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Merrimon-Wynne House
500 N. Blount Street

The Merrimon-Wynne house, built circa 1875.  Built for Senator August Merrimon, this handsome Victorian Italianate suburban villa is notable for its strongly molded ornament. The two-and-a-half-story frame structure, has two major porches, one supporting a cantilevered wing on the north elevation and another on the right side of the west elevation.   view floorplan  |  view home book
Bailey-Gallant House SOLD
507 N. Blount Street
 
The Bailey-Gallant house was built circa 1898 for C.T. Bailey, Jr. This one-story frame, gable roof house was remodeled early 20th century in the Neo-Federal style. 
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Jordan House
545 N.  Blount Street
 
The Jordan house, circa 1898  is a handsome two-and-a-half-story, late Queen Anne style house with high, slate-shingled, hipped roof with cream brick corbelled chimneys. The house also has a veranda that sweeps around the two street elevations, pushing out into an octagonal bay on the corner. view floorplan  |  view home book
Lewis-Smith House
515 N. Blount Street
 
The Lewis-Smith house was built around 1855 for Dr. Augustus Smith. It was moved from its original location on Wilmington Street in 1974 to make room for construction of the State government complex. The house is a handsome, two-story frame Greek revival structure; one of only two major examples of this style remaining in Raleigh.  
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Cowper House

501 N. Blount Street

 
The Cowper house was built in 1895 in the late Victorian style of architecture. This home has a beautiful wrapped front porch with unique millwork.  
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Russ House
540 N. Blount Street
3,842 sq. ft.

The Russ house was built at the turn of the twentieth century for Raleigh Mayor William H. Russ. This large Queen Anne-style house with a beautiful wraparound porch has five bedrooms and two one-half bathrooms. The Russ House is currently serving as the Blount Street Commons sales center, and will be sold in phase IV of the project.
McGee House
411 N. Blount Street
2,307 sq. ft.

The McGee house, built in 1948, has a steeply pitched roof and an arched entryway. The one-and-one-half story Tudor Revival-style brick house has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a partially finished basement. It will be sold in Phase III.
Andrews-Higgs House
417 N. Blount Street
3,885 sq. ft.

This Victorian style house was built in 1878 for the widowed sister of Alexander Boyd Andrews, who lived next door in the Andrews-Duncan home. This two-story Italianate house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms as well as a handsome front porch. It will be available in Phase III
Andrews-Duncan Carriage House
400 Augustus Merrimon Way
1,119 sq. ft.

The Andrews-Duncan Carriage house was built in 1873 as the carriage house for the Andrews-Duncan House. Currently still located behind the Andrews-Duncan home, it will be moved in 2009 to its new location. This quaint home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a deck on the second floor. This home will be available in Phase III.
Andrews-Duncan House
407 N. Blount Street
6,080 sq. ft.

The Andrews-Duncan house was built around 1873 for railroad mogul Alexander Boyd Andrews. The Andrews-Duncan home is a designated Raleigh Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and an unfinished basement. Segmental-arched windows and doors are accentuated with heavy molding, and the home has an ornate front veranda. It will be available in Phase III.
Pell House
400 N. Blount Street.
3,331 sq. ft.

The Pell house was built in 1892 for George Pierce Pell, a well-known Raleigh Attorney. The two-and-one-half story brick Colonial Revival-style house has a beautiful veranda with classical columns. The house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a partially finished basement. French doors line the right side of the house and open to a terrace that wraps around the front veranda. The home was originally located at 111 North Street. It will be available in Phase III.
Norris House
421 N. Blount Street
7,067 sq. ft.

This two-story Italianate style house was built in 1879 as a wedding gift for Matthew and Cornelia Norris. The Norris house has 11 bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an unfinished basement and an additional kitchen on the second floor. In 1928, the Heartt family purchased the home and added a Southern Colonial Style portico to the front of the home, which also features a Victorian-style double front door and expansive side porch. The Norris home will be available in Phase III.
Williams House
221 Lane Street
4,917 sq. ft.

The Williams house was built around 1927. This two-story brick Georgian Revival-style house has a handsome pedimented entrance with large fluted Doric columns. The Williams house has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, an unfinished basement and an additional bar/kitchen on the second floor. This house has the most dramatic façade of any of the Georgian-Revival houses of the early twentieth century in the area. It will be available in Phase IV.

Syme House
226 North Street
3,418 sq. ft.

The Wilson house was built in 1923 for G.F. Syme, an engineer with the State Highway Commission. The two-story Georgian Revival-style brick house has a slate roof and side gables that are covered with wood shingles. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a large bonus room and recreational room. A sleeping porch, a popular feature in the 1920s, sits above the left porch of the house. This home will be available for purchase in Phase IV.

Beckwith House
423 N. Blount Street
3,431 sq. ft.

