FOURTH ANNUAL
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH HOME TOUR

Saturday, May 17, 2008
11am - 5pm

rain or shine


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TICKETS FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT!
Purchase tickets for $10 (cash or check only, please) at the Raleigh Urban Design Center, 133 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, beginning May 1.

Then on May 17, you'll receive a tour package and map to use during the self-guided tour to see the diversity of Raleigh's urban living options.

For more information call (919) 807-8479

or Email

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Support Circles Program of the Plan to End Homelessness, the joint City of Raleigh, Wake County, Triangle United Way, and Wake Continuum of Care effort aimed at ending homelessness in Raleigh and Wake County.


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Raleigh Urban Design Center



 

Raleigh Downtown Home Tour

Residential Options - See Tour Map Here

Jump Menu

1. Raleigh Urban Design Center
2. Atrium Condominiums
3. The Prairie Building
4. Capital Apartments
5. Single Family Home - 214 Haywood Street
6. Single Family Home - 318 East Davie Street
7. Founder’s Row
8. Palladium Plaza
9. The Hue Condominiums
10. Urban Loft - 313-204 West Martin Street

 

11. Martin Place Condominiums
12. Park Devereux Condominiums
13. The Dawson on Morgan Condominiums
14. Bloomsbury Estates Condominiums
15. 222 Glenwood Condominiums
16. West at North Condominiums
17. 510 Glenwood Condominiums, Unit 410
18. The Cotton Mill Condominiums
19. The Village at Pilot Mill
20. Blount Street Commons


Raleih Urbam Design Center1. Check-in and Information
Raleigh Urban Design Center
Historic Office Building
133 Fayetteville Street Suite 100
www.raleighdowntownliving.com
919.807.8479

"Towering" seven stories above Fayetteville Street, this building was North Carolina’s first skyscraper, built in 1907. Originally built as the Masonic Temple, it is now home to a number of professional offices as well as the NCSU College of Design’s Fish Market Art Gallery. The first floor is occupied by the Raleigh Urban Design Center. This historic landmark, designed by Charles McMillan, is the state’s oldest surviving steel-reinforced concrete building. Back to Top


Atrium

2. Atrium Condominiums
112 Fayetteville Street, Unit D

Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, less than 1 block from the State Capitol, these condominiums feature beautiful wood floors and 10 foot ceilings. Units are cozy and a perfect solution for someone looking to be in the heart of Raleigh to witness the renaissance of downtown. This property features a roof deck and is located above the Fayetteville Street Tavern. Back to Top


Prairie Bldg

3. The Prairie Building
113 South Wilmington Street
Multiple Units
www.dhic.org

The Prairie Building is one of Raleigh’s oldest and most significant historic landmarks. It was designed in the 1870’s by prominent local architect Joseph Prairie and features the high ceilings and wood floors common to that era. The building has been transformed into an 11-unit apartment building by the Downtown Housing Improvement Corporation, a non-profit housing development company. It is a great example of adaptive re-use architecture for downtown. Occupancy at Prairie is restricted to households with incomes of less than 60% median area income. Back to Top


Capital Apartments

4. Capital Apartments
127 New Bern Place - Units 205, 206
www.trademarkproperties.com

The five-story Capital Apartments was Raleigh’s first true apartment building. Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, it was built in 1917. This Raleigh Historic landmark consists of 35 one- and two-bedroom rental units with spacious floor plans featuring balconies, hardwood floors, and 10’4” ceilings. The courtyard at the main façade was renovated in 2006. Back to Top


Haywood

5. Single Family Home
214 Haywood Street

This lovely new affordable 1,200 square foot single family detached home is for sale to a first time low or moderate income home buyer. The 3 bedroom 2 bath historically-styled bungalow features a split floor plan, screened in rear porch, wrap front porch, hardi-plank siding and Energy Star rating. The asking price is $148,000 and it is being developed and sold by Martin Street Community Development Corporation. Back to Top


