$9,441 Closing Credit¹
#10048915, Michelle Keaton-Barrow, Listing Office: Keaton Barrow Realty
$749,000 List price
603 Polk St Raleigh, NC 27604
$8,894
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,397 sqft
0.1 acres
$536 / sqft
House
Property details
About 603 Polk St
If you have been dreaming of a charming historic home with a white picket fence on a corner lot on one of the prettiest streets in Downtown Raleigh, here it is!!! This Victorian cottage in Historic Oakwood is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience, featuring gleaming heart pine floors, high ceilings, a stained glass transom window in the central hall, and a clawfoot tub, along with an updated master bathroom with double vanities and a beautiful modern kitchen. The kitchen has modern cabinetry, double ovens, a 6-burner cooktop, soapstone countertop, and a large island, plus there is a pass-through to the family room and a large pantry/laundry room. There are 4 fireplaces, 2 wood-burning fireplaces and 2 decorative. The large, open lot has plenty of space for outdoor living with a brick patio in the rear, a full rocking-chair front porch, and already-approved architectural plans for a fabulous new shed structure. All of this and you can walk, bike, or scooter to the dog park and all the restaurants, festivals, museums, and shopping in Downtown Raleigh and the Person Street District from your new home!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,397 sqft
Lot size0.13 Acres
Year built1905
ParkingOn Street
MLS #10082778
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: On Street
- Exterior: Fence, Wood Fence
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $749,000
- Price/SqFt: $536
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,534
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: From the N.C. Governor's Mansion, head north on Person Street. Turn right onto Polk Street, and this beautiful home will be a few blocks down on the left.
- Year Built: 1905
- Living Area: 1,397 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
- MLS Number: 10082778
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Raleigh Homes Realty
- Office Phone: (919) 946-3256
- Office Email: callahanrealestate@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Richard Callahan
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2005 | Home Sold | $275,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $750,087 | $6,534 |
| 2023 | $439,810 | $4,813 |
| 2022 | $439,810 | $4,473 |
| 2021 | $439,810 | $4,299 |
| 2020 | $439,810 | $4,221 |
| 2019 | $323,316 | $3,552 |
| 2018 | $323,316 | $3,383 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Hunter Magnet Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
0.9 mi
•1018 E Davie St
6
Partnership Magnet Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•601 Devereux St
5
Wiley Magnet Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
1.2 mi
•301 Saint Marys St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,375. The most common annual income of people living in Raleigh, NC is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
37%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
59%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
IKEA
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Jeep
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Alternative
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 603 Polk St
The listing price of 603 Polk St property is $749,000.
The property 603 Polk St is a house located in Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604.
Active Listing: 603 Polk St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 603 Polk St are: Hunter Magnet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Partnership Magnet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Wiley Magnet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Moore Square Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), The Exploris School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ligon Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Phillips High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Raleigh Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,534 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 31, 2005 for $275,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 603 Polk St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 603 Polk St is 1,397 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 603 Polk St is 1905.
This home is located at 603 Polk St in Raleigh, NC and zip code 27604 in the Oakwood neighborhood. This 1,397 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $749,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Raleigh, NC there were more than 121 sold above asking price, over 268 sold below and more than 142 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Raleigh, NC between March and April 2025 increased by 6.4%. Listings spent 37 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $457,154 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.