The Beckwith house was built in 1898 for well- known attorney Bosworth C. Beckwith. The two-and-one-half story Late Queen Anne-style house has a wrap around veranda that is supported by turned posts with decorative brackets. A bowed bay window sits to the left of the entrance of this three bedroom three bathroom house. The Beckwith home will be moved from its original location on 412 N. Wilmington Street in 2009. It will be available in Phase III.
Shepherd House
219 North Street
4,424 sq. ft.

The Shepherd House, built in 1906 for prominent Raleigh attorney S. Brown Shepherd, is built in the classic Queen Anne style. The home, featuring a pyramidal roof, classic columns wrapping a grand veranda and decorative trim, has 4 bedrooms and numerous walk-in closets, which are uncommon for a house built in this style. The Shepherd house will be available in Phase IV of the project.
Woodell House
407 N. Person Street
3,160 sq. ft.

Four bedrooms and three baths, six fireplaces
Built in 1908, the Woodell house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and six fireplaces located throughout the home. The two-story home represents the shift from Queen Anne-style architecture towards a more classic style with clean lines and symmetrical roof lines. The Woodell house will be available in Phase IV.
Capehart-Crocker House
424 N. Blount Street
6,517 sq. ft.

The grand Capehart-Crocker home was built in 1898 for Lucy Capehart, daughter of a prominent Halifax County attorney, and her husband Bartholomew. The house was originally located at 403 N. Wilmington Street, and was moved to its current location by the state of North Carolina in 1979. This 7-bedroom home is one of the most recognizable homes in Blount Street Commons, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It will be available for sale in Phase IV.
Jones House
419 N. Person Street
2,480 sq. ft.

The Jones house, built for the Raleigh city tax collector in 1904, was originally located on 214 Peace Street, and was moved to its current location in 2008. The home has two bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The Jones house is a more simplistic version of Queen Anne-style architecture. It will be available in Phase IV of the development.
Grimes House
217 Lane Street
4,348 sq. ft.

This striking home with a two-story veranda was built in 1906 for J. Bryan Grimes, the Secretary of State for North Carolina from 1901-1923, and was later occupied by the Honorable Heroit Clarkson, a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice. This four-bedroom home has a unique two-story bay window topped by a pedimented gable. It will be available for purchase in Phase IV.
Brown House
401 N. Person Street
3,385 sq. ft.

The Brown House, built at the turn of the twentieth century, is a fine example of decorative architectural massing and detailing commonly found in Queen Anne-style homes. This two-and-one-half story frame home features four bedrooms, three baths, and a keyhole-shaped stained glass window. The Brown Home will be available in Phase IV.
Lee House
422 N. Blount Street
4,188 sq. ft.

The Lee House, built in 1900 for farmer Paul Lee, served as his family's home through the 1950s. The distinguished Georgian Revival-style home has a beautiful full wraparound veranda, anchored by 9 ionic columns and a wrought-iron stairway. This house, featuring 6 bedrooms, is a Raleigh Historic Landmark. The Lee Home will be available for sale in Phase IV.
Hume House
411 N. Person Street
2,423 sq. ft.

The Hume house was built in 1906 for H. Harold Hume, state horticulturalist and instructor at North Carolina State University. The home was built in the Queen Anne architectural style, and includes two bedrooms, three baths, and five fireplaces. It was moved from its original location on Wilmington Street in July, 2008. The Hume house will be available in Phase IV.
Naylor House
415 N. Person Street
2,206 sq. ft.

The Naylor home was moved from its original location at 210 Peace Street in 2008. The home has two large bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large front veranda with turned posts and simplistic railings. This home will be available in Phase IV.

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The Merrimon-Wynne House

The Merrimon-Wynne house, built circa 1875, is currently located at 526 North Wilmington Street. Built for Senator August Merrimon, this handsome Victorian Italianate suburban villa is notable for its strongly molded ornament. The two-and-a-half-story frame structure, has two major porches, one supporting a cantilevered wing on the north elevation and another on the right side of the west elevation. This home will be moved to 500 N. Blount Street.
The Bailey-Gallant House

The Bailey-Gallant house was built circa 1898 for C.T. Bailey, Jr. This one-story frame, gable roof house was remodeled early 20th century in the Neo-Federal style.
The Jordan House

The Jordan house, circa 1898, is a handsome two-and-a-half-story, late Queen Anne style house with high, slate-shingled, hipped roof with cream brick corbelled chimneys. The house also has a veranda that sweeps around the two street elevations, pushing out into an octagonal bay on the corner. This home was moved from its original location at 532 N. Wilmington Street to 545 N. Blount Street.
The Lewis-Smith House

The Lewis-Smith house was built around 1855 for Dr. Augustus Smith. It was moved from its original location on Wilmington Street in 1974 to make room for construction of the State government complex. The house is a handsome, two-story frame Greek revival structure; one of only two major examples of this style remaining in Raleigh.
The Cowper House

The Cowper house was built in 1895 in the late Victorian style of architecture. This home has a beautiful wrapped front porch with unique millwork.
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