$715,000Price improved
Historic Oakwood
Victorian homes, gas lamps and a five-minute walk to downtown
- $735,000Median price · +2.6% year over year
- 21 daysAverage days on market
- 84/100Walk score
- Walk to downtownBest for
Living in Historic Oakwood
Historic Oakwood covers about 20 blocks just northeast of the State Capitol. It is a National Register historic district with homes dating from the 1870s through the 1920s, including Queen Anne Victorians, Greek Revival cottages and a handful of newer infill houses designed to blend in.
Living here means sidewalks, mature oaks and neighbors who know each other, plus restaurants and the farmers market a short walk away. Exterior changes need approval from the Raleigh Historic Development Commission, so buyers should plan renovations carefully. We connect clients with contractors who know the review process.
Walk to downtownHistoric homesCommunity events
Downtown on foot
Walk to City Market, Moore Square and dozens of restaurants.
Candlelight tour
Every December neighbors open their homes for a beloved holiday tour.
Oakwood Cemetery
Seventy-two acres of quiet paths that double as a favorite walking loop.
Schools nearby
Sample ratings out of 10. Wake County assigns schools by address, so we confirm yours before you offer.
Conn Elementary (sample)
Elementary · 1.1 mi
Moore Square Magnet (sample)
Middle · 0.7 mi
Enloe High (sample)
High · 1.5 mi
Commute times
Typical weekday morning drive, sample figures.
- Downtown Raleigh5 minBy walk or bike
- Research Triangle Park28 minBy car
- WakeMed Raleigh8 minBy car
Homes for sale in Historic Oakwood
- $689,000New listing
- $749,000Open Sat 1 to 3
Most visible exterior changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Routine maintenance with matching materials is usually a minor staff-level approval.
Many homes rely on street parking, though some have rear driveways. We note parking on every showing sheet.
