205 Buncombe Street

Closed 11/18/25
Closed 11/18/25
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Last Sold Price
$2,250,000
4 beds4,847 sqft$464/sqft
205 Buncombe St, Raleigh, NC 27609

Description

Nestled in the serene elegance of Country Club Hills in ''Upper Buncombe'', this exquisite brick Colonial estate is a rare find—offering timeless design, gracious living, and an unbeatable location. Tucked away on a quiet cul de sac just minutes from Midtown, I-440, and a short drive to downtown Raleigh, this home offers the perfect blend of privacy and accessibility. Enjoy the proximity to the scenic greenway for walking, biking, or running amid natural beauty. Built by the renowned Harold Carter,...Nestled in the serene elegance of Country Club Hills in ''Upper Buncombe'', this exquisite brick Colonial estate is a rare find—offering timeless design, gracious living, and an unbeatable location. Tucked away on a quiet cul de sac just minutes from Midtown, I-440, and a short drive to downtown Raleigh, this home offers the perfect blend of privacy and accessibility. Enjoy the proximity to the scenic greenway for walking, biking, or running amid natural beauty. Built by the renowned Harold Carter, known for his classic craftsmanship and attention to detail, this residence boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths. The main level stuns with soaring 10-foot ceilings, transom windows, elegant arched doorways, intricate crown molding, and gleaming hardwood floors that flow through bright, naturally lit rooms. A gracious foyer leads into expansive formal spaces and a thoughtfully designed open-concept kitchen, breakfast area, and den that seamlessly connects to a cozy family room with one of two gas log masonry fireplaces and lovely bookcases. The kitchen hosts a center island, butler's pantry, walk-in pantry, and dry bar, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Step outside to a covered back porch and patio—ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. The oversized two-car rear-entry garage offers additional convenience. Upstairs, enjoy a generous bonus room and a third-floor walk-up attic, already plumbed for a bathroom and ready to be finished for more bedrooms or living space. Meticulously maintained by the original owners, this home has a three year old roof and recent hot water heaters. The possibilities are endless. This is refined Raleigh living at its best.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/18/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Anna Ball Hodge • Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int

Property Details for 205 Buncombe Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
10125682
Taxes
$15,418 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2000
Lot Size
0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
County
Wake County
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Neighborhood
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Subdivision
Country Club Hills
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Building Information for 205 Buncombe Street

Stories3Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

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Property Information for 205 Buncombe Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Directions: Glenwood Avenue to Pasquotank, immediate left onto Craven, right on Alamance, left on Buncombe.
  • Subdivision Name: Country Club Hills
  • Latitude: 35.831904
  • Longitude: -78.662837
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,418.00
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 2
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-10-28
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Root
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
  • High School: Wake - Broughton
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Inside Entrance, Kitchen Level, Paved, Side By Side
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 4847.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Other Area Above Grade: 1377
  • Other Area Below Grade: 0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1377
  • Parcel Number: 0795979839
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.96
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 70
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Senior Community: No
  • Builder Name: Harold Carter
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Windows Treatment: Blinds, Drapes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level
  • Interior Features: Bar, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
  • Equipment Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Inside Entrance, Kitchen Level, Paved, Side By Side, Brick Veneer, Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level, Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Inside Entrance, Kitchen Level, Paved, Side By Side
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 15.3
  • Room Width: 15.3
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.3 x 11.9
  • Room Width: 11.9
  • Room Length: 15.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13.4 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 13.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14.2 x 11.9
  • Room Width: 11.9
  • Room Length: 14.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 20.4
  • Room Width: 20.4
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13.7 x 9
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15.8 x 13.3
  • Room Width: 13.3
  • Room Length: 15.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15.8 x 15.3
  • Room Width: 15.3
  • Room Length: 15.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 19.3 x 19
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Length: 19.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 20.1 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 20.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.7
  • Room Width: 6.7
  • Room Length: 9.1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 16.1 x 15.4
  • Room Width: 15.4
  • Room Length: 16.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 10.5
  • Room Width: 10.5
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.4
  • Room Width: 11.4
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 205 Buncombe Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10125682

$2,250,000—
Nov 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921563835

$2,250,000—
Oct 23, 2025

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10092576

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10125682

$2,250,000
11/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921563835

$2,250,000
10/23/2025

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10092576

—

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Public Records for 205 Buncombe Street

Taxable ValueLand$892,500Additions$873,168Total$1,765,668
Tax Record2025$15,418 ($1,285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,844 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,844 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999ZoningR-4CountyWAKEAPN0795.08-97-9839 0252020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 205 Buncombe Street

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

Oberlin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton 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: 205 Buncombe Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
$2,250,000
4
4,847
13,068
209 Buncombe Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
–
–
3
4,387
13,939
208 Buncombe Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
–
–
3.5
–
3,485
201 Buncombe Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
–
–
4,815
25,265
204 Buncombe Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
$1,050,000
5
5,205
14,810
3513 Alamance Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
$3,200,000
5
4,780
43,124

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