511 Oakwood Avenue

Closed 5/20/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,700,000

3 beds4 baths3,475 sqft$489/sqft

511 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601

Single FamilyProperty Type

7,840 sq ftLot Size

1898Year Built

$489/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in the heart of Historic Oakwood in Downtown Raleigh sits this stunning 1898 E. H. Love House that has been gorgeously renovated with the perfect balance of turn of the century southern charm and modern stylish appointments. This home is truly special and is filled with exceptional features that include: beautifully landscaped lot with rose bushes, mature trees, Japanese maples and more; inviting wrap around porch with swing and room for several rocking chairs; secured parking within your...Nestled in the heart of Historic Oakwood in Downtown Raleigh sits this stunning 1898 E. H. Love House that has been gorgeously renovated with the perfect balance of turn of the century southern charm and modern stylish appointments. This home is truly special and is filled with exceptional features that include: beautifully landscaped lot with rose bushes, mature trees, Japanese maples and more; inviting wrap around porch with swing and room for several rocking chairs; secured parking within your private rear gated driveway off public rear alley; 2 car heated/cooled detached finished garage or workshop; lovely refinished knotty pine hardwoods throughout 1st and 2nd floor; original millwork beautifully restored throughout; original color block stained glass transom over front door; 10ft smooth ceilings on 1st and 9ft on 2nd; 5 working fireplaces with gas logs and 3 decorative fireplaces; chef's kitchen with custom floor to ceiling cabinets, GE Monogram commercial grade gas stove/grill/double oven and built-in refrig; private bar off family room with walk-in wine cellar; office or media room with 3D TV; custom built-in ceiling speakers throughout home; wired for Google fiber; solar panels on roof provide credit with utility company; huge primary suite with sitting room with custom built-ins, crystal chandelier; walk-in cedar closet with stacked washer/dryer, spa bath with walk-in steam shower and sliver clawed vessel tub; each additional bedroom has en-suite updated baths; custom stone courtyard/patio with built-in gas grill, pizza oven, fireplace and bar; wrought iron gates, fencing and much more! All this and within the desired subd of Historic Oakwood which provides a walk-able, friendly neighborhood to Downtown Raleigh's shops and restaurants including the popular areas of Peace St and Oakwood Park. Life is good here! Seller is requesting an Offer Deadline for Sunday the 19th at 5pm please.

Listed by: David Henry Johnson • Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Brier Creek

Listing closed: 05/20/2026 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 10160123

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Property Information for 511 Oakwood Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $10,914 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wake County
View: Neighborhood
View: Yes
Subdivision: Historic Oakwood

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1898
Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R-10
Directions: From Person St., turn right into Historic Oakwood on Oakwood Ave. Your wonderful new home will be down on the left.

Subdivision Name: Historic Oakwood
Latitude: 35.784946
Longitude: -78.631443

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $10,914.10

City Limits Of: Raleigh
City Limits YN: Yes
Lot Number: 0
Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Property Leased YN: No
Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-05-05

School Information

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

High School: Wake - Broughton

Parking

Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Parking Pad, Paver Block
Attached Garage: No

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 3475.0
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped

Lot Size Dimensions: See old survey
Architectural Style: Local Historic Designation, Traditional, Transitional
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Parcel Number: 1704903802
Structure Type: Site Built
Enhanced Accessible: No
Primary Residence YN: Yes
Sold PriceList Price: 1.22

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 65

Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Historical Area, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Senior Community: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Water Source: Public
Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Green Features

Green Energy Generation: Solar

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Courtyard, Fenced Yard, Garden, Gas Grill, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen

Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Wood, Wrought Iron
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Wrap Around, See Remarks
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Prewired, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
New Construction Type: Wood Siding, Site Built

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Decorative, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Outside, Master Bedroom, See Remarks
Fireplace Y N: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 9
Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile
Windows Treatment: Shutters, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Wine Cooler
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Interior Features: Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Separate Shower, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
Equipment Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Wine Cooler
Interior: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Parking Pad, Paver Block, Wood Siding, Upper Level, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Prewired, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
Equipment: Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Wine Cooler, Upper Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Parking Pad, Paver Block

Room Information

Rooms Total: 13.0

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 14.3
Room Width: 14.3

Room Length: 15.5
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2

Room Description: Primary Sitting Rm
Room Dimensions: 14.4 x 14.3

Room Width: 14.3
Room Length: 14.4
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 15.8 x 12.3
Room Width: 12.3

Room Length: 15.8
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 14.3 x 13.2
Room Width: 13.2

Room Length: 14.3
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 30.4 x 9
Room Width: 9.0

Room Length: 30.4
Room Level: First
Room Type: Entrance Hall

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 18.8 x 14.4
Room Width: 14.4

Room Length: 18.8
Room Level: First
Room Type: Living Room

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 15.6 x 14.4
Room Width: 14.4

Room Length: 15.6
Room Level: First
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 15.2 x 14.2
Room Width: 14.2

Room Length: 15.2
Room Level: First
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 12.2 x 9
Room Width: 9.0

Room Length: 12.2
Room Level: First
Room Type: Breakfast Room

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 17.2 x 14.3
Room Width: 14.3

Room Length: 17.2
Room Level: First
Room Type: Family Room

Room 11

Room Description: Media Rm
Room Dimensions: 15.4 x 12.2

Room Width: 12.2
Room Length: 15.4
Room Level: First
Room Type: Office

Room 12

Room Description: Bar
Room Dimensions: 9.4 x 9

Room Width: 9.0
Room Length: 9.4
Room Level: First
Room Type: Other

Room 13

Room Description: Rear Foyer
Room Dimensions: 9 x 7

Room Width: 7.0
Room Length: 9.0
Room Level: First
Room Type: Entrance Hall

Agent

Sale and Listing

Property Type: Residential
Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 511 Oakwood Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 20, 2026	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10160123	$1,700,000	—
May 19, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940394510	$1,700,000	—
May 19, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940256291	$1,700,000	+7.4% / yr
Apr 20, 2026	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10160123		—
Apr 15, 2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10160123	$1,395,000	—
Oct 20, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1495577503	$1,225,000	+10.3% / yr
Oct 20, 2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	$1,225,000	—
Oct 20, 2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	$1,225,000	—
Sep 23, 2021	In Contract TRIANGLEMLS #2406339		—
Sep 23, 2021	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2406339		—
Sep 7, 2021	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	$1,195,000	—
Sep 7, 2021	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	$1,195,000	—
Jun 28, 2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2190971	$885,000	—
Jun 28, 2018	Sold AMLS #2190971	$885,000	—
Jun 28, 2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2190971	$885,000	—
Jun 26, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #624684459	$885,000	+4.5% / yr
May 16, 2018	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2190971		—
May 11, 2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2190971	$885,000	—
May 11, 2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2190971	$885,000	—
May 11, 2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2190971	$885,000	—
May 10, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #195675006	$520,000	—
May 10, 2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #840315	$520,000	—
May 10, 2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #840315	$520,000	—
Apr 12, 2006	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #828864		—
Apr 12, 2006	Expired AMLS #828864	$549,900	—
Apr 11, 2006	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #840315		—
Jan 5, 2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #840315	$536,900	—
Jan 5, 2006	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #828864		—
Jan 5, 2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #840315	$536,900	—
Oct 12, 2005	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #828864	$549,900	—
Oct 12, 2005	Listed (Active) AMLS #828864	$549,900	—
Oct 12, 2005	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #828864	$549,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/20/2026	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10160123	$1,700,000
05/19/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940394510	$1,700,000
05/19/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940256291	$1,700,000 +7.4% / yr
04/20/2026	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10160123	—
04/15/2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10160123	$1,395,000
10/20/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1495577503	$1,225,000 +10.3% / yr
10/20/2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	$1,225,000
10/20/2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	$1,225,000
09/23/2021	In Contract TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	—
09/23/2021	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	—
09/07/2021	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	$1,195,000
09/07/2021	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2406339	$1,195,000
06/28/2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2190971	$885,000
06/28/2018	Sold AMLS #2190971	$885,000
06/28/2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2190971	$885,000
06/26/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #624684459	$885,000 +4.5% / yr
05/16/2018	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2190971	—
05/11/2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2190971	$885,000
05/11/2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2190971	$885,000
05/11/2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2190971	$885,000
05/10/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #195675006	$520,000
05/10/2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #840315	$520,000
05/10/2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #840315	$520,000
04/12/2006	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #828864	—
04/12/2006	Expired AMLS #828864	$549,900
04/11/2006	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #840315	—
01/05/2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #840315	$536,900
01/05/2006	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #828864	—
01/05/2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #840315	$536,900
10/12/2005	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #828864	$549,900
10/12/2005	Listed (Active) AMLS #828864	$549,900
10/12/2005	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #828864	$549,900

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

Public Records for 511 Oakwood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$598,500Additions$650,681Total$1,249,181

Tax Record2025$10,914 ($910 / month)

Home Facts

Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,404 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,404 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1898Year Renovated2005ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.20-90-3802-000

Schools near 511 Oakwood Avenue

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Conn Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.9 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.4 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	0.5 mi
2/10	Phillips High	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Longview School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	1.2 mi
NR	Sacred Heart Cathedral School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Conn Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.4 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	0.5 mi
2/10	Phillips High Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.9 mi
NR	Longview School Public6 to 12 Choice school	1.2 mi
NR	Sacred Heart Cathedral School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 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: 511 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601	$1,700,000	3	4	3,475	7,840
507 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604	$850,000	–	4	1,697	4,356
515 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604	$516,000	–	3	2,636	10,454
501 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601	$632,500	4	4	2,750	4,356
517 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604	$705,000	3	3	2,638	10,018
408 North East Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$275,000	2	2	1,462	5,662
410 North East Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$350,000	3	2	1,676	9,147
508 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601	$885,000	–	2	1,713	5,227
512 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601	–	–	2	2,222	10,890
519 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	3	2,314	7,405
514 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601	$330,000	–	2	1,350	10,454
504 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601	$578,000	4	4	3,089	5,662
518 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601	–	–	4	3,766	16,117
411 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	4	2,673	3,485
405 North East Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$406,000	3	2	2,037	2,613
522 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601	–	–	2	1,910	7,841

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