Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds6,573 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
4 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 919.645.2114 jim@jimallen.com Brokerage DRE #C1232 • Coldwell Banker HPW
Listing closed: 02/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10067064

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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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
  • Zoning Description: R-6
  • Subdivision: French Woods
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: $550.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Storm Water Maintenance
  • Association Name: Frenchwood HOA
  • Association Phone2: 919-345-5502
  • Association: Yes
  • HOA 1 Fees Required: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,899.34
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 9
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • School District Link: wcpss.net
Contract Information
  • Has Comp Sale: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Lynn Road Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Carroll Middle
  • High School: Wake - Sanderson High
Parking
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 6573.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Need Survey
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 590.0
  • Parcel Number: 0796839848
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
  • Has Primary Residence: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.95
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2110.0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
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
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Fiber Cement, Shake Siding, Stone
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
  • Basement Description: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Family Room, Recreation Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Blinds, Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Second Primary Bedroom, Butler's Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Smooth Ceilings
  • Additional Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 15.0
Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 19.0
  • Width: 6.0
Room 2
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 14.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 17.0
Room 4
  • Type: Office
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 15.0
Room 6
  • Type: Sunroom
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 23.0
  • Width: 18.0
Room 7
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 18.0
  • Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
  • Description: IN-LAW SUITE
  • Length: 18.5
  • Width: 13.0
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 16.5
  • Width: 15.5
Room 10
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 14.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 11
  • Type: Bedroom 5
  • Level: Lower
  • Length: 12.5
  • Width: 12.5
Room 12
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 8.0
Room 13
  • Type: Exercise Room
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 25.0
  • Width: 22.0
Room 14
  • Type: Media Room
  • Level: Lower
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 15.0
Room 15
  • Type: Recreation Room
  • Level: Lower
  • Length: 21.5
  • Width: 17.0

Property History for 1805 French Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2025

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10067064

$1,230,000
Dec 26, 2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10067064

Dec 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10067064

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

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10067064

$1,230,000
12/26/2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10067064

12/12/2024

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #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
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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
$419,000
3
3,230
10,454
37,026
13,939
$578,000
5
4,030
9,583
$188,000
3,549
8,712

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