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What it’s like to live in Mordecai
Mordecai’s walkability, great access to downtown and long-term residents make it a desirable and community-oriented neighborhood in Raleigh. Preserved homes from the 19th century mix with modern builds in this eclectic neighborhood. You can walk to green spaces like Mordecai Mini Park and Mordecai Historic Park, which is home to one of the oldest houses in Raleigh. Person Street is just south and is lined with locally owned restaurants, shops and hangouts. William Peace University, a small, private institution, also borders the neighborhood.
Cost of living and home prices in the neighborhood
Mordecai has a median single-family home sale price in the low-$800,000s. That's on par with the neighboring Oakwood community, but higher than the downtown Capital District. Raleigh as a whole has a median home sale price in the mid-$400,000s, which makes Mordecai pricier than the overall city average.
Historic homes mix with modern builds in Mordecai
In Mordecai, ornate Victorian dwellings from the 19th century share narrow streets with Colonial Revival, Minimal Traditional and Craftsman designs. New, modern homes add to the mix. “There is a bit of teardown and construction, but more people are remodeling and keeping the character and aesthetics of the old houses, just modernizing them,” says Jacquelyn Raynor, Realtor at Long & Foster.
The area also has some apartments, multifamily homes, condos and townhouses sprinkled throughout. “There is a lot of housing diversity, which also brings in a more diverse buyer. You might be a young professional who doesn’t want maintenance, but still wants to be in that location, or you may be a single-family homeowner,” says Erica Sizemore, Realtor at Keller Williams Raleigh.
Well-manicured lawns are a frequent sight in the Mordecai neighborhood.
Modern-style homes within the Mordecai neighborhood.
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An active neighborhood with a sense of community
Mordecai has a get-to-know-you feel and a lot of long-term residents. “I loved the neighbors. It’s a community where everyone is out walking and riding bikes, kind of living that more nostalgic lifestyle,” says Jon McBride, a former neighborhood resident and Realtor with Howard Perry & Walston. “It’s a more outgoing and friendly environment,” he says, noting how neighbors often hangout on their front porches.
Mordecai is walkable, transit-friendly and close to highways
Mordecai is within walking or biking distance of the city center, and Wake Forest Road has bike lanes. “The walkability of the area is just amazing. You walk everywhere,” McBride says. For access to the greater Raleigh area, U.S. Route 401 and Interstates 40 and 440 are nearby. I-40 takes drivers to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Research Triangle Park, both about 15 miles northwest.
Universities and top-rated Wake County Public Schools nearby
Mordecai is part of the Wake County Schools system. Students may attend the highly rated Conn Magnet Elementary School, which is home to its School of Entrepreneurial Design. Oberlin Magnet Middle School and Broughton Magnet High School are top-rated schools that also serve the area. Saint David’s is one of the closest area private schools.
William Peace University is a small private institution that borders the neighborhood. Other higher learning institutions, including North Carolina State University and Meredith College, are within a few miles.
Some students from the Mordecai neighborhood attend Conn Elementary School.
Oberlin Magnet Middle School is in Raleigh, NC.
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Walkable to businesses along Person Street
Person Street, extending from the neighborhood’s southern border and on the eastern side of William Peace University, has shopping and dining. “There are notable chefs there on that road, plus bars and places to sit outside and grab coffee. It's become very popular,” Sizemore says. The street includes:
So & So Books and Edge of Urge boutique
Crawford and Son, an upscale restaurant
William & Company, a casual cocktail bar
Two Roosters Ice Cream
Cool off on a hot summer day at Two Roosters Ice Cream near the Mordecai neighborhood.
Crawford and Son serves specialty dishes along Person Street, near Mordecai.
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Green spaces include Mordecai Historic Park
Mordecai Historic Park, once home to the county’s largest plantation, is today a green space and educational center in the neighborhood. The Mordecai House, a Greek Revival mansion built in 1785, is one of Raleigh’s oldest homes and now welcomes guided tours. Other recreation options in the neighborhood include:
Poplar Spring Park, which has a stream and picnic areas
Mordecai Mini Park, with a playground and swings
Halifax Community Center, with athletic fields and an indoor gym
The Mordecai House is a historical landmark within the Mordecai Historic Park.
Mordecai is home to the birthplace of the 17th President, Andrew Johnson.
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Mordecai Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mordecai, Raleigh sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Mordecai, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $765,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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