$780,000
$20K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $4,620/month

Total Views 17,652
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,967 Sq Ft
$397 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Olds Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Isabella Cannon Park

About This Home

Welcome to 524 Gardner Street, where historic charm meets vibrant living in the heart of Raleigh's iconic Forest Hills/University Park neighborhood.

This character rich 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends timeless elegance with modern updates—offering an idyllic lifestyle for every stage of life. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, and lovely architectural details throughout. A formal dining room sets the scene for lively dinner parties, while the oversized living room, complete with a gas fireplace and French doors, flows seamlessly to a spacious back porch nestled beneath a graceful magnolia tree—perfect for morning coffee or evening wine.

The low-maintenance backyard invites easy living, and inside, thoughtful updates bring peace of mind: a brand-new roof, new carpet, tasteful paint throughout, and stylish new appliances—including a Bosch dishwasher, a new stove/oven, and microwave & Kohler sink. The sun-filled primary bedroom boasts vaulted ceilings, a large walk in closet, a stunning new skylight in a spa-like ensuite bath. There is storage galore with ample closets throughout and a spacious walk up attic space for plentiful storage options.

Set in one of Raleigh's most walkable and coveted neighborhoods, this home is just steps from the Raleigh Rose Garden, Isabella Cannon Park, the Village District, Jaycee Park, NCSU, Whole Foods, and top-rated schools—all while feeling tucked away in a serene, tree-lined setting.

Don't miss your chance to live in one of Raleigh's most idyllic neighborhoods—Forest Hills is calling you home!

Listing Agent

Leah Beeson

Keller Williams Realty Cary License #353678 Listed on: 07/17/2025

Keller Williams Realty Cary

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,818

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,967 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Bosch Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Pad
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Olds Elementary School
  • Martin Middle School
  • Broughton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0794749100

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Hills Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,818

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1998
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Hills
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1967.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Basement Walk-In Crawl Space: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Attic Features Unfinished2: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1967.0
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Second
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Laundry Features Inside: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 5663.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: West
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Walk-In Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas4: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Community Features:Park2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Acres: 0.13
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Door Features:French Doors: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Garden: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Off Street, Parking Pad
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Parking Pad: Yes
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Broughton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Martin

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5663.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0794749100

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5817.54
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Map Number: 69

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Olds

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,842 $667,534 $425,000 $242,534
2024 $5,818 $667,534 $425,000 $242,534
2023 $5,012 $458,010 $276,250 $181,760
2022 $4,657 $458,010 $276,250 $181,760
2021 $4,476 $458,010 $276,250 $181,760
2020 $4,395 $458,010 $276,250 $181,760
2019 $4,688 $402,784 $176,000 $226,784
2018 $4,421 $402,784 $176,000 $226,784
2017 $4,210 $402,784 $176,000 $226,784
2016 $4,124 $402,784 $176,000 $226,784
2015 -- $413,592 $190,000 $223,592
2014 -- $413,592 $190,000 $223,592
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Price Changed $780,000 -2.5% $397 / Sq Ft
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $800,000 -- $407 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $260,000 --
Warranty Deed $260,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $103,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $214,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $208,000 No Value Available
Closed $39,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10109858

Doorify MLS

APN: 0794.16-74-9100-000