Mordecai
Raleigh, North Carolina Homes for Sale
About Mordecai
Quick Facts
Closed Prices: $265,000 to $850,000
Median Sale Price: $500,000
Association Fee Ranges: $0, $0 to $136/mo, $0/quarter
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1890 to 2020
Sq. Ft.: 730 to 3502 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 1 to 5 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 4 Bathrooms
Around Mordecai
Mordecai offers a nice selection of both vintage homes and new constructions for single-family residences. Styles range from quaint Colonials, grand Georgians, and romantic Victorians to sleek designs with modern sensibilities. Older homes in this historically minded neighborhood have been meticulously maintained and updated over the years. A bus route follows Mordecai's eastern border, Wake Forest Road, and provides residents with a short, hassle-free ride to the city center.
A handful of laid-back institutions around Mordecai win over the appetites of locals every day. In the heart of the neighborhood, Stanbury serves delectable New American cuisine prepared with ingredients sourced from area farms. Further south, a concentration of classy, yet casual eateries provide more options for inspired comfort food. 18 Seaboard is celebrated for its locally sourced, Southern-influenced dishes, while Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is renowned for their bold burgers.
While Mordecai residents take pride in maintaining their elegant properties, they also like to take it easy. In this close-knit community, you might see neighbors chatting on a porch over sweet tea or locals sharing the story of their neighborhood with visiting history buffs. On the south end of the area, college students attend the small liberal arts college William Peace University.
Wind down with a beer and an oyster platter at the local brewpub for a casual night in the neighborhood. When the weather's nice, venture over to Raleigh Beer Garden or the rooftop patio at The Raleigh Times. Downtown Raleigh provides night after night of adventure, with music venues, theaters, and event centers showcasing local and touring talent every weekend.
Mordecai has a lovely public park with a baseball field and plenty of green space for outdoor recreation, while Mordecai Historic Park is a scenic spot to take a stroll. Further into downtown, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences houses an impressive collection of fossils next to the North Carolina Museum of History and the State Capitol. Downtown Raleigh is rich with cultural attractions to explore, and Mordecai homeowners are in a great spot to experience it all.
Locals Love
- Great access to Downtown
- Picturesque streets
- Quiet neighborhood
- Historic setting
Locals Don't Love
- Long drive from the beach
- Lack of new construction
- Limited grocery options
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