524 Gardner St

Raleigh, NC 27607

$740,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,967 Sq. Ft.
$376 / Sq. Ft.
1,967
Sq. Ft.
$376
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/13/25
Closed 11/13/25
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Description

Welcome to 524 Gardner Street, where historic charm meets vibrant living in the heart of Raleigh's iconic Forest Hills/University Park neighborhood. This character rich 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends timeless elegance with modern updates—offering an idyllic lifestyle for every stage of life. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, and lovely architectural details throughout. A formal dining room sets the scene for lively dinner parties, while the oversized living room, complete...Welcome to 524 Gardner Street, where historic charm meets vibrant living in the heart of Raleigh's iconic Forest Hills/University Park neighborhood. This character rich 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends timeless elegance with modern updates—offering an idyllic lifestyle for every stage of life. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, and lovely architectural details throughout. A formal dining room sets the scene for lively dinner parties, while the oversized living room, complete with a gas fireplace and French doors, flows seamlessly to a spacious back porch nestled beneath a graceful magnolia tree—perfect for morning coffee or evening wine. The low-maintenance backyard invites easy living, and inside, thoughtful updates bring peace of mind: a brand-new roof, new carpet, tasteful paint throughout, and stylish new appliances—including a Bosch dishwasher, a new stove/oven, and microwave & Kohler sink. The sun-filled primary bedroom boasts vaulted ceilings, a large walk in closet, a stunning new skylight in a spa-like ensuite bath. There is storage galore with ample closets throughout and a spacious walk up attic space for plentiful storage options. Set in one of Raleigh's most walkable and coveted neighborhoods, this home is just steps from the Raleigh Rose Garden, Isabella Cannon Park, the Village District, Jaycee Park, NCSU, Whole Foods, and top-rated schools—all while feeling tucked away in a serene, tree-lined setting. Don't miss your chance to live in one of Raleigh's most idyllic neighborhoods—Forest Hills is calling you home!
  1. Listed by Leah Beeson • Keller Williams Realty Cary

Property Details for 524 Gardner Street

View
Yes
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
Forest Hills
LISTING CLOSED: 11/13/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 524 Gardner Street

StatusClosed
MLS #10109858
Taxes$5,818 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1998
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountyWake County
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Location

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Sold By EXP Realty LLC

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Building Information for 524 Gardner Street

Stories2Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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Property Information for 524 Gardner Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Wade avenue to Gardner. South on Gardner.
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Hills
  • Latitude: 35.794062
  • Longitude: -78.669823
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,817.54
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 69
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-10-31
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Olds
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Martin
  • High School: Wake - Broughton
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Off Street, Parking Pad
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1967.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 0794749100
  • Structure Type: House
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Power Production YN: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.99
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 39
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: Concrete, Off Street, Parking Pad, Vinyl Siding, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside
  • Equipment: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Concrete, Off Street, Parking Pad
  • Additional Equipment: Other
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Description: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Room Dimensions: 12.1 x 15.3
  • Room Width: 15.3
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Description: Skylight, Shower/tub & Separate toilet
  • Room Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.4
  • Room Width: 9.4
  • Room Length: 11.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14.2 x 10.8
  • Room Width: 10.8
  • Room Length: 14.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16.4 x 12.1
  • Room Width: 12.1
  • Room Length: 16.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 7.11 x 8
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Length: 7.11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 6.1 x 7.5
  • Room Width: 7.5
  • Room Length: 6.1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 16.6 x 12.1
  • Room Width: 12.1
  • Room Length: 16.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.8
  • Room Width: 10.8
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 7.8 x 10.8
  • Room Width: 10.8
  • Room Length: 7.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 20.4 x 15.3
  • Room Width: 15.3
  • Room Length: 20.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 11
  • Room Description: downstairs 1/2 bath
  • Room Dimensions: 3.1 x 7.1
  • Room Width: 7.1
  • Room Length: 3.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room 12
  • Room Description: Large storage closet/alcove
  • Room Dimensions: 3.1 x 9.1
  • Room Width: 9.1
  • Room Length: 3.1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 524 Gardner Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10109858

$740,000—
Nov 12, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921062842

$740,000—
Oct 2, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10109858

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10109858

$740,000
11/12/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921062842

$740,000
10/02/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10109858

—

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

Public Records for 524 Gardner Street

Taxable ValueLand$425,000Additions$242,534Total$667,534
Tax Record2025$5,842 ($487 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998ZoningR-6CountyWAKEAPN0794.16-74-9100 0075232Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 524 Gardner Street

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

Martin Middle
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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