Perched above a picture-perfect backdrop, 1403 Park Drive is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 1,969-square-foot brick cottage that pairs Tudor Revival touches with a century of neighborhood character, offering a compelling entry into one of Raleigh's most beloved spots. Steps march up toward an arched entry framed in stone, earning that elevated view out front. Around back, alley access leads to a private parking pad. The primary suite occupies its own quiet corner of the main level, complete with a walk-in closet, an adjoining flex room suited to a home office or nursery. A second bedroom shares the main floor, alongside a full hall bath. It's a layout that suits life's every season, whether you're just beginning or settling in for good. Inside, the living room's brick fireplace, flanked by built-ins, opens through French doors to a screened porch, an idyllic extension to make the most of North Carolina's seasons. The kitchen is warmed by handsome cabinetry and polished hardwoods, while upstairs, a bonus/bedroom suite with its own bath, plus a separate sitting room, offers flexibility for guests, or a studio. The fully fenced yard is shaded by a mature magnolia and traced by a curving brick path, with a grapevine climbing a garden pergola. Tucked into the corner, a detached storage unit stands ready for bikes, tools, or a hobby waiting to happen. Forest Park's own tree-lined sidewalks help you meander through green spaces, wooded parks and soak in a neighborhood built for porch-sitting. This unique location places Downtown Raleigh, NC State, the Village District, Dorothea Dix Park, Glenwood South, Smoky Hollow, and Seaboard Station all within easy reach. Presence out front, practicality behind it, this one is beckoning you home.
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Price
$899,900
Days On Site
12 Days
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,969 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
0.16 Acres
Year Built
1933
MLS® Number
10191972
Status
Active
Property Tax
$7,786.56
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
N/A
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2 weeks ago
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2 weeks ago
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General Features
Acres
0.16
Disclosures
Lead Based PaintSeller Disclosure
Foundation
Permanent
Levels
One and One Half
Parking
Alley AccessOff StreetOn StreetOtherPrivate
Parking Spaces
1
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
1969
SqFt Total
1969
Style
CottageTraditionalTransitional
Utilities
Electricity AvailableNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
Water Source
Public
Zoning
R-6
Interior Features
Appliances
DisposalDishwasherFree-Standing Gas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)Tankless Water Heater
Dimensions - 8.4 x 11.9Level - MainDescription - Off the Primary BR
Other
Dimensions - 14.6 x 14.7Level - SecondDescription - Sitting Room
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
Brick VeneerMasonite
Exterior
Private YardRain GuttersStorage
Fencing
Back YardPrivacyWoodFenced
Lot Features
Back YardCity LotFew TreesFront YardInterior LotLandscapedPrivateSloped
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Patio And Porch
CoveredFront PorchScreenedSide Porch
Road Frontage
City Street
Roof
Shingle
View
Neighborhood
Waterview
Neighborhood
Windows/Doors
BlindsWood Frames
Community Features
Community Features
CurbsParkSidewalks
Financing Terms Available
CashConventional
Building Access
Living Room
Roads
Asphalt
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Wake - Wiley Elementary
Middle School
Wake - Oberlin Middle
High School
Wake - Needham Broughton High
Listing courtesy of Johnny Chappell of Compass -- Raleigh
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