About 612 Polk Street
Built in 1901 for brothers James and Charles Ford, this Queen Anne/Neoclassical Revival two-story later housed prominent architect James Matthew Kennedy (designer of the Raleigh City Market and Murphey School) from 1909-1916. Architectural highlights include a steeply pitched hipped roof, a striking gabled front projection with lozenge-shaped shingles and a Palladian-style attic vent, a wraparound front porch with Tuscan columns, a charming bay window, and classic two-over-two windows throughout. Currently configured as a triplex — ideal for investors, house-hackers, or anyone looking to convert it back to a single-family home. A detached structure at the rear of the lot was originally built as a two-car garage in 1948 and is currently used as a shed, with easy potential to convert it back to garage use.
Features of 612 Polk Street
| MLS® # | 10185413 |
|---|---|
| Price | $750,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 2,056 |
| Acres | 0.13 |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Triplex |
| Style | Victorian, Local Historic Designation |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 612 Polk Street |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Historic Oakwood |
| City | Raleigh |
| County | Wake |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27604 |
Amenities
| Parking | Driveway |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 1 |
| View | Trees/Woods |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Laminate Counters |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dryer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked |
| Heating | Fireplace(s), None |
| Cooling | Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Multi Units, Window Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s) |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Living Room |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
| Has Basement | No |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters, Storage |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Wood Siding |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter, Crawlspace |
School Information
| Elementary | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|
| Middle | Wake County Schools |
| High | Wake County Schools |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 10th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | R-10 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Rich Realty Group |
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