$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

Oct 22, 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 Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road, Road Surface: Gravel, Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Other equipment: Dehumidifier

Basement

Finished, Full, Heated, Walk-Out Access

Building

Built in 2002, Living area: 2850.0, Levels: Three Or More, Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Shake Siding

Community

Street Lights

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Exterior Features

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

Fence

Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Privacy, Wood

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Glass Doors, Living Room

Floors

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood

Foundation

Block

Garage

1 spaces

Heating

Central, Fireplace(s)

Interior Features

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

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup

Lot

0.22 acres, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear

Parking

1 open parking spaces, 2 total parking spaces, Attached, Basement, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Property

Neighborhood, Trees/Woods

Roof

Shingle

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Prewired, Secured Garage/Parking, Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 171413045031000 0003459, Annual Amount: $7,775.31, Assessed Value: $853,075, Legal Description: Lo31 & 10' Alley, Map Number: 31, Year: 2026, Zoning: R-10

Utilities

Water Source: Public

Windows

Blinds, Screens, Shutters

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