5409 Knollwood Rd

Raleigh, NC 27609

$612,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,061 Sq. Ft.
$297 / Sq. Ft.
2,061
Sq. Ft.
$297
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/25/25
Closed 7/25/25
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Description

Some homes list like specs on paper. Others feel like the memory of a summer that didn't ask for anything but time. This one? It plays like the first few notes of a song you forgot you loved — a little bit golden, a little bit wild, and full of possibility. It's Raleigh, it's North Hills, and it's everything in between — the pulse of the city, the hush of a quiet night, the feeling of windows open and music spilling out into the air. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a handcrafted bar, custom woodwork,...Some homes list like specs on paper. Others feel like the memory of a summer that didn't ask for anything but time. This one? It plays like the first few notes of a song you forgot you loved — a little bit golden, a little bit wild, and full of possibility. It's Raleigh, it's North Hills, and it's everything in between — the pulse of the city, the hush of a quiet night, the feeling of windows open and music spilling out into the air. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a handcrafted bar, custom woodwork, and a backyard built for weekends that stretch long into the night, this house is more than square footage — it's freedom, nostalgia, rhythm. A semi-charmed kind of life, one where joy doesn't knock, it just walks in. From the moment you step inside, the sun takes over — soft and real, casting shadows on the walls and warmth across the floors. The open layout breathes. Light bounces. Time slows. And you're reminded what it feels like to enjoy living in your home. The living room invites you to stay awhile, to turn up the volume and let the day fall off your shoulders. The handcrafted bar in the corner? It's not just for drinks — it's for stories. For beginnings. For nights that don't have to end at midnight. The kitchen opens up just enough to host and hide, depending on your mood. The dining space could hold brunch or a packed house for dinner. And the woodwork throughout the home tells a story that factory finishes never could - someone cared here. Upstairs, the primary bedroom faces the light. The kind that finds you before your alarm, the kind that whispers instead of shouts. You wake up here with more peace than pressure. The other three bedrooms leave space for what's next — guests, work, art, play, reinvention. And then there's the backyard. ''I want something else / To get me through this.'' This is it. This yard is what gets you through. With its covered gazebo, shed, and just the right amount of space to stretch out or pull in close. You could host 20 people back here or sit alone with a guitar and a glass of something cold. Either way, it feels like yours and it's loved and it's ready. You're steps from North Hills, from sidewalk cafes and after-dinner walks, from parks and late-morning coffee runs. You can bike to your favorite place and walk home from the one you just discovered. Here, you're close to everything but never crowded. It's the sweet spot — like that part in a song you wait for, and then replay again and again. Some houses are made for hosting. Some are made for healing. This one was made for both. And when you step inside, you'll feel it — that lyric of a life just waiting to begin again. So if you're the type to live with the windows down, music up, and sunlight on your walls... you just might have found home.
  1. Listed by Emily Jo Roberts • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Property Details for 5409 Knollwood Road

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Subdivision
Cedar Hills Estates
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 04:03 AM

Property Details for 5409 Knollwood Road

StatusClosed
MLS #10096438
Days on Market27
Taxes$4,488 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1971
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
CountyWake County
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Building Information for 5409 Knollwood Road

Stories-Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

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Property Information for 5409 Knollwood Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Head north on Six Forks Road past North Hills Mall. Turn right on Millbrook and then turn left on Knollwood Road. House is second on the left.
  • Subdivision Name: Cedar Hills Estates
  • Latitude: 35.852942
  • Longitude: -78.634111
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,487.59
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 11
  • 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 - Green
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Carroll
  • High School: Wake - Sanderson
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2061.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Other Area Above Grade: 192
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 192
  • Parcel Number: 380000000421
  • Structure Type: House
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.99
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 49
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Interior Features: Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Smooth Ceilings
  • Equipment Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave
  • Interior: Brick, Vinyl Siding, In Hall
  • Equipment: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, In Hall
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13.4 x 17
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Length: 13.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 23.7 x 16.6
  • Room Width: 16.6
  • Room Length: 23.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11.3 x 13.8
  • Room Width: 13.8
  • Room Length: 11.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10.7 x 14.4
  • Room Width: 14.4
  • Room Length: 10.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 13.8
  • Room Width: 13.8
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.3 x 14.5
  • Room Width: 14.5
  • Room Length: 11.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11.3 x 10.4
  • Room Width: 10.4
  • Room Length: 11.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 6
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Workshop
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 5409 Knollwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

—
Jul 24, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

—
Jul 23, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

$612,000—
Jul 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907307226

$612,000

+6.3% / yr

Jun 11, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

—
May 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

$619,000—
Mar 7, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485355616

$499,000—
Mar 7, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

$499,000—
Mar 7, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

$499,000—
Mar 7, 2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

—
Jan 15, 2022

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

—
Jan 15, 2022

Expired

AMLS #2396022

$499,000—
Dec 20, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

—
Dec 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

$499,000—
Dec 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

$499,000—
Oct 31, 2021

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

—
Jul 15, 2021

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$525,000—
Jul 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2396022

$525,000—
Jul 15, 2021

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$499,000—
Jul 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$525,000—
Jul 14, 2021

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$525,000—
Jul 14, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$499,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

—
07/24/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

—
07/23/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

$612,000
07/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907307226

$612,000

+6.3% / yr

06/11/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

—
05/15/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10096438

$619,000
03/07/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485355616

$499,000
03/07/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

$499,000
03/07/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

$499,000
03/07/2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

—
01/15/2022

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

—
01/15/2022

Expired

AMLS #2396022

$499,000
12/20/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

—
12/19/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

$499,000
12/19/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2424103

$499,000
10/31/2021

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

—
07/15/2021

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$525,000
07/15/2021

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2396022

$525,000
07/15/2021

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$499,000
07/15/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$525,000
07/14/2021

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$525,000
07/14/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2396022

$499,000

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

Public Records for 5409 Knollwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$400,000Additions$114,403Total$514,403
Tax Record2025$4,506 ($376 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,040 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1981ZoningR-4CountyWAKEAPN1706.12-85-4537 0060721Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5409 Knollwood Road

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Green Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Carroll Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Sanderson High
Public - 9 to 12
Phillips High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Green Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Carroll Middle
Public6 to 8

Sanderson High
Public9 to 12

Phillips High
Public9 to 12

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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