2143 Cowper Dr
Raleigh, NC 27608

$995,000

Price

Beds

Baths

2,155 Sq. Ft.

$462 / Sq. Ft.

2,155

Sq. Ft.

$462

per Sq. Ft.

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Description

If you've driven on Glenwood Avenue in the past 7 years during the holiday season, you have seen this house! The giant oak tree in the front yard, all dazzled up with strands of holiday lights has no doubt caught your eye. Welcome to 2143 Cowper Drive! This lovely home is located in Hayes Barton Historic District just northwest of downtown Raleigh. Five Points shops and restaurants, parks, play grounds and trails are all within close proximity. Inside you will be greeted by the glow of natural light...If you've driven on Glenwood Avenue in the past 7 years during the holiday season, you have seen this house! The giant oak tree in the front yard, all dazzled up with strands of holiday lights has no doubt caught your eye. Welcome to 2143 Cowper Drive! This lovely home is located in Hayes Barton Historic District just northwest of downtown Raleigh. Five Points shops and restaurants, parks, play grounds and trails are all within close proximity. Inside you will be greeted by the glow of natural light and recently refinished red oak hardwood floors, spanning both levels of this home. Relax in the sunroom on a chaise lounge while sipping coffee in the mornings - your plants will love this room as much as you will! In the kitchen you will find updated appliances, marble countertops and a charming eat-in-nook, the dining room flows into the kitchen seamlessly, making entertaining friends and family a breeze! The enchanting backyard just off the kitchen is a great setting for grilling and gatherings. Available for showings beginning 4/24.

Listed by Elizabeth Danelle Bear Ancona • HTR Capital Group

Property Details for 2143 Cowper Drive

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Showings Expected to Begin

04-23-2026

Subdivision

Thomas Ruffin

LISTING UPDATED: 04/16/2026 10:01 PM

Property Details for 2143 Cowper Drive

Status	Coming Soon
MLS #	10160678
Days on Market	-
Taxes	$6,970 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Property Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1921
Lot Size	0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
County	Wake County

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Building Information for 2143 Cowper Drive

Stories2Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

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$5,591 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,010

Property Taxes

$581

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2143 Cowper Drive

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R-6
Directions: Google Maps. Can park off of Cowper Dr or in driveway off of Wake Dr.

Subdivision Name: Thomas Ruffin
Latitude: 35.811349
Longitude: -78.650564
Neighborhood: Hayes Barton

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $6,970.24

City Limits Of: Raleigh
City Limits YN: Yes
Lot Number: 3
Restrictive Covenants YN: No

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Property Leased YN: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)

School Information

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

High School: Wake - Broughton

Parking

Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2155.0
Architectural Style: Traditional

Other Area Below Grade: 303
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 303
Parcel Number: 170518306401000 0009308
Structure Type: Site Built
Enhanced Accessible: No
Primary Residence YN: Yes

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 4

Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, HardiPlank Type
Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard

Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
New Construction Type: Brick, HardiPlank Type, Site Built

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior: Brick, HardiPlank Type
Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Room Information

