Name: L&L of Raleigh Inc.

Utilities

Sewer: City Sewer
Water Source: City Water

Gas: Natural Gas
Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick Front, Fiber Cement
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Irrigation System, Lighting

Fencing: Fenced Yard
Foundation Details: Block
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Porch, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Security Features: Prewired
New Construction Type: Brick Front, Fiber Cement, House, Site Built

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Fireplace Features: Outside, Gas Log, Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Fireplace Y N: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Brick, Hardwood, Tile
Cooling: 3 Zone, Central Air, A/C Age 6+ Years
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: 3 Zone, Forced Air, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Electric, Natural Gas
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Htr Age 6+ Yrs, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
Laundry Features: Second Laundry, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Laundry Room
Interior Features: Bonus Room/Finish, Entrance Foyer, Family Room, Office, Walk In Pantry, Separate Living room, Study, 10Ft+ Ceiling, 9 Ft Ceiling, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Distributed Audio, Granite Counters, Pantry, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Smooth Ceilings, Kitchen Island
Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Htr Age 6+ Yrs, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
Interior: Attached, Garage, Brick Front, Fiber Cement, Second Laundry, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Laundry Room, Prewired
Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Htr Age 6+ Yrs, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Second Laundry, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Laundry Room, Attached, Garage

Room Information

Rooms Total: 15.0

Agent

Sale and Listing

For Sale YN: No
Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 1231 Canterbury Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 16, 2023	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2530698	$2,250,000	—
Oct 16, 2023	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2530698	$2,250,000	—
Sep 25, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1520371107	$2,250,000	+10.9% / yr
Sep 6, 2023	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2530698		—
Sep 6, 2023	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2530698	$1,995,000	—
Sep 6, 2023	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2530698	$1,995,000	—
Sep 28, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #606945261	$1,210,000	—
Sep 28, 2017	Sold AMLS #2113236	$1,210,000	—
Sep 28, 2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2113236	$1,210,000	—
Sep 28, 2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2113236	$1,210,000	—
Aug 27, 2017	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2113236		—
Mar 1, 2017	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2113236	$1,250,000	—
Mar 1, 2017	Listed (Active) AMLS #2113236	$1,250,000	—
Mar 1, 2017	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2113236	$1,250,000	—
Nov 2, 2015	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000	—
Nov 2, 2015	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2027809		—
Nov 2, 2015	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000	—
Nov 1, 2015	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000	—
Nov 1, 2015	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2027809		—
Sep 1, 2015	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2027809		—
Sep 1, 2015	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000	—
Sep 1, 2015	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000	—
Oct 1, 2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1697759		—
Oct 1, 2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1697759		—
Sep 30, 2010	Expired AMLS #1697759	$350,000	—
Dec 7, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1697759	$399,900	—
Dec 7, 2009	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1673264		—
Dec 7, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1697759	$399,900	—
Dec 7, 2009	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1673264		—
Dec 7, 2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1697759	$399,900	—
Dec 6, 2009	Expired AMLS #1673264	$389,900	—
Jul 6, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1673264	$399,900	—
Jul 6, 2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1673264	$399,900	—
Jul 6, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1673264	$399,900	—
Dec 30, 2002	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #664380	$282,500	—
Dec 30, 2002	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #664380	$282,500	—
Dec 30, 2002	Sold AMLS #664380	$282,500	—
Nov 13, 2002	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #664380		—
Nov 6, 2002	Listed (Active) AMLS #664380	$292,900	—
Nov 6, 2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #664380	$292,900	—
Nov 6, 2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #664380	$292,900	—
Apr 16, 1999	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #509270	$191,100	—
Mar 22, 1999	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #509270		—
Mar 22, 1999	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #509270	$189,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/16/2023	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2530698	$2,250,000
10/16/2023	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2530698	$2,250,000
09/25/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1520371107	$2,250,000 +10.9% / yr
09/06/2023	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2530698	—
09/06/2023	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2530698	$1,995,000
09/06/2023	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2530698	$1,995,000
09/28/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #606945261	$1,210,000
09/28/2017	Sold AMLS #2113236	$1,210,000
09/28/2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2113236	$1,210,000
09/28/2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2113236	$1,210,000
08/27/2017	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2113236	—
03/01/2017	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2113236	$1,250,000
03/01/2017	Listed (Active) AMLS #2113236	$1,250,000
03/01/2017	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2113236	$1,250,000
11/02/2015	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000
11/02/2015	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	—
11/02/2015	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000
11/01/2015	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000
11/01/2015	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	—
09/01/2015	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	—
09/01/2015	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000
09/01/2015	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2027809	$400,000
10/01/2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1697759	—
10/01/2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1697759	—
09/30/2010	Expired AMLS #1697759	$350,000
12/07/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1697759	$399,900
12/07/2009	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1673264	—
12/07/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1697759	$399,900
12/07/2009	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1673264	—
12/07/2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1697759	$399,900
12/06/2009	Expired AMLS #1673264	$389,900
07/06/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1673264	$399,900
07/06/2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1673264	$399,900
07/06/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1673264	$399,900
12/30/2002	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #664380	$282,500
12/30/2002	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #664380	$282,500
12/30/2002	Sold AMLS #664380	$282,500
11/13/2002	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #664380	—
11/06/2002	Listed (Active) AMLS #664380	$292,900
11/06/2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #664380	$292,900
11/06/2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #664380	$292,900
04/16/1999	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #509270	$191,100
03/22/1999	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #509270	—
03/22/1999	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #509270	$189,900

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

Public Records for 1231 Canterbury Road

Taxable ValueLand$650,000Additions$1,490,629Total$2,140,629

Tax Record2025$18,688 ($1,557 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,593 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,593 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2017ZoningR-4CountyWAKEAPN0794.12-77-8167 0061125Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1231 Canterbury Road

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Lacy Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.0 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.3 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	1.7 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	2.8 mi
6/10	Mount Vernon	Public - Choice school	K to 8	2.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Lacy Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.0 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	1.7 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	2.8 mi
6/10	Mount Vernon PublicK to 8 Choice school	2.9 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1231 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$2,250,000	5	6	4,706	13,939
1229 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27607	–	–	5	2,438	13,504
1301 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27607	$306,000	3	2	2,158	13,939
1234 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$1,200,000	–	–	–	20,908
1227 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27607	$2,036,000	5	7	5,269	13,503
1214 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$985,000	3	2	2,063	13,939
1236 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$5,340	–	5	5,325	21,780
1300 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$278,000	3	2	1,930	13,939
1223 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27607	$2,099,000	5	6	5,139	16,988
1303 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27607	$415,000	–	5	3,877	13,504
1234 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$2,750,000	5	6	5,152	14,374
1230 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$2,495,000	5	6	5,041	14,374
1304 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$1,210,000	4	5	4,256	13,939
1309 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27607	$685,000	3	2	1,954	13,503
1210 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$1,400,000	4	4	4,414	13,939

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