Boylan Heights
Raleigh, North Carolina Homes for Sale
About Boylan Heights
Quick Facts
Closed Prices: $300,000 to $1,500,000
Median Sale Price: $580,000
Association Fee Ranges: $0, $0
Type: Single-Family Home
Age: 1910 to 2006
Sq. Ft.: 986 to 3570 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 2 to 5 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 4 Bathrooms
Around Boylan Heights
Many of the homes in Boylan Heights are bungalows of the American Craftsman style. Queen Anne Revival, Dutch Colonial, and Italianate homes are also in the neighborhood as well as modern condominiums in sleek new buildings. Homes in Boylan Heights sit on irregular lots, affording homeowners plenty of green space. An Amtrak station on the eastern border of Boylan Heights is easily accessed from anywhere in the neighborhood.
While there are few eateries in Boylan Heights proper, some of Downtown Raleigh's best restaurants are only a short walk away. The Pit is a Raleigh institution thanks to its fantastic BBQ, while The Fiction Kitchen is popular among vegetarian diners. With options like Jose and Sons, which serves Mexican fare influenced by Southern cuisine, and Buku Global Street Food, offering internationally inspired creations, this dining scene is unlike any other.
Developed in the early 20th century, Boylan Heights employs curved streets that wind through the neighborhood's hills. Large city blocks are bisected by service alleys that provide access to garages. Homeowners relax on front porches kept cool by mature shade trees. A neighborhood association regularly organizes community events and promotes local businesses. With downtown right across the train tracks, business professionals and art enthusiasts alike call Boylan Heights home.
Downtown Raleigh holds plenty of pubs and bars to rock a Friday night. Just a short walk from Boylan Heights, Boxcar Bar + Arcade houses a huge collection of classic and modern arcade games and offers an extensive selection of craft beer. Whiskey Kitchen is another popular choice for its large menu of whiskey, wine, cocktails, and beer. Boylan Heights is also located right next to Raleigh's most prominent event spaces. Check out the schedules at Red Hat Amphitheater, Lincoln Theatre, and Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts to plan a special night out enjoying the finest live entertainment that Raleigh has to offer.
Start the day off with coffee and a pastry from the neighborhood bakery. After that, visit the Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh to explore new concepts in art and design. Dorothea Dix Park is one of the area's largest green spaces, providing a large expanse to walk the dog or have a picnic with family. You might also spend the day in the neighborhood participating in community events that celebrate the area's history and culture.
Locals Love
- Tree-lined streets
- Historic architecture
- Walkability
- Proximity to Downtown
Locals Don't Love
- Quiet nightlife
- Lack of new construction
- Few parks
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