East Davie Street

6. Single Family Home
318 East Davie Street

This house was built circa 1913 as a facility for the City Police. It was transformed into a loft-style home by the late J.C. Raulston in the 1980s, but fell into disrepair after 1995. A 2005 renovation respected the geometry of angles and cubes created in the 1980’s, but also integrated the formerly outer brick walls with the new interior design. Original 8” oak beams feature prominently throughout the loft space. Please remove shoes upon entering this home. Back to Top


Founders Row

7. Founder’s Row Townhomes
210 East Davie Street
www.foundersrow.net

These beautiful townhouse-style condominiums are unique in downtown Raleigh for their Syrian arches, skylights, and 12-foot elliptical windows. This pioneering downtown residential development also features brick courtyards and fountains. Located adjacent to City Market, Founder’s Row is an example of downtown living at its finest. The unit open to Home Tour visitors was renovated by the owners in 2005. Back to Top


Palladium Plaza

8. Palladium Plaza
444 Blount Street, Units 117 and 213
www.palladiumplaza.com

Completed in 2007, Palladium Plaza is located a short walk from City Market and Moore Square. 66 units range from 690 to 1,845 square feet. Recently, Café 101 opened at the corner of Blount and Davie Streets, giving residents a new place to meet and relax. Stoops at the entrances to ground floor units are another unique feature of Palladium. Visitors access unit 117 from its stoop on Cabarrus Street. Unit 213 is accessed from the main entrance to the building on Blount Street. Back to Top


HUE

9. The Hue Condominiums
(Under Construction)
Sales Center @ 303 West Martin Street
www.hueraleigh.com

Located within the thriving Warehouse District, Hue will be Raleigh’s most vibrant condominium community. Impeccably designed with modern flair and an icon in urban style, this mixed-use residence will offer a full array of private amenities including a contemporary courtyard with pool and resident’s cocktail lounge. Trammell Crow Residential partnered with York Properties and CityView to construct Hue – a 7-story midrise that will offer 208 homes and 7,500 SF of ground-level retail. A model kitchen and bath are part of the tour. Back to Top


Urban Loft

10. Urban Loft
313-204 West Martin Street

This contemporary loft is located in a historic warehouse shell built in the 1920s. The loft was completed in 1990 and became one of the first new residences in Downtown in several years. This loft is the home of Steve Schuster and his family. Steve is a principal at Clearscapes Architecture and Art, which is located in the same building. Much has changed since 1990. The area is now a popular destination for its diverse mix of galleries, stores, restaurants, and condominiums. Visitors access the loft from the back of the building. Back to Top


Martin Place

11. Martin Place Condominiums
320 West Martin Street, Unit 103

Situated at Harrington and W. Martin Streets, Martin Place features six lofts and six flats above ground level garage parking. Ten-foot ceilings and oversized windows allow plenty of light and create spaciousness. Decorative tiles accentuate the red brick exterior, designed to help the building blend into the architectural character of the Warehouse District. Many of the individual interiors showcase distinct renovations and finishes. Back to Top


Park Devereux

12. Park Devereux Condominiums
200 South Dawson Street, Unit 106
Enter through back (west side) of building

The Park Devereux building introduced the warehouse-style condominium to downtown Raleigh’s warehouse district. The all-brick construction houses 46 condominiums including multilevel lofts and single level flats. Interior ceiling heights range from 10’ to 20’ and units overlook one of the most beautifully landscaped parks in all of downtown Raleigh. Visitors should access the condominium through the back (west side) of the building. Back to Top


Dawson

13. The Dawson on Morgan Condominiums
317 West Morgan Street, Unit 406
www.thedawson.com

The Dawson joined the momentum of Raleigh’s warehouse district in 2005, and features 66 residential units ranging from 800 to 3,000 square feet in 1, 2, or 3 bedroom units. All condominium interiors feature 10’ ceilings. The Dawson on Morgan includes all the amenities of luxury living in Downtown and offers great views. The Borough Restaurant and Bar is located on the ground floor. Back to Top


