5409 Knollwood Road

Closed 7/23/25
Closed 7/23/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$612,000
4 beds2,061 sqft
5409 Knollwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1971Year Built
$297/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Emily Jo Roberts 919.280.2072 emilyjo@nestrealty.com Brokerage DRE #C28317 • Nest Realty of the Triangle
Listing closed: 07/23/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10096438

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Property Information for 5409 Knollwood Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,488 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Subdivision: Cedar Hills Estates
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
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
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 11
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Green Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Carroll Middle
  • High School: Wake - Sanderson High
Parking
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • 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
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 192.0
  • Parcel Number: 380-00000-0421
  • Structure Type: House
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Has Main Level Bedrooms: No
  • Has Primary Residence: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.99
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • New Construction Type: House, Brick, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: No
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Has 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
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 13.4
  • Width: 17.0
Room 2
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 23.7
  • Width: 16.6
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 11.3
  • Width: 13.8
Room 4
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 10.7
  • Width: 14.4
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 13.3
  • Width: 13.8
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 11.3
  • Width: 14.5
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 11.3
  • Width: 10.4
Room 8
  • Type: Workshop
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 6.0

Property History for 5409 Knollwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 23, 2025

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10096438

$612,000—
Jul 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907307226

$612,000

+6.3% / yr

Jun 11, 2025

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10096438

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/23/2025

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10096438

$612,000
07/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907307226

$612,000

+6.3% / yr

06/11/2025

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10096438

—

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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
Wake Early College of Information & Biotechnologies
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Green Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Carroll Middle
Public6 to 8

Sanderson High
Public9 to 12

Wake Early College of Information & Biotechnologies
Public9 to 12

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