$1,075,000

Some homes are defined by what happens inside their walls. Others are made even better by everything waiting just beyond the front door. At 1108 Clifton Street, you get both.Set on a desirable corner lot in the heart of beloved Mordecai, this is the kind of Raleigh address where the… Read More neighborhood becomes an extension of home. Mornings might begin with a walk for coffee and something fresh from Yellow Dog Bread Co. Weekends can unfold over dinner at Crawford & Son, Jolie or the highly acclaimed Big Cat, a pizza from Oakwood Pizza Box, or drinks with friends at Person Street Bar or Standard Beer + Food. Oakwood Dog Park is close by for four legged residents, while Downtown Raleigh, neighborhood parks and some of the city's favorite gathering spots are all just minutes away. And yet, when you come home to Clifton, there is every reason to stay awhile. Step inside and the home immediately feels warm, polished and exceptionally well cared for. Hardwood floors, crown molding and plantation shutters bring a timeless quality to the interiors, while designer lighting, updated bathrooms and fresh paint add a more current point of view. It is a home with character, but also one that has evolved thoughtfully over time. The floor plan makes everyday living remarkably comfortable. A first-floor primary suite creates a private retreat and the ease of main level living, while the gathering spaces flow naturally from quiet mornings to evenings spent entertaining. Open the door to the screened porch and life begins to spill outside, whether it is coffee on a cool morning, dinner as the sun goes down, or simply slowing down at the end of the day. Beyond it, the grilling deck overlooks a spacious fenced backyard framed by mature landscaping and illuminated by landscape lighting after dark. There is room here for garden beds, a game of catch, four legged friends or a crowd of people on a fall evening. On a corner lot this close to Downtown, that combination of privacy, outdoor space and mature surroundings feels increasingly special. One of the home's greatest surprises is just how much room there is to spread out. The finished lower level feels less like a traditional basement and more like an entire additional living level, with two bedrooms, a full bath and an expansive recreation space that can easily accommodate movie nights, game days, guests or a more private place to unwind. Upstairs, a bonus room with brand-new carpet offers yet another flexible destination, equally suited for a home office, playroom, media room or creative space. A walk-in attic provides the kind of accessible storage that makes the home's nearly 3,000 finished square feet even more functional. Just as importantly, much of the work that comes with owning a home has already been thoughtfully addressed. A brand-new roof, upstairs HVAC replaced in 2024, a new water heater in 2025, complete home re-plumbing, new gutters with gutter guards and drains, and replaced irrigation provide meaningful peace of mind. The garage adds an I increasingly hard-to-find convenience in an in-town neighborhood, and the home is wired and ready for EV charging.But the real appeal of 1108 Clifton is difficult to capture with a list of improvements alone. It is the screened porch on a spring evening. The mature trees and landscaped yard on an autumn day. Having room for guests to stay without feeling underfoot. Walking out the door and knowing dinner, coffee, parks and Downtown Raleigh are all close by. It is having nearly 3,000 finished square feet to live, work, gather and retreat, while still feeling connected to one of Raleigh's most established and sought-after neighborhoods. 1108 Clifton offers something increasingly difficult to replicate: a beautifully cared-for home with genuine space to live, a backyard to enjoy, thoughtful improvements already completed, and a Mordecai lifestyle that begins the moment you step outside the front door. Read Less

Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Brian Holt.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 26, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,850

Lot Size

0.22 Acres

Year Built

2002

MLS Number

10194791

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator

Basement

Basement: Finished, Full, Heated, Walk-Out Access

Building

Building Area Total: 2850, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Shake Siding, Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 2850, Structure Type: Site Built, Year Built: 2002

Community

Community Features: Street Lights

Cooling

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Cooling Included

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Barbecue, Fenced Yard, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation, Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened

Fence

Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Privacy, Wood

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included, Features: Glass Doors, Living Room

Floors

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood

Foundation

Foundation Details: Block

Garage

1 garage space, Attached Garage, Garage Included

Heating

Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Heating Included

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Whirlpool Tub

Laundry

Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup

Lot

Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear, Lot Size Acres: 0.22, Lot Size Area: 9583.2, Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.2, Lot Size Units: Square Feet, Parcel Number: 171413045031000 0003459

Parking

Parking Features: Attached, Basement, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Open Parking

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods, Zoning: R-10

Roof

Roof: Shingle

Sewer

Sewer: Public Sewer

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 7775.31

Utilities

Water Source: Public

Windows

Window Features: Blinds, Screens, Shutters

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