1805 French Drive

Closed 2/14/25
Closed 2/14/25
1805 French Drive
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,230,000
5 beds6,573 sqft$187/sqft
1805 French Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
2007Year Built
$187/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$550/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to the belle of french drive! Nestled on a private double cul-de-sac lot, this stunning home offers an uparalleled combination of elegance, comfort, and convenience. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a finished basement, a main-level primary suite, and a second primary bedroom upstairs alongside two spacious bedrooms. The main level exudes warmth and charm, featuring a 4-season room with a cozy stone fireplace that opens to an expansive Brazilian hardwood deck, perfect for savoring...Welcome to the belle of french drive! Nestled on a private double cul-de-sac lot, this stunning home offers an uparalleled combination of elegance, comfort, and convenience. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a finished basement, a main-level primary suite, and a second primary bedroom upstairs alongside two spacious bedrooms. The main level exudes warmth and charm, featuring a 4-season room with a cozy stone fireplace that opens to an expansive Brazilian hardwood deck, perfect for savoring views of North Hills. Downstairs, the finished basement is an entertainer's dream, equipped with built-in bar, wine fridge, and an array of amenities including a pool table, dartboard, ping pong table, foosball table, and a state-of-the-art golf simulator. Retreat to the tiki-inspired 5th bedroom, complete with a private entrance to the back patio and hot tub---ideal for guests or private escape. For hobbyists, the unfinished basement section includes a workshop. Additional features include: New Pella Windows along the back of the house, 3 nearly-new Trane HVAC systems, 12-foot ceilings on the main level, a home gym with mats, treadmill, universal machine, elliptical, and pull-up/sit-up bar, a Smart steam closet, and washer and dryer are included! Convenience is unmatched with Greenway access from the backyard and proximity to Crabtree Valley Mall, North Hills, the I-440 Beltline, downtown Raleigh, and RDU Airport. Recent upgrades: New roof in 2024, freshly painted first-floor interior and a newly painted back exterior. Bonus: All TV's throughout the home convey, and the furniture is negotiable! This is more than a house---it's a lifestyle. Don't miss your change to call The Belle of French Drive home!
  • Listed by: Jim Allen • Coldwell Banker HPW
Listing closed: 02/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 10067064

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1805 French Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,899 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • View: Neighborhood
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision: French Woods
  • Association Fee2: $.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-6
  • Directions: Glenwood Avenue West towards Crabtree Valley. Turn right onto Leadmine Road. Turn right onto Stannard Trail. Turn left oton Litchford Downs Lane. Turn right onto French Drive. Your new dream home will be located at the end of the cul-de-sac!
  • Subdivision Name: French Woods
  • Latitude: 35.848413
  • Longitude: -78.666144
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Storm Water Maintenance
  • Association: Yes
  • Total HOA Dues: $45.83
  • HOA 1 Fees Required: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,899.34
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 9
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
  • School District Link: wcpss.net
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 - Lynn Road
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Carroll
  • High School: Wake - Sanderson
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 6573.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Partially Cleared
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Need Survey
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Other Area Above Grade: 0
  • Other Area Below Grade: 590
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 590
  • Parcel Number: 0796839848
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.95
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 71
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2110.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Builder Name: Stellar Blu
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Shake Siding, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Fiber Cement, Shake Siding, Stone, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Fire Pit, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Blinds, Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
  • Interior: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Fiber Cement, Shake Siding, Stone, Laundry Room, Main Level, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Laundry Room, Main Level, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
  • Additional Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 15.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 6
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 17
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 15
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 23 x 18
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 16
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Description: IN-LAW SUITE
  • Room Dimensions: 18.5 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 18.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 16.5 x 15.5
  • Room Width: 15.5
  • Room Length: 16.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5
  • Room Width: 12.5
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 8
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 25 x 22
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 15
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Media Room
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 21.5 x 17
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Length: 21.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Room 16
  • Room Description: BAR AREA
  • Room Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.5
  • Room Width: 7.5
  • Room Length: 8.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Game Room
Room 18
  • Room Description: GOLF SIMULATOR
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 17
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 19
  • Room Description: UNFIN. WORKSHOP
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 19
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Workshop
Room 20
  • Room Description: 2-CAR GARAGE
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 22
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1805 French Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10067064

$1,230,000—
Dec 26, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10067064

—
Dec 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10067064

$1,295,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10067064

$1,230,000
12/26/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10067064

—
12/12/2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10067064

$1,295,000

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

Public Records for 1805 French Drive

Taxable ValueLand$403,750Additions$964,111Total$1,367,861
Tax Record2025$11,949 ($996 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt6,243 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,243 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2007ZoningR-6CountyWAKEAPN0796.16-83-9848 0343691Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1805 French Drive

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lynn Road Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Carroll Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Sanderson High
Public - 9 to 12
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Public - 6 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Lynn Road Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Carroll Middle
Public6 to 8

Sanderson High
Public9 to 12

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Public6 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1805 French Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
$1,230,000
5
6,573
14,810
1716 Frenchwood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
$419,000
3
3,230
10,454
1700 Frenchwood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
–
–
–
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37,026
1730 Frenchwood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
–
–
–
–
13,939
1812 French Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
$188,000
–
3,549
8,712
1701 Frenchwood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
$759,000
5
4,506
13,939

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