5505 Knollwood Rd

2,067 Sq. Ft.
$339 / Sq. Ft.
2,067
Sq. Ft.
$339
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street in Midtown Raleigh, this beautifully renovated home blends designer style with everyday functionality just 1.3 miles from all the shopping, dining, and energy of North Hills. The stunning kitchen feels straight out of a magazine with quartz countertops, a farmhouse apron sink, touchless faucet, handcrafted Zellige tile backsplash, and a 5-burner gas range perfect for cooking and entertaining. Thoughtfully updated bathrooms feature modern designer finishes...Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street in Midtown Raleigh, this beautifully renovated home blends designer style with everyday functionality just 1.3 miles from all the shopping, dining, and energy of North Hills. The stunning kitchen feels straight out of a magazine with quartz countertops, a farmhouse apron sink, touchless faucet, handcrafted Zellige tile backsplash, and a 5-burner gas range perfect for cooking and entertaining. Thoughtfully updated bathrooms feature modern designer finishes that give the home a fresh, elevated feel throughout. French doors open to a spacious Trex deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard, creating the ideal setup for grilling, entertaining, pets, or simply relaxing outdoors. Big-ticket upgrades provide peace of mind, including a whole-home water filtration system, updated plumbing, radon mitigation system, CPI security system, generator-ready wiring, and glass storm doors at both front and rear entrances. Move-in ready with the perfect mix of charm, modern updates, and unbeatable location, this is the kind of Midtown home buyers wait for.

Property Details for 5505 Knollwood Road

View
Yes
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
Hill Estates

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/19/2026 12:11 AM

Property Details for 5505 Knollwood Road

StatusPending
MLS #10153537
Days on Market60
Taxes$4,771 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1969
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
CountyWake County

Location

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Building Information for 5505 Knollwood Road

Stories-Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

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$3,886 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,488

Property Taxes

$398

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5505 Knollwood Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Directions: From Wake Forest Rd, turn left on E. Millbrook Rd., Right onto Knollwood Rd. House is on left
  • Subdivision Name: Hill Estates
  • Latitude: 35.853915
  • Longitude: -78.634083
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,770.56
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 15
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
  • School District Link: https://www.wcpss.net
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-06-11
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Green
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Carroll
  • High School: Wake - Sanderson
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2067.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
  • Architectural Style: Arts & Crafts, Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Parcel Number: 170612854931000 0017199
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Power Production YN: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 702.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Senior Community: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • New Construction Type: Brick, Fiber Cement, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Storage Space
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Screen, Gas
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned
  • Interior: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Concrete, Driveway, Brick, Fiber Cement, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Security System Owned
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Concrete, Driveway
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 13.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.11 x 13.6
  • Room Width: 13.6
  • Room Length: 11.11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 20.6
  • Room Width: 20.6
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11.11 x 13.3
  • Room Width: 13.3
  • Room Length: 11.11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11.11 x 9.7
  • Room Width: 9.7
  • Room Length: 11.11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: Deck
  • Room Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.9
  • Room Width: 13.9
  • Room Length: 20.2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Other
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12.2 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 12.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.6
  • Room Width: 10.6
  • Room Length: 12.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 4.3 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 4.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 7.4 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 7.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11.11 x 14.11
  • Room Width: 14.11
  • Room Length: 11.11
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 13.7 x 24.1
  • Room Width: 24.1
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9
  • Room Width: 5.9
  • Room Length: 8.7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 8.7 x 3.6
  • Room Width: 3.6
  • Room Length: 8.7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 5505 Knollwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10153537

—
Apr 27, 2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10153537

$700,000—
Apr 9, 2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10153537

$725,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10153537

—
04/27/2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10153537

$700,000
04/09/2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10153537

$725,000

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

Public Records for 5505 Knollwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$400,000Additions$144,727Total$544,727
Tax Record2025$4,771 ($398 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,864 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated1989ZoningR-4CountyWAKEAPN1706.12-85-4931 0017199Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5505 Knollwood Road

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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