Bloomsbury Estates

14. Bloomsbury Estates Condominiums
(Under Construction)
Sales Center @ 115 S. St. Mary’s Street
www.bloomsburyestates.com

Combining Second Empire architecture with modern interiors, Bloomsbury Estates is just steps away from downtown. Suites come in 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, with balconies offered. A choice of interior packages ranges in style from modern (METRO) to conservative (RETRO). Amenities include a rooftop terrace, pool and fitness center, skyline views, and a European style courtyard. Interior finishes include hardwood floors, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Back to Top


222 Glenwood Avenue

15. 222 Glenwood Avenue Condominiums
(Under Construction)
Model Unit Display @ 301 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
www.222glenwood.com

222 Glenwood, being developed by Tramell Crow Residential and The Halter Companies, is located at the site of the former Warren Distributing Company, just north of the 518 restaurant on Glenwood Avenue. 222 Glenwood will include 117 residential units, and 19,000+/- square feet of retail including Baskin Robbins, Dunkin Donuts, Cinellis, Bruegger’s and 35 Tabacco Road. With only 17 homes remaining this is a must visit project. A model unit will be on view during the tour. Back to Top


West at North

16. West at North Condominiums
(Under Construction)
Sales Center @ 413 N. Harrington Street
www.westatnorth.com

West at North is under construction and promises to be one of Raleigh’s exciting new places to live. The 17 story tower will feature a rooftop pool, club room and fitness center overlooking the city. Residences will begin on the 5th floor and offer fantastic views, while the ground floor will have restaurants and retail. Interior finishes include hardwood floors, frameless shower doors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, 10’ ceilings, and recessed overhead lighting. Back to Top


510 Glenwood

17. 510 Glenwood Condominiums, Unit 410
510 Glenwood Avenue

510 Glenwood was one of the first condominium buildings on Glenwood Avenue and is in a perfect location for an urban lifestyle. The beautiful mixed use structure sits atop three of Raleigh’s liveliest restaurants on Glenwood Avenue South. Built in 2000, the units include open floor plans, professional-grade kitchens, gas fireplaces, and private deck parking. The unit on display for the tour is for sale. Back to Top


The Cotton Mill

18. The Cotton Mill Condominiums
614 Capital Boulevard, Multiple Units

Originally constructed in the late 1800’s and used as the loading portal for the rail lines on the building’s east side, the Cotton Mill was renovated in 1996. The building houses 50 condominiums ranging from 800 to 2,500 square feet. The building is a Raleigh Historic Landmark and features exposed beams, hardwood floors, 10’ windows and, in some units, 19’ ceilings. One of the units on the tour includes the home of City Council Member Mary Ann Baldwin and her family. The building is accessed from Capital Boulevard, and parking is in front. Back to Top


Pilot Mikll

19. The Village at Pilot Mill
1220 North Blount Street
www.villageatpilotmill.com

Begun in 2003, the Village at Pilot Mill revives a by-gone era of compact towns and villages inspired by the New Urbanist movement. The original Pilot Mill buildings remain adjacent to the community. The single family homes are built close to the sidewalk and alleyways provide access to detached garages. The houses feature nine foot ceilings, crown moldings, and hardwood floors, combined with modern custom cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Back to Top


Bount Street Commons

20. Blount Street Commons
(Under Construction)
Sales Center @ 540 N. Blount St
www.blountstreetcommons.com

This preservation-based project will integrate the neighborhood’s rich architectural and social histories with the exciting future of Downtown’s renaissance. The four phased plan involves the preservation of 25 historic homes blended among compatible new development. 400 residential units will take the form of live/work space, carriage homes, row homes, flats and detached houses. It will also include 106,000 square feet of commercial and retail space. Back to Top


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
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