521 East Jones Street

Closed 12/21/21
Closed 12/21/21
Stately and versatile, the T. B. Wilkinson House, c.1911, has 5 BR, 3.5 Baths with MBR options up & down.
The scenic block includes four homes designated Raleigh Historic Landmarks including two Second Empire Heck Houses.
"Life is Better on the Porch."
Elegant. Cut glass side-lights & leaded glass transom window.
Grand great Hall. Note pocket doors.
Big, bright Living Room.
The Den/Library includes bookshelves with a hidden entertainment screen over the mantel.
Gas coal fireplace. The other fireplaces in the house are decorative.
Dining Room. Note glass-lattice work in windows and the built-in China cabinet
The Hall between the DR and Kitchen is lined with Pantry cupboards. The Hall opens to a Laundry Room.
Enjoy the functional Kitchen today. Consider expanding it tomorrow. See next 3 slides.
The Kitchen opens to 9 x7 ft flex space (Mud Room) with a walk-in closet (WIC).
The walk-in closet (WIC) has an old-fashioned sink - think hobbies, flower arranging, photo darkroom.
NOTE Kitchen area expansion options. ALSO NOTE 3.5 Baths and Master Bedroom (MBR) options up & down.
The versatile 1st floor Bedroom with a full Bath can be a downstairs Master BR. It was used as an Office by the sellers.
It is a grand house up, down & in between.
The big, bright front southwest BR catches the sun through the day.
The back northwest Bedroom has two closets.
The sellers used the front southeast BR as their Master Bedroom. It is privately connected to the back northeast Bedroom that they used as a dressing room.
Used as a Master Suite Dressing Room, the 4th upstairs BR connects to the front BR through a former closet.
The sellers added a wall of closet in the 4th upstairs BR, using it as a Master Suite Dressing Room and its connected full Bath as their Master Bath.
The upstairs Master Bath. Future updates to the older bathrooms and other expenses may be eligible for NC Rehab tax credits.
Yes, the sellers added a urinal to the front upstairs full Bath.
Spiral stairway to ….
The Attic Bonus Room has 434 sqft with over 5 ft ceiling height.
The driveway provides convenient access to the Kitchen and parking in back.
Add a garden, patio, possibly a garage to the 0.18 acre lot with an existing shed.
The electrified Shed has additional storage space in its attic. THINK workshop, whatever.
The 2nd closet opens to a 21 ft long cedar-chip paneled walk-in storage area. It is wider than the 3 ft shown on the floor plan.
Last Sold Price
$1,100,000
5 beds3,764 sqft$292/sqft
521 E Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Description

Stately. Versatile. Multi-generational. The T. B. Wilkinson House c.1911 has 5 BR, 3.5 BA, including MBR options up & down. Big, bright LR, DR plus a Library. Lot w/wired Shed. Add a garden, patio, possibly a garage. Sqft include finished attic Bonus Rm w/uncertain permit status. Future updates to older bathrooms & other expenses may be eligible for NC Preservation Tax Credits. The scenic block includes four homes designated Raleigh Historic Landmarks including two Second Empire Heck Houses.Stately. Versatile. Multi-generational. The T. B. Wilkinson House c.1911 has 5 BR, 3.5 BA, including MBR options up & down. Big, bright LR, DR plus a Library. Lot w/wired Shed. Add a garden, patio, possibly a garage. Sqft include finished attic Bonus Rm w/uncertain permit status. Future updates to older bathrooms & other expenses may be eligible for NC Preservation Tax Credits. The scenic block includes four homes designated Raleigh Historic Landmarks including two Second Empire Heck Houses.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/21/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Peter A Rumsey • Metro Digs, Inc
  2. Listed by Mickey D'Loughy • Metro Digs, Inc

Property Details for 521 East Jones Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
2420020
Taxes
$6,997 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1911
Lot Size
0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
County
Wake County
Subdivision
Historic Oakwood
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

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Building Information for 521 East Jones Street

Stories2Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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Property Information for 521 East Jones Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From NC Governor's Mansion, east on E Jones St.
  • Cross Street: 14.5x14.5
  • Subdivision Name: Historic Oakwood
  • Latitude: 35.782492
  • Longitude: -78.630892
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Lot: n/a
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,997.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Conn
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
  • High School: Wake - Broughton
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Gravel
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 52.5 x 150
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Outbuilding
  • Parcel Number: 1703994984
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Historical Area
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Ext
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Roof Age 11+ Years, Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Wood Ext, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, In Study, Gas
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet/Wood, Vinyl, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual Zone A/C, Heat Pump, A/C Age 6+ Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Dual Zone Heat, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: 1st Floor, Utility Room WD
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Bonus Room/Finish, Bonus Stair Acc, Den, Entrance Foyer, Mbr w/ Sit Rm, Utility Room, Workshop, 2nd Master Bedroom, 10Ft+ Ceiling, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Solid Surface Counter Top, Smooth Ceilings
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Interior: DW/Gravel, Wood Ext, 1st Floor, Utility Room WD
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, 1st Floor, Utility Room WD, DW/Gravel
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 521 East Jones Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2420020

$1,100,000—
Dec 21, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2420020

—
Dec 21, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2420020

$1,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2420020

$1,100,000
12/21/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2420020

—
12/21/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2420020

$1,100,000

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

Public Records for 521 East Jones Street

Taxable ValueLand$570,000Additions$621,179Total$1,191,179
Tax Record2025$10,408 ($867 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,252 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,252 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1990ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1703.28-99-4984 0026690Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 521 East Jones Street

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

Oberlin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

Wake Young Men'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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This home: 521 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
$1,100,000
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