225 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

• 3 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 2,125 sqft

Property Description

The lifestyle that Historic Oakwood delivers, 225 Elm Street earns at every turn. A fully restored architectural original set along one of downtown Raleigh's most distinguished residential streets, where original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and a century of preserved character have been layered with curated modern finishes throughout. This home does not come to market often, and when it does, it does not stay long. The signature sunroom, framed by four sets of French doors, anchors the home's relationship with its outdoor resort: a heated saltwater pool with waterfall wall, a freestanding brick fireplace, and built-in speakers that carry through the downstairs and outdoor living spaces year-round. Inside, the light-filled family room and study is anchored by a built-in desk, bookshelves, and dual corner cabinets in classic millwork. The dining room centers on a working wood-burning fireplace and flows into the breakfast room and kitchen, where a second gas log fireplace, custom island, two ovens, generous storage, walk-in laundry and pantry, and a dry bar area already plumbed for a sink define one of the most considered kitchen programs in the neighborhood. Three en-suite bedrooms deliver privacy on every level. The main-floor primary suite features a walk-in closet with custom shelving and drawers, a double vanity, a walk-in shower, and a freestanding claw foot soaking tub. A second en-suite bedroom is tucked at the rear of the first floor; a third en-suite bedroom is set upstairs alongside floored attic storage. Off-street parking, a driveway, and a separate fenced dog area round out a list of Oakwood rarities that give this address its lasting edge. Set moments from Person Street dining, Mordecai Historic Park, and the full energy of downtown Raleigh, 225 Elm Street is a home that holds its character the way only a fully restored Oakwood original can. For the buyer who has been watching, this is the one.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

August 6, 2026 at 1:18AM

Listing Office:

Compass -- Raleigh : 919-726-6548

Listing Agent:

Gretchen Coley : 919-526-0401

MLS ID:

10160841

Interior

• General: Built-in FeaturesBedroom on Main LevelChandelierCrown MoldingEntrance FoyerHigh CeilingsKitchen IslandPrimary DownstairsSmooth CeilingsStorageBarWalk-In Closet(s)Walk-In Shower
• Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeStainless Steel Appliance(s)
• Laundry: Main LevelLaundry Room
• Basement: Crawl Space
• Flooring: HardwoodTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: ElectricForced Air

Exterior

• General: CourtyardFenceLightingPrivate EntrancePrivate YardStorageGarden
• Style: Traditional
• Other Structures: DeckPatioCovered
• Parking: DrivewayOff StreetOn Street

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: Wood Siding2Crawlspace

Location

• Originating MLS: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE
• County: Wake

Lot

• Zoning: Lo78 Prop Of Annie Barbour Bm1984-00999170420905115000 0054040
• Fencing: Back Yard

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE