Mordecai
Mordecai House is the heart of the neighborhood
The neighborhood's namesake feature is Mordecai House, a Greek Revival mansion dating back to 1785. Today, the house is a museum and a small public green space often visited by tourists and students on field trips. The surrounding park features other historical buildings from the original property, including the cabin believed to be the birthplace of the 17th U.S. President, Andrew Johnson. Most of Mordecai was developed from the home’s original grounds, and some land was donated to create the nearby Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Residents looking to avoid the tour groups can walk to Poplar Spring Park. Tucked in among neighborhood streets, it includes a small stream to spot native wildlife. Just around the corner, Mordecai Mini Park has a playground and swings. Locals head to Halifax Community Center for soccer matches, pickup basketball, an indoor gym and weight room.
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A blend of century-old homes and modern builds
With properties from the 19th century to the present, homes here reflect a mix of old and new. Ornate Victorian dwellings share narrow streets with Colonial Revival, Minimal Traditional and Craftsman designs, while just down the block, new modern homes add distinction. “There is a lot of tear-down and build-up, but they try to keep the established vibe. It’s not cookie cutter,” says Ashley Denny, a Realtor with Choice Residential Real Estate who has family in the neighborhood. Properties, linked by thin sidewalks, are manicured to individual taste, with decorative shrubs and crawling ivy that hangs over stone retaining walls. Mature magnolia, pine and oak trees provide ample shade. While most homes come without restrictions, some townhouse communities and newer developments, including The Village of Pilot Mill, have homeowners associations with monthly fees. Prices range from $375,000 to more than $1.2 million, depending on the age and square footage. Century-old bungalows typically list lower than large estates built in the last 10 years. McBride warns prospective buyers to prepare for competition. “It’s hard to get a house here. No one is really selling them, and when they do hit the market, they sell fast,” he explains.
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Walk to Person Street to shop, dine and relax
From James Beard award winners to casual eateries and bars, "Mordecai is a local hotspot for places to eat,” says Ann-Cabell Baum, Realtor with the Glenwood Agency who has 27 years of experience in real estate. “There's William & Company and Crawford & Sons. We are spoiled rotten," she adds. At Stanbury, locals enjoy upscale eats from bone marrow appetizers to beef tartare. Standard Beer + Food serves cocktails and skirt steak tacos on a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Next door, enthusiasts and aspiring sommeliers can browse family-farm-sourced bottles at Wine Authorities. For a sweet finish, there's Two Roosters Ice Cream. At the end of the block is Raleigh City Farm, where residents can buy produce grown by their neighbors. The rest of the grocery list can get checked off around the corner at Publix.
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Inspiring the entrepreneurs of tomorrow
Mordecai is part of the Wake County Schools system. Conn Magnet Elementary earns a B-plus from Niche and is ranked the top elementary magnet school in the U.S. by Magnet Schools of America. Its School of Entrepreneurial Design is a one-of-a-kind program in Wake County. Oberlin Magnet Middle earns an A rating, and Broughton Magnet High has an A-minus. Saint David’s is one of the closest area private schools. Raleigh is known as a hub of higher education, so Mordecai students may want to stay in town for their college years by attending N.C. State, Wake Tech, Meredith or the aforementioned William Peace University, a small private institution founded in 1857.
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Close to two major highways within Raleigh
Residents here tend to have cars, but a personal vehicle isn’t required. “The walkability of the area is just amazing. You walk everywhere,” McBride says. The neighborhood runs adjacent to U.S. Route 401 and is close to Interstates 40 and 440 for easy highway access to the greater Raleigh area. The drive to Durham is just 25 miles. GoRaleigh buses run the Glascock and Capital routes through the neighborhood so that residents can reach amenities in the city center, which is less than 2 miles away. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a 15-mile drive west. Cyclists here can utilize the bike lanes on Wake Forest Road to connect to other bike-friendly streets and trails across the city.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sallie Wall
Sallie Wall
Raleigh Custom Realty, LLC
(984) 205-3697
42 Total Sales
1 in Mordecai
$810,000 Price
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Susan Doninger Greer
Susan Doninger Greer
Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood
(984) 833-2250
169 Total Sales
1 in Mordecai
$500,000 Price
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Linda Craft
Linda Craft
Responds QuicklyLinda Craft Team, REALTORS
(984) 459-7445
916 Total Sales
1 in Mordecai
$851,000 Price
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Elizabeth Cranfill
Elizabeth Cranfill
Insight Real Estate
(877) 960-3145
111 Total Sales
1 in Mordecai
$1,635,000 Price
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Gretchen Coley
Gretchen Coley
Compass -- Raleigh
(984) 459-7838
1,062 Total Sales
4 in Mordecai
$740K - $1.2M Price Range
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Kelly Cherry
Kelly Cherry
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Preferred Realty
(888) 364-6563
132 Total Sales
1 in Mordecai
$1,040,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Oakwood Commons Park
- Playground
Mordecai Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Poplar Spring Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Oakwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Grills
Mordecai Historic Park
- Trails
- Events
- Museum
Conlon Family Skatepark
- Skateboard
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mordecai | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mordecai Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mordecai, Raleigh sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mordecai, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $344,900, down 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$344,900
Median Sale Price
$344,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$344,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$152,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
108
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-46%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$303
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,093
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,681
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,536
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,187
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
876
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,130
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,773
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,323
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
74.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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