1403 Wake Forest Road

Closed 7/18/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,200,000

3 beds3 baths3,109 sqft

1403 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.3 acresLot Size

1929Year Built

$386/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Historic Mordecai Gem! This gorgeous, classically-designed home has been thoughtfully updated while still retaining it's 1920's charm. It's high ceilings, original hardwood floors, slate and metal roof, and handcrafted details live in harmony with its modern improvements. The dream kitchen features an oversized island, stainless high-end appliances, and beautiful porcelain counters. It opens at one end to a relaxing sunroom with abundant window and natural light, and at the other end to an oversized...Historic Mordecai Gem! This gorgeous, classically-designed home has been thoughtfully updated while still retaining it's 1920's charm. It's high ceilings, original hardwood floors, slate and metal roof, and handcrafted details live in harmony with its modern improvements. The dream kitchen features an oversized island, stainless high-end appliances, and beautiful porcelain counters. It opens at one end to a relaxing sunroom with abundant window and natural light, and at the other end to an oversized dining space with built-in storage and a large window seat. The sunny family room is a delight with it's original fireplace and glass doors just steps from the extensive outdoor entertaining space. The first floor includes two additional rooms for library, office, den, guest room, or workout space. Upstairs the primary suite boasts a dressing area, walk in closet and spa-like bath with wet room and luxurious soaking tub. This exquisite 3-bedroom home is situated on a large .3 acre lot with oversized patio space, a no-care turf backyard, smart landscape lighting, and a fireplace and fountain that are, quite literally, works of art.
This property also includes private parking and an EV Charger, ensuring security and convenience. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

Listing Agent

Marcy Duke
Listing Agent
Compass -- Cary
P: (919) 605-8992
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Call Text

Listing closed: 07/18/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10087295

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Property Information for 1403 Wake Forest Road

Property Details

Taxes: $9,146 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wake County
Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.4%
Subdivision: Mordecai Place

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1929
Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From Downtown Raleigh; Head north on Person St until it turns into Wake Forest Rd.; Turn left onto Sycamore St, Turn Right into private alley; Driveway is the first one on the right.
Subdivision Name: Mordecai Place

Latitude: 35.797957
Longitude: -78.6291

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $9,145.61

City Limits Of: Raleigh
Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: 124
Has Restrictive Covenants: No

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Has Property Leased: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)

School Information

Elementary School: Wake - Conn Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin Middle

High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High

Parking

Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
Open Parking: Yes

Parking Features: Alley Access, Concrete, Driveway
Garage Spaces: 4.0
Garage: No

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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://upper-echelon-visuals.aryeo.com/videos/0196036e-9f86-722f-84c5-2aadc2fc3c80

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 3109.0
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Garden, Landscaped, Hardwood Trees

Architectural Style: Georgian
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
Parcel Number: 1704959576
Structure Type: Site Built
Enhanced Accessible: No
Has Main Level Bedrooms: No
Has Primary Residence: Yes
Sold PriceList Price: 0.96

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Plaster
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Smart Light(s), Fenced Yard

Fencing: Privacy
Foundation Details: Permanent
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
Roof: Metal, Slate
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick, Plaster

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Master Bedroom 1st Floor: No
Basement Description: Crawl Space, Walk-In Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Masonry
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Windows Treatment: Storm Window(s)
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Gas Pack
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned, Gas Pack
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Wall Oven
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Smart Light(s), Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Walk-In Shower

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second

Length: 18.0
Width: 10.8

Room 2

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Length: 15.7
Width: 11.5

Room 3

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Length: 15.7
Width: 11.1

Room 4

Type: Primary Bathroom
Level: Second

Length: 15.11
Width: 7.2

Room 5

Type: Bathroom 2
Level: Second

Length: 7.2
Width: 7.3

Room 6

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Length: 15.2
Width: 10.8

Room 7

Type: Entrance Hall
Level: Main

Length: 21.7
Width: 9.8

Room 8

Type: Family Room
Level: Main

Length: 26.2
Width: 16.0

Room 9

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Length: 15.1
Width: 12.0

Room 10

Type: Laundry
Level: Main

Length: 5.5
Width: 6.6

Room 11

Type: Office
Level: Main

Length: 10.4
Width: 11.1

Room 12

Type: Library
Level: Main

Length: 24.11
Width: 10.1

Room 13

Type: Sunroom
Level: Main

Length: 13.2
Width: 16.1

Property History for 1403 Wake Forest Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 18, 2025	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10087295	$1,200,000	—
Jul 15, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1905403087	$1,200,000	+7.2% / yr
Jun 10, 2025	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10087295		—
Apr 5, 2025	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10087295	$1,350,000	—
Jul 30, 2020	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2321553	$850,000	—
Jul 28, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #674041510	$850,000	+15.1% / yr
May 29, 2020	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2321553		—
May 28, 2020	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2321553	$795,000	—
Jul 27, 2018	Sold AMLS #2167545	$640,000	—
Jul 27, 2018	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2167545	$640,000	—
Jul 20, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #627265621	$640,000	+11.9% / yr
Jun 16, 2018	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2167545		—
Jan 11, 2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2167545	$724,900	—
Jan 11, 2018	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2167545	$724,900	—
Dec 22, 2017	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2104757	$739,000	—
Dec 21, 2017	Expired AMLS #2104757	$739,000	—
Jan 10, 2017	Listed (Active) AMLS #2104757	$795,000	—
Jan 10, 2017	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2104757	$795,000	—
Jul 14, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #574222662	$510,000	—
Jul 12, 2014	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1850044	$552,000	—
Jul 11, 2014	Expired AMLS #1850044	$552,000	—
Jul 12, 2013	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1845396	$552,000	—
Jul 11, 2013	Expired AMLS #1845396	$552,000	—
Aug 10, 2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1850044	$552,000	—
Aug 10, 2012	Listed (Active) AMLS #1850044	$552,000	—
Jul 11, 2012	Listed (Active) AMLS #1845396	$574,000	—
Jul 11, 2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1845396	$574,000	—
Jun 8, 2012	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1792369	$574,000	—
Jun 7, 2012	Expired AMLS #1792369	$574,000	—
Jun 7, 2011	Listed (Active) AMLS #1792369	$574,000	—
Jun 7, 2011	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1792369	$574,000	—
Nov 29, 2010	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1661461	$549,000	—
Nov 28, 2010	Expired AMLS #1661461	$549,000	—
Apr 29, 2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1661461	$725,000	—
Apr 29, 2009	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1661461	$725,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/18/2025	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10087295	$1,200,000
07/15/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1905403087	$1,200,000 +7.2% / yr
06/10/2025	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10087295	—
04/05/2025	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10087295	$1,350,000
07/30/2020	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2321553	$850,000
07/28/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #674041510	$850,000 +15.1% / yr
05/29/2020	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2321553	—
05/28/2020	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2321553	$795,000
07/27/2018	Sold AMLS #2167545	$640,000
07/27/2018	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2167545	$640,000
07/20/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #627265621	$640,000 +11.9% / yr
06/16/2018	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2167545	—
01/11/2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2167545	$724,900
01/11/2018	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2167545	$724,900
12/22/2017	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2104757	$739,000
12/21/2017	Expired AMLS #2104757	$739,000
01/10/2017	Listed (Active) AMLS #2104757	$795,000
01/10/2017	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2104757	$795,000
07/14/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #574222662	$510,000
07/12/2014	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1850044	$552,000
07/11/2014	Expired AMLS #1850044	$552,000
07/12/2013	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1845396	$552,000
07/11/2013	Expired AMLS #1845396	$552,000
08/10/2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1850044	$552,000
08/10/2012	Listed (Active) AMLS #1850044	$552,000
07/11/2012	Listed (Active) AMLS #1845396	$574,000
07/11/2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1845396	$574,000
06/08/2012	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1792369	$574,000
06/07/2012	Expired AMLS #1792369	$574,000
06/07/2011	Listed (Active) AMLS #1792369	$574,000
06/07/2011	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1792369	$574,000
11/29/2010	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1661461	$549,000
11/28/2010	Expired AMLS #1661461	$549,000
04/29/2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1661461	$725,000
04/29/2009	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1661461	$725,000

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

Public Records for 1403 Wake Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$412,500Additions$638,233Total$1,050,733

Tax Record2025$9,183 ($765 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,265 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,265 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated2016ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.12-95-9576 0012023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1403 Wake Forest Road

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Conn Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.4 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.8 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
2/10	Phillips High	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.0 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	1.4 mi
NR	Longview School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	1.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Conn Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.8 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
2/10	Phillips High Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.0 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	1.4 mi
NR	Longview School Public6 to 12 Choice school	1.4 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: 1403 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27604	$1,200,000	3	3	3,109	13,068
1405 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	2.5	1,926	6,098
1409 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27604	$514,000	4	3	1,805	6,098
1309 Sycamore Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$1,206,823	4	4	2,911	4,791
1325 Sycamore Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$375,000	–	–	–	6,970
1400 Governors Court, Raleigh, NC 27604	$400,000	2	3	1,180	1,306
1411 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	2	2,286	6,534
1400 Mordecai Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604	$1,625,000	4	4	3,504	8,712
1406 Governors, Raleigh, NC 27604	$213,500	2	3	1,144	871
1408 Governors Court, Raleigh, NC 27604	$445,000	–	4	1,116	871
1301 Sycamore Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	3	3,479	6,970
1406 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	2	–	34,848
1407 Governors Court, Raleigh, NC 27604	$400,000	–	4	1,116	1,307
1410 Governors Court, Raleigh, NC 27604	$225,000	2	3	1,144	1,306

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