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308 Marlowe Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609

6beds
7baths
8,163sqft
$4,195,000
$514price/sqft
$25,920/moest. monthly cost
$1,036,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Hidden within Raleigh's coveted Inside-the-Beltline corridor, just minutes from North Hills, this remarkable estate offers an uncommon combination of privacy, architectural presence, and thoughtfully designed living. From the moment you arrive, the circular brick-inlaid drive, mature landscaping, and oversized six-car side-entry garage set the tone for the exceptional home that awaits. Inside, sunlight pours through newly replaced windows, illuminating wide-plank hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, elegant staircases, and four expansive levels designed for both everyday living and grand-scale entertaining. With six bedrooms, dual primary suites, two dedicated main-level offices, expansive gathering spaces, and exceptional storage throughout, the home offers remarkable flexibility for today's lifestyle. The chef's kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful, featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, premium Monogram GE and KitchenAid appliances, double ovens, double dishwashers, a warming drawer, walk-in pantry, wine storage, and a fully equipped scullery that keeps entertaining effortless behind the scenes. Privately situated on the main level, the owner's retreat overlooks the wooded backyard and offers direct access to the screened porch with skylights and a fireplace, boutique-inspired dual walk-in closets, and a spa-quality bath with marble finishes, a frameless steam shower, soaking tub, and custom vanity. Designed to accommodate both recreation and relaxation, the home's additional living spaces include a private golf simulator, theater, fitness flex space, oversized recreation room, wet bar, multiple laundry rooms, and stacked closets spanning all four levels, thoughtfully designed for a future elevator. Outside, layered outdoor living spaces create a peaceful retreat surrounded by mature trees and enhanced with professional landscape lighting, offering exceptional privacy while remaining just moments from Crabtree Creek Trail, premier dining, shopping, and the conveniences of North Hills. A home of exceptional scale, craftsmanship, and versatility, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy luxury living in one of Raleigh's most desirable Inside-the-Beltline locations.

Getting Around

12
WalkingCar-Dependent
32
TransitSome Transit
40
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Root Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.6 mi
7/10
Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.2 mi
7/10
Needham Broughton HighGrades 9-122.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1995

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick,Brick Veneer,Fiber Cement

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional, Transitional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Bar Fridge,Dishwasher,Disposal,Double Oven,Dryer,Gas Cooktop,Gas Water Heater,Ice Maker,Microwave,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Warming Drawer,Washer,Wine Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level,Multiple Locations,Sink,Upper Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Workshop

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Full bathrooms: 5
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Bar,Bathtub/Shower Combination,Bookcases,Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Pantry,Chandelier,Crown Molding,Double Vanity,Dual Closets,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan,Kitchen Island,Nursery,Open Floorplan,Master Downstairs,Quartz Counters,Second Primary Bedroom,Separate Shower,Shower Only,Smooth Ceilings,Soaking Tub,Tray Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-In Shower,Water Closet,Wet Bar,Whirlpool Tub
  • Door features: French Doors
  • Window features: Bay Window(s),Plantation Shutters,Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Marble
  • Number of fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Gas Log,Outside,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 8,163

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Floor Furnace,Heat Pump,Natural Gas,Zoned
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric,Zoned

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 8,163
  • Total interior livable area: 8,163 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 170515647834000 0200173
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 4
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Patio,Porch,Rear Porch,Screened
  • Exterior features: Lighting,Outdoor Grill,Private Yard,Storage
  • Has view: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.45 Acres
  • Features: Back Yard,Cul-De-Sac,Flood Plains,Garden,Landscaped,Level,Sprinklers In Rear

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Attached,Circular Driveway,Driveway,Garage,Garage Faces Side,Guest,Parking Pad,Storage,Tandem,Workshop in Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 6
  • Covered spaces: 6

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Hail
Heat Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters in Wake County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $21,212$254,544
Home Insurance *$948$11,376
Property Taxes $3,000$36,000
Electricity $760$9,123
Total$25,920$311,040
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$888,685/yr
40% on housing$777,600/yr
45% on housing$691,200/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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HailHail
WindWind
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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.2%
9.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 4.6%
4.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$514This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 27609$364
Wake County$220

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 27609$340
Wake County$224

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-14Listed for sale$4,195,000
2019-06-03Sold$1,905,000
2019-04-16Pending sale$2,150,000
2019-04-10Listed for sale$2,150,000
2017-06-09Sold$1,500,000
2017-05-09Pending sale$1,600,000
2017-03-30Listed for sale$1,600,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentChristina Valkanoff
BrokerageChristina Valkanoff Realty Group

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