Rooms Total: 10.0

Room 1

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 3

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 4

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room

Room 5

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Primary Bathroom

Room 6

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bathroom 2

Room 7

Room Description: Powder Room
Room Level: First

Room Type: Bathroom 3

Room 8

Room Level: First
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 9

Room Level: First
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 10

Room Level: First
Room Type: Sunroom

Agent

Sale and Listing

Property Type: Residential
Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2143 Cowper Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 5, 2019	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$537,000	—
Mar 5, 2019	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2234161		—
Mar 5, 2019	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$537,000	—
Mar 4, 2019	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$537,000	—
Mar 4, 2019	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2234161		—
Mar 4, 2019	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #2213411		—
Mar 4, 2019	Expired AMLS #2213411	$574,900	—
Feb 14, 2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #640522657	$537,000	—
Jan 31, 2019	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2234161		—
Jan 28, 2019	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$549,900	—
Jan 28, 2019	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$549,900	—
Oct 27, 2018	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #2189595		—
Oct 27, 2018	Expired AMLS #2189595	$589,000	—
Sep 3, 2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2213411	$574,900	—
Sep 3, 2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2213411	$574,900	—
May 4, 2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2189595	$625,000	—
May 4, 2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2189595	$625,000	—
Sep 30, 2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #682974		—
Sep 30, 2003	Expired AMLS #682974	$344,900	—
Aug 1, 2003	Expired AMLS #674257	$350,000	—
Aug 1, 2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #674257		—
Jul 1, 2003	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #687123	$327,500	—
Jul 1, 2003	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #687123	$327,500	—
Jul 1, 2003	Sold AMLS #687123	$327,500	—
Jun 10, 2003	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #687123		—
Apr 28, 2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #687123	$334,900	—
Apr 28, 2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #687123	$334,900	—
Apr 28, 2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #687123	$334,900	—
Apr 28, 2003	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #682974		—
Apr 22, 2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #662550		—
Apr 22, 2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #662557		—
Apr 22, 2003	Expired AMLS #662550	$274,900	—
Apr 22, 2003	Expired AMLS #662557	$350,000	—
Apr 2, 2003	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #674257		—
Mar 31, 2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #682974	$3,449,009	—
Mar 31, 2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #682974	$3,449,009	—
Mar 31, 2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #682974	$3,449,009	—
Feb 4, 2003	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #662557		—
Feb 1, 2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #674257	$279,900	—
Feb 1, 2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #674257	$279,900	—
Feb 1, 2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #674257	$279,900	—
Oct 22, 2002	Listed (Active) AMLS #662557	$350,000	—
Oct 22, 2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #662557	$350,000	—
Oct 22, 2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #662550	$274,900	—
Oct 22, 2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #662557	$350,000	—
Oct 22, 2002	Listed (Active) AMLS #662550	$274,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/05/2019	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$537,000
03/05/2019	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	—
03/05/2019	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$537,000
03/04/2019	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$537,000
03/04/2019	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	—
03/04/2019	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #2213411	—
03/04/2019	Expired AMLS #2213411	$574,900
02/14/2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #640522657	$537,000
01/31/2019	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	—
01/28/2019	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$549,900
01/28/2019	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2234161	$549,900
10/27/2018	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #2189595	—
10/27/2018	Expired AMLS #2189595	$589,000
09/03/2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2213411	$574,900
09/03/2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2213411	$574,900
05/04/2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2189595	$625,000
05/04/2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2189595	$625,000
09/30/2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #682974	—
09/30/2003	Expired AMLS #682974	$344,900
08/01/2003	Expired AMLS #674257	$350,000
08/01/2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #674257	—
07/01/2003	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #687123	$327,500
07/01/2003	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #687123	$327,500
07/01/2003	Sold AMLS #687123	$327,500
06/10/2003	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #687123	—
04/28/2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #687123	$334,900
04/28/2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #687123	$334,900
04/28/2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #687123	$334,900
04/28/2003	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #682974	—
04/22/2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #662550	—
04/22/2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #662557	—
04/22/2003	Expired AMLS #662550	$274,900
04/22/2003	Expired AMLS #662557	$350,000
04/02/2003	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #674257	—
03/31/2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #682974	$3,449,009
03/31/2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #682974	$3,449,009
03/31/2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #682974	$3,449,009
02/04/2003	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #662557	—
02/01/2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #674257	$279,900
02/01/2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #674257	$279,900
02/01/2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #674257	$279,900
10/22/2002	Listed (Active) AMLS #662557	$350,000
10/22/2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #662557	$350,000
10/22/2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #662550	$274,900
10/22/2002	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #662557	$350,000
10/22/2002	Listed (Active) AMLS #662550	$274,900

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

Public Records for 2143 Cowper Drive

Taxable ValueLand$471,250Additions$325,705Total$796,955

Tax Record2025$6,970 ($581 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,123 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,123 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1996ZoningR-6CountyWAKEAPN1705.18-30-6401 0009308Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2143 Cowper Drive

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Root Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.0 mi
6/10	Oberlin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.3 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	2.3 mi
3/10	Phillips High	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.5 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	2.6 mi
NR	St. David's School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Root Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.0 mi
6/10	Oberlin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	2.3 mi
3/10	Phillips High Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.5 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	2.6 mi
NR	St. David's School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 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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2143 Cowper Drive is a single family home Coming Soon in Raleigh, NC 27608. This property is currently priced at $995,000. This listing's school district is Wake County School District. Nearby schools include Root Elementary School, Oberlin Middle School and Needham Broughton High. 2143 Cowper Drive is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,155 sqft single family home built in 1921.

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