5409 Knollwood Rd Raleigh, NC 27609
North Hills Neighborhood
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,061
Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
- No HOA
About This Home
As of July 2025Some homes list like specs on paper. Others feel like the memory of a summer that didn't ask for anything but time. This one? It plays like the first few notes of a song you forgot you loved — a little bit golden, a little bit wild, and full of possibility. It's Raleigh, it's North Hills, and it's everything in between — the pulse of the city, the hush of a quiet night, the feeling of windows open and music spilling out into the air.
With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a handcrafted bar, custom woodwork, and a backyard built for weekends that stretch long into the night, this house is more than square footage — it's freedom, nostalgia, rhythm. A semi-charmed kind of life, one where joy doesn't knock, it just walks in.
From the moment you step inside, the sun takes over — soft and real, casting shadows on the walls and warmth across the floors. The open layout breathes. Light bounces. Time slows. And you're reminded what it feels like to enjoy living in your home.
The living room invites you to stay awhile, to turn up the volume and let the day fall off your shoulders. The handcrafted bar in the corner? It's not just for drinks — it's for stories. For beginnings. For nights that don't have to end at midnight.
The kitchen opens up just enough to host and hide, depending on your mood. The dining space could hold brunch or a packed house for dinner. And the woodwork throughout the home tells a story that factory finishes never could - someone cared here.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom faces the light. The kind that finds you before your alarm, the kind that whispers instead of shouts. You wake up here with more peace than pressure. The other three bedrooms leave space for what's next — guests, work, art, play, reinvention.
And then there's the backyard.
''I want something else / To get me through this.''
This is it. This yard is what gets you through. With its covered gazebo, shed, and just the right amount of space to stretch out or pull in close. You could host 20 people back here or sit alone with a guitar and a glass of something cold. Either way, it feels like yours and it's loved and it's ready.
You're steps from North Hills, from sidewalk cafes and after-dinner walks, from parks and late-morning coffee runs. You can bike to your favorite place and walk home from the one you just discovered. Here, you're close to everything but never crowded. It's the sweet spot — like that part in a song you wait for, and then replay again and again.
Some houses are made for hosting. Some are made for healing. This one was made for both. And when you step inside, you'll feel it — that lyric of a life just waiting to begin again.
So if you're the type to live with the windows down, music up, and sunlight on your walls... you just might have found home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Nest Realty of the Triangle License #301144 Listed on: 05/15/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,488
Year Built
- Built in 1971
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,061 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bar Fridge
- Bar
- Smooth Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Family Room
- Dining Room
- Workshop
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Laundry in Hall
Kitchen
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Schools
- Green Elementary School
- Carroll Middle School
- Sanderson High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Cedar Hills Estates Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 380-00000-0421
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Sullivan Benjamin
Bought by
Windemuth Amelia Jo Ellen and Arora Derek Kiran
Seller's Agent
Emily Jo Roberts
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Buyer's Agent
Maria Scappatura Jamieson
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$612,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-1.13%
Views
31
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$605,203
Outstanding Balance
$605,203
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,321
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 19, 2021
Closed on
Mar 7, 2022
Sold by
Lee Wilson Timothy and Smith Karen
Bought by
Sullivan Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Lynn Stellings
Coldwell Banker HPW
Buyer's Agent
Brooks Warren
Coldwell Banker HPW
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$499,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Interest Rate
3.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 2, 1992
Bought by
Wilson Timothy Lee and Karen Smith
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $612,000 | Honeybee Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $494,000 | Aw Morris Law Pllc | |
| Deed | $111,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $605,203 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $190,850 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $399,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $58,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $43,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $119,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $40,742 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $123,200 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Sold | $612,000 | -1.1% | $297 / Sq Ft |
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | For Sale | $619,000 | +24.0% | $300 / Sq Ft |
| 12/15/2023 12/15/23 | Off Market | $499,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/07/2022 03/07/22 | Sold | $499,000 | 0.0% | $245 / Sq Ft |
| 12/20/2021 12/20/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/19/2021 12/19/21 | For Sale | $499,000 | -- | $245 / Sq Ft |
Source: Doorify MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,488 | $514,403 | $400,000 | $114,403 |
| 2023 | $3,100 | $282,587 | $150,000 | $132,587 |
| 2022 | $2,881 | $282,587 | $150,000 | $132,587 |
| 2021 | $2,770 | $282,587 | $150,000 | $132,587 |
| 2020 | $2,719 | $282,587 | $150,000 | $132,587 |
| 2019 | $2,614 | $223,851 | $100,000 | $123,851 |
| 2018 | $2,466 | $223,851 | $100,000 | $123,851 |
| 2017 | $2,349 | $223,851 | $100,000 | $123,851 |
| 2016 | $2,301 | $223,851 | $100,000 | $123,851 |
| 2015 | $2,076 | $198,534 | $75,000 | $123,534 |
| 2014 | $1,969 | $198,534 | $75,000 | $123,534 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Emily Jo Roberts
E
Seller's Agent in 2025
Emily Jo Roberts
Nest Realty of the Triangle
(919) 280-2072
1 in this area
113 Total Sales
-
Maria Scappatura Jamieson
M
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Maria Scappatura Jamieson
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
(919) 799-6804
1 in this area
8 Total Sales
-
L
Seller's Agent in 2022
Lynn Stellings
Coldwell Banker HPW
-
Brooks Warren
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Brooks Warren
Coldwell Banker HPW
(919) 801-2637
5 in this area
72 Total Sales
Map
Source: Doorify MLS
MLS Number: 10096438
APN: 1706.12-85-4537-000
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