$599,900
OPEN SAT 12PM - 2PM

712 Dorothea Dr Raleigh, NC 27603

Boylan Heights Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,514/month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,231 Sq Ft
$487 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Wiley Elementary Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to Lenoir Street Park

About This Home

Nestled under a graceful canopy of mature oaks on one of Raleigh's most beloved historic streets, 712 Dorothea Dr is a truly special bungalow that offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and urban convenience. Mere moments from the immaculately renovated Dix Park, scenic greenway trails, and the vibrant energy of Downtown Raleigh, this delightful home invites you to experience the best of city living with a neighborly feel. Step onto the covered front porch and feel the instant pull of classic Boylan Heights charm. Inside, discover a thoughtfully updated interior with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a welcoming living space anchored by a cozy fireplace, and an efficient, comfortable layout with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The heart of the home flows easily from room to room, offering flexible space for everyday living and gatherings alike. Quality details such as granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized laundry/mudroom ensure modern convenience without compromising historic appeal. Outside, a fenced backyard provides a private escape for gardening, pets, or al fresco dining. And the detached shed ensures that your outdoor tools and toys are neatly tucked away. Perfect for first-time homebuyers, downsizers, or anyone in between seeking a vibrant neighborhood lifestyle, this classic Raleigh bungalow places you minutes from downtown amenities, eateries, parks, and cultural destinations. Full of charm, character, and close to it all, welcome home to 712 Dorothea Dr!

Listing Agent

Johnny Chappell

Compass -- Raleigh License #267248 Listed on: 03/05/2026

Compass -- Raleigh

Co-Listing Agent

Billy Hoffman

Compass -- Raleigh License #286451

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1932 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 46x61x46x84
  • Gated Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Privacy Fence
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,231 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Shower Only
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Rain Barrels or Cisterns

Schools

  • Wiley Elementary School
  • Oberlin Middle School
  • Broughton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Boylan Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1703353999

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,192

Year Built

Built in 1932 | Remodeled

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1932
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-726-6548
  • Subdivision Name: Boylan Heights
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1231.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 46x61x46x84
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Interior Features Bathtub Only: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Syndication Remarks2: Nestled under a graceful canopy of mature oaks on one of Raleigh's most beloved historic streets, 712 Dorothea Dr is a truly special bungalow that offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and urban convenience. Mere moments from the immaculately renovated Dix Park, scenic greenway trails, and the vibrant energy of Downtown Raleigh, this delightful home invites you to experience the best of city living with a neighborly feel. Step onto the covered front porch and feel the instant pull of classic Boylan Heights charm. Inside, discover a thoughtfully updated interior with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a welcoming living space anchored by a cozy fireplace, and an efficient, comfortable layout with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The heart of the home flows easily from room to room, offering flexible space for everyday living and gatherings alike. Quality details such as granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized laundry/mudroom ensure modern convenience without compromising historic appeal. Outside, a fenced backyard provides a private escape for gardening, pets, or al fresco dining. And the detached shed ensures that your outdoor tools and toys are neatly tucked away. Perfect for first-time homebuyers, downsizers, or anyone in between seeking a vibrant neighborhood lifestyle, this classic Raleigh bungalow places you minutes from downtown amenities, eateries, parks, and cultural destinations. Full of charm, character, and close to it all, welcome home to 712 Dorothea Dr!
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Foundation Details BrickMortar: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cottage: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1231.0
  • General Property Information Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Fencing Gate: Yes
  • Fencing Full2: Yes
  • Interior Features Dual Closets: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 3049.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Fencing Front Yard: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1231.0
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Closets, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Shower Only, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Full, Gate, Privacy, Wood
  • Acres: 0.07
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Unknown
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain BarrelCistern(s): Yes
  • Door Features:Sliding Doors: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Unknown: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On Street
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Floor Furnace: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace(s): Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Broughton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 46x61x46x84
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 1703353999

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient:Thermostat: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5191.5
  • Tax Year: 2026

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Wiley

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $5,192 $592,993 $391,000 $201,993
2024 $5,170 $592,993 $391,000 $201,993
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 For Sale $599,900 -- $487 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $320,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $255,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $205,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $271,915 New Conventional
Previous Owner $242,250 FHA
Previous Owner $184,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $181,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10150442

Doorify MLS

APN: 1703.10-35-3999-000

North Carolina Wake County Raleigh 27603 Boylan Heights

712 Dorothea Dr, Raleigh, NC

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