Blount Street Commons - A Unique Blend of Old and New in Downtown Raleigh

Blount Street Commons - A Unique Blend of Old and New 

Historic homes seamlessly blend with new construction to create a new urban housing vision in Downtown Raleigh.

Blount Street Commons, located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, just blocks from the Governor's Mansion.  Easily walk to downtown Raleigh jobs, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

Blount Street Commons is a newly re-designed community that merges new homes with the restoration of surrounding historic homes to seamlessly blend together in one community.  This unique project took a neighborhood originally established in 1869 and reestablished it with a new vision in 2008. The vision for this urban living vision was focused around integrating 25 historic homes, dating from the late 1800's to the early 1900's and infusing contemporary ideas in home design that blend with the architectural surroundings.

Resale homes, lots, pre-builds and future historic home projects are available. With a variety of housing options from apartment homes, to carriage homes, to preserved historic homes, to new construction, this unique downtown Raleigh neighborhood offers something for every budget and every lifestyle.

Spanning five blocks of the historic district in downtown Raleigh, this exciting neighborhood is a vital part of a growing downtown area. Still in development, but completely livable, this is a great place to  live and be able to enjoy the true downtown Raleigh lifestyle.

Enjoy an evening stroll in the historic Oakwood neighborhood just right outside your door.  Dine at locally owned restaurants and walk to work.  Spend the weekend at world class museums or catch an IMAX film. What more can you ask for?

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Mordecai Neighborhood - Downtown Raleigh Historic Homes for Sale

Mordecai Neighborhood - Downtown Raleigh Historic Homes for Sale

The Mordecai House, birthplace of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, is the focal point of this interesting and unique downtown Raleigh neighborhood.  March through December you can catch a Trolley tour, departing from Mordecai House, and tour the neighborhood and points of interest downtown.  The Mordecai Historic Park also offers a glimpse into the past through various events and tours.

The neighborhood is very walkable with easy access to downtown Raleigh's growing and vibrant nightlife.  Strolling the streets in the evenings you will see residents tending to their manicured lawns or sipping some sweet tea on the front porch swing.  True Southern style.

Homes vary in style from charming Colonials, to grand Georgians, to colorful Victorians.  Most of the homes have been lovingly maintained over the years and many have been given a new life in recent years as downtown living has become more attractive for families and those who love the charm of a historic home.

If you are interested in learning more about living in downtown Raleigh and purchasing a historic home in Raleigh, give us a call.  We would love to show you some homes and talk to you about life in Mordecai and other downtown neighborhoods.

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