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603 E Cabarrus Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Not in a Subdivision · Wake County

Key Facts

3Beds
2Baths
1,239.94Sq Ft
1910Year Built
0.09Lot (acres)

Description

MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT - NOW OFFERED AT $519,500! This is an incredible opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in one of downtown Raleigh's fastest-growing neighborhoods. Plus, buyers can receive a $3,500 lender incentive to use toward closing costs or a one-year temporary rate buydown through the preferred lender. Highly qualified buyers may also be eligible for additional incentives. Contact the listing agent for details. Enjoy exceptional walkability to local coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, parks, Transfer Co. Food Hall, and many of Raleigh's exciting new developments. Inside, you'll find a bright, open-concept floor plan featuring hardwood floors, tall ceilings, abundant natural light, and a warm, inviting feel throughout. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, the layout offers flexibility for everyone. The kitchen is designed for entertaining with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry, and a large island overlooking the living and dining areas. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including new siding and roof (2021-2022), HVAC (2017), crawlspace dehumidifier and vapor barrier (2018), and an enclosed rear porch converted into a functional mudroom and laundry area. Step outside to your private backyard retreat featuring a spacious paver patio (2023), storage shed, and new privacy fence (2025)—perfect for relaxing or entertaining while still being just minutes from everything downtown has to offer. With its new price of $519,500, buyer incentive, extensive updates, and prime downtown location, 603 E. Cabarrus Street offers one of the best values currently available in the area. Don't miss your chance to make this home yours. Schedule your private showing today.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Structure Type

House

Year Built

1910

Living Area

1,239.94 sq ft

Lot Size

0.09 acres

Zoning

R-10

Days on Market

40

MLS® Listing#

10173486

Property Features

Interior

Breakfast BarCeiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingGranite CountersHigh CeilingsKitchen IslandOpen FloorplanPantryRecessed LightingSmart ThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)

Exterior

Private EntrancePrivate YardRain GuttersStorage

Appliances

DisposalElectric Water HeaterENERGY STAR Qualified DishwasherFree-Standing RefrigeratorFreezerGas OvenGas RangeIce MakerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorSelf Cleaning OvenStainless Steel Appliance(s)Washer/Dryer StackedWater Heater

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirGas

Heating

Natural Gas

Flooring

Ceramic TileHardwood

Parking

ConcreteDrivewayOn Street

Laundry

InsideMain Level

Patio

Front PorchPatio

Fencing

Back YardWood

Lot Features

Back YardCity LotFront Yard

Construction

Fiber CementHardiPlank Type

Foundation

BlockBrick/Mortar

Roof

ShingleMembrane

Windows

BlindsScreensWood Frames

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Security ServiceSecurity System LeasedSmoke Detector(s)

Other Structures

Shed(s)

Utilities

Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedWater ConnectedUnderground Utilities

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • Bedroom 2Main
  • Bedroom 3Main
  • Master BedroomMain

Schools

Elementary:
Wake County Schools
Middle:
Wake County Schools
High:
Wake County Schools

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$4,469

Tax year 2025

Assessed Value

$510,173

Parcel Number

171309063868000 0019767

Directions

Going South on Wake Forest/Blount, take a left onto Cabarrus & go about 6 blocks. Home on left. From Capital Blvd /Dawson St through downtown, take a left onto Morgan, a right onto N Person, and left onto Cabarrus.

Affordability Calculator

$103,900

Estimated monthly payment

$2,765/mo

Principal $415,600 · Est. interest $579,799 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Raleigh, NC

$462,477
Median Listing Price
55
Median Days on Market
1,963
Median Sq Ft
$233
Median Price / Sq Ft
2,139
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 12% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 80% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Raleigh, NC.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Ligon Middle

    Secondary · 0.2 mi away

  • Hunter Elementary

    Elementary · 0.3 mi away

  • Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

    School · 0.3 mi away

  • The Exploris School: Elementary School Campus

    Elementary · 0.3 mi away

  • Moore Square Magnet Middle School

    Elementary · 0.4 mi away

  • Wake County Public School System

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Vital Link East School

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Academically Based Child

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Wake County Public School System

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

  • Cathedral School

    Secondary · 0.9 mi away

  • Washington Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • The Exploris School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Southeast Raleigh Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Mary E. Phillips High School

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • Central Wake High School

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • Project Enlightenment

    School · 1.2 mi away

  • Poe Magnet Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Longview School

    Secondary · 1.3 mi away

  • Fuller Elementary

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Hope Elementary School

    Secondary · 1.5 mi away

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Last Updated: 2026-06-09

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