Property Map
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Courtesy of Urban Durham Realty, Mary R Hunter.
Description
We are delighted to present 215 N East St, a stunning Queen Anne Gable-front-and-wing frame cottage built in 1897 for Charles Mebane, then State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Located in the highly sought-after Historic Oakwood neighborhood, this home has been meticulously preserved and thoughtfully updated to honor its historic charm. Noteworthy features include full-height windows on the wraparound front porch, a steeply pitched roof, and a freshly painted porch with intricate trim. Inside, you’ll find an updated luxury primary bath, restored leaded stained glass transoms, replica crystal doorknobs, fresh paint, new lighting, heart pine flooring and 11 ft. ceilings throughout the majority of the main level.The basement offers endless possibilities, whether for an apartment, Airbnb, or private home office. Outside, the beautifully maintained gardens provide opportunities for gardening enthusiasts to enjoy pollinator-friendly flowers and much more. This is an opportunity you will not want to miss.
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Frontage Type: “City Street”
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Dryer”, “Gas Cooktop”, “Oven”, “Range Hood”, “Refrigerator”, “Tankless Water Heater”, “Washer”
Basement
- Basement: “Apartment”, “Exterior Entry”, “Finished”, “Heated”, “Walk-Out Access”
Bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
Building
- Building Area Total: 2800
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: “Wood Siding”
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Living Area: 2800
- Structure Type: “House”, “Site Built”
- Year Built: 1897
Community
- Community Features: Historical Area, Sidewalks
Cooling
- Cooling: “Central Air”, “Electric”
- Cooling Included
Doors
- Features: “French Doors”, “Sliding Doors”
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: “Fenced Yard”, “Garden”, “Lighting”, “Rain Gutters”
- Patio And Porch Features: “Deck”, “Front Porch”, “Rear Porch”, “Wrap Around”
Fence
- Fencing: “Back Yard”, “Gate”, “Wood”
Fireplaces
- Fireplace Included
- Features: “Bedroom”, “Living Room”
Floors
- Flooring: “Tile”, “Wood”
Foundation
- Foundation Details: “Brick/Mortar”, “Other”
Heating
- Heating: “Central”, “Forced Air”, “Natural Gas”
- Heating Included
Home Owner’s Association
- Association Amenities: “None”
Interior Features
- Interior Features: “Apartment/Suite”, “Bathtub/Shower Combination”, “Bookcases”, “Built-in Features”, “Chandelier”, “Double Vanity”, “Eat-in Kitchen”, “Entrance Foyer”, “Granite Counters”, “High Ceilings”, “High Speed Internet”, “In-Law Floorplan”, “Kitchen/Dining Room Combination”, “Separate Shower”, “Smooth Ceilings”, “Soaking Tub”, “Stone Counters”, “Walk-In Closet(s)”, “Walk-In Shower”
Laundry
- Features: “Laundry Room”, “Main Level”
Listing
- Days On Market: 4
Location
- Subdivision Name: Historic Oakwood
Lot
- Lot Features: “Back Yard”, “City Lot”, “Front Yard”, “Garden”, “Gentle Sloping”, “Hardwood Trees”, “Landscaped”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.12
- Lot Size Area: 5227.2
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5227.2
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Parcel Number: 1704.20900032 0057335
Parking
- Parking Features: On Street
Property
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- View: “City”, “Neighborhood”
Roof
- Roof: “Metal”, “Rubber”, “Shingle”
Schools
- High School: Wake – Broughton
- Middle Or Junior School: Wake – Oberlin
- Elementary School: Wake – Conn
Sewer
- Sewer: “Public Sewer”
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount: 8681.55
Utilities
- Utilities: “Electricity Connected”, “Natural Gas Connected”, “Sewer Connected”, “Water Connected”
- Water Source: “Public”
Windows
- Window Features: “Wood Frames”