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$500,000 Est. $3,445/mo — Get pre-qualified
3beds 1.5baths 1,763sq ft 0.26acres

540 Barksdale Drive · Raleigh, NC 27604

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ITB CHARMER! 3 BEDROOM + FINISHED BASEMENT HOME IN ESTABLISHED WOODCREST! FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR, BEAUTIFUL ORGINIAL HARDWOOD FLOORS, UPDATED BATH, SMOOTH CEILINGS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, COVERED SIDE PORCH, & FENCED BACK YARD. Gentle NC weather invites year-round enjoyment and an easy lifestyle, with short walks to Tap Yard Brewing, Gateway Plaza, Lions Park, Oakwood Dog Park, and neighborhood favorite The Optimist coffee shop. Historic Oakwood, Costco, Trader Joe's, The Ritz, and Cameron Village are also conveniently nearby. Just minutes from Downtown Raleigh, North Hills, RDU, RTP, and an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Roof and windows replaced approximately 2014. Plenty of parking and NO HOA! offering the ideal combination of classic character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable inside-the-beltline location. Enjoy the ITB lifestyle you have been waiting for in your new home!

Features & Amenities

Living Area1,763 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms3
Baths1.5
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
FlooringCarpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
FireplaceNo
AppliancesRefrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Interior FeaturesBathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Pantry, Smooth Ceilings
LaundryLaundry Room
Exterior FeaturesFenced Yard
StyleTransitional
Year Built1959
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
RoofShingle
FoundationOther
ParkingDriveway, Kitchen Level, Paved
StatusActive
Lot Size0.26 Acres
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Wooded
SubdivisionWoodcrest
CountyWake
Property TypeResidential
Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Last UpdatedOct 8, 2026
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic
HOANo
ElementaryWake - Conn Elementary Elementary School
MiddleWake - Ligon Middle Middle School
HighWake - William G Enloe High High School
Presented By: Angela Drum Team Realtors; angela@angeladrum.com

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