524 S Boylan Ave

Raleigh, NC 27603

$998,500
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,520 Sq. Ft.
$396 / Sq. Ft.
2,520
Sq. Ft.
$396
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Turn of the Century Southern Beauty conveniently located in the desired neighborhood of Historic Boylan Heights in Downtown Raleigh awaits its lucky new owner. This stunning home is filled with charming and distinctive features including: inviting full wrapped front porch; gorgeous original hardwoods on1st and 2nd floor; 4 original fireplaces (decorative only) with beautiful mantels; 9.5ft smooth ceilings; flexible floorplan with 1st floor bedroom/office, 1st floor full bath, den/studio, living room,...Turn of the Century Southern Beauty conveniently located in the desired neighborhood of Historic Boylan Heights in Downtown Raleigh awaits its lucky new owner. This stunning home is filled with charming and distinctive features including: inviting full wrapped front porch; gorgeous original hardwoods on1st and 2nd floor; 4 original fireplaces (decorative only) with beautiful mantels; 9.5ft smooth ceilings; flexible floorplan with 1st floor bedroom/office, 1st floor full bath, den/studio, living room, family room, sep dining room and 3 bedroom upstairs; unfinished basement with interior and exterior entrances offers a potential apartment, in-law suite, etc.; large corner lot with off street parking pad and rear alley access; updated kitchen with beautiful maple cabinets, custom Heath ceramic tile backsplash; granite countertops and island; new dishwasher (2024), new gas range (2024) and French door refrig; updated bathrooms; artisan fans and lighting; stacked washer/dryer (2022) conveys and are currently in 1st floor cedar closet but can be moved to basement if preferred; 2 energy efficient HVAC units (2021); energy efficient storm windows; interior painted (2024); exterior painted (2021); lovely 2nd floor rear covered porch; 2 sets of original pocket doors; handsomely restored original banister and handrails in center staircase; custom built floor to ceiling bookcases; fenced front yard and more. All this with easy access to community parks and playgrounds, shops and restaurants, NCSU, Dix Park, Glenwood South and all that Downtown Raleigh has to offer. Life is good here! Home priced below recent appraisal. Ask Listing Agent for details.
  1. Listed by David Henry Johnson • Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Brier Creek

Property Details for 524 South Boylan Avenue

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Downtown, Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
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Yes
Subdivision
Boylan Heights
LISTING UPDATED: 06/04/2025 11:20 AM

Property Details for 524 South Boylan Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #10089585
Days on Market8
Taxes$7,011 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyWake County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Brier Creek

Sold By Allen Tate/Raleigh-Falls Neuse

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Building Information for 524 South Boylan Avenue

Stories2Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,816 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,232

Property Taxes

$584

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 524 South Boylan Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hillsborough St., head South on Boylan Ave to the corner of W Lenoir St.
  • Subdivision Name: Boylan Heights
  • Latitude: 35.773642
  • Longitude: -78.650977
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,010.90
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 148
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
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: 2025-05-18
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Wiley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
  • High School: Wake - Broughton
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Site, Parking Pad
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2520.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees, Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 59 x 149 x 54 x 148
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Other Area Below Grade: 772
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 772
  • Parcel Number: 1703365625
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 59
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Historical Area, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle, Copper, Metal
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Windows Treatment: Storm Window(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Off Street, On Site, Parking Pad, Wood Siding
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Off Street, On Site, Parking Pad
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 15.8
  • Room Width: 15.8
  • Room Length: 11.9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 10.7
  • Room Width: 10.7
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 8.6 x 11.7
  • Room Width: 11.7
  • Room Length: 8.6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15.3 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 15.3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15.8 x 13.8
  • Room Width: 13.8
  • Room Length: 15.8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13.9 x 13.9
  • Room Width: 13.9
  • Room Length: 13.9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14.6 x 15.1
  • Room Width: 15.1
  • Room Length: 14.6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 11.8
  • Room Width: 11.8
  • Room Length: 13.1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 11.8
  • Room Width: 11.8
  • Room Length: 13.1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Den
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 21.5
  • Room Width: 21.5
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 19.9 x 21.5
  • Room Width: 21.5
  • Room Length: 19.9
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Basement
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 524 South Boylan Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

—
Jun 4, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

—
Jun 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558638890

$998,500

+4.3% / yr

Jun 2, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

$998,500—
May 19, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

—
Apr 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

$995,000—
Jul 31, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #199545475

$455,000

+21.2% / yr

Dec 10, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #147889581

$332,000—
Dec 9, 2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #770519

$332,000—
Dec 9, 2004

Sold

AMLS #770519

$332,000—
Dec 9, 2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #770519

$332,000—
Oct 21, 2004

Listed (Active)

AMLS #770519

$360,000—
Oct 21, 2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #770519

$360,000—
Oct 21, 2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #770519

$360,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

—
06/04/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

—
06/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558638890

$998,500

+4.3% / yr

06/02/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

$998,500
05/19/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

—
04/15/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10089585

$995,000
07/31/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #199545475

$455,000

+21.2% / yr

12/10/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #147889581

$332,000
12/09/2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #770519

$332,000
12/09/2004

Sold

AMLS #770519

$332,000
12/09/2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #770519

$332,000
10/21/2004

Listed (Active)

AMLS #770519

$360,000
10/21/2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #770519

$360,000
10/21/2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #770519

$360,000

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Public Records for 524 South Boylan Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$460,000Additions$342,636Total$802,636
Tax Record2024$7,011 ($584 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1915Year Renovated1985ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1703.10-36-5625 0041610Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 524 South Boylan Avenue

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 - 6 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Wiley Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Oberlin Middle School
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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Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Brier Creek

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