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.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,100,000
5 beds3,764 sqft
521 E Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1911Year Built
$292/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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.
  • Listed by: Peter A Rumsey 919.438.3447 Brokerage DRE #C27071 • Metro Digs, Inc
  • Listed by: Mickey D Loughy 919.438.3447 Brokerage DRE #C27071 • Metro Digs, Inc
Listing closed: 12/21/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2420020

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Property Information for 521 East Jones Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,997 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Subdivision: Historic Oakwood
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From NC Governor's Mansion, east on E Jones St.
  • Subdivision Name: Historic Oakwood
  • Latitude: 35.782492
  • Longitude: -78.630892
  • Neighborhood: Historic Oakwood
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,997.00
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2420020
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Conn Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin Middle
  • High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3764.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 52.5x150
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 414.0
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Community Features: Historical Area
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas, Gas Log
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Combination, Vinyl, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Tile Counters, Second Primary Bedroom, Smooth Ceilings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Office
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Primary Bedrooom with Sitting Room
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Second
Room 10
  • Type: Bedroom 5
  • Level: Second
Room 11
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Main
Room 12
  • Type: Bonus Room
  • Level: Third
  • Description: Finished Bonus Room, Bonus Stair Access
Room 13
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Mud Room
Room 14
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Basement
  • Description: Basement
Room 15
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Det Shed

Property History for 521 East Jones Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2021

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2420020

$1,100,000—
Dec 14, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480309334

$1,100,000—
Nov 23, 2021

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2420020

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2021

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2420020

$1,100,000
12/14/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480309334

$1,100,000
11/23/2021

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2420020

—

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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

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