Not every buyer wants more house-they want a better one. 1608 Ellen Dawson Way delivers a thoughtfully designed, brand-new single-family home for buyers who value architecture, location and an easier way of living just minutes from Downtown Raleigh. Built by O'Connell Developing with design by K&A Design, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath custom home offers 1,673 square feet where every space has a purpose. The open main level brings the kitchen, dining and living areas together beneath a clean, modern design, while carefully selected finishes give the home a polished feel that stands apart from typical new construction. A covered back porch creates an easy extension outdoors without the maintenance of a large yard. Upstairs, the primary suite is joined by two additional bedrooms, giving buyers flexibility for guests, a dedicated home office or additional living space. The smaller homesite means less weekend upkeep and more time to enjoy everything surrounding you. And that's where this home really separates itself. Caraleigh Commons places you minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Dorothea Dix Park, the NC State Farmers Market, Trophy Brewing and Raleigh's growing greenway network-giving you easy access to some of the city's best food, recreation and entertainment while still coming home to a detached single-family residence. For buyers who don't need thousands of extra square feet-but aren't willing to compromise on design, new construction or location-1608 Ellen Dawson Way offers a refreshingly different way to live in Raleigh.
| MLS # | 10180557 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $17 |
| Sub-Type | New Construction |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2026 |
| Days On Site | 102 |
| Listing Provided By | Compass -- Cary | Annette Holt |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,673 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.06 |
| Heating Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Rooms Total | 5 |
| Roof | Membrane, Rubber |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Crawlspace |
| Construction Materials | Fiber Cement |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
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| Sewer | Public Sewer |
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| Tax Assessed Value | 325000 |
|---|---|
| Tax Legal Description | LO57 Caraleigh Commons PH2 BM2025-02213 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Wake |
| City | Raleigh |
| Zip Code | 27603 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Caraleigh |
| School District | Wake - Needham Broughton High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Farmington Woods Elementa |
| High School | Wake - Needham Broughton High |
| Listing VS Median (in Caraleigh) | |
Price: $675,000 low | high Med: $735,000 sqft: 1,673 low | high Med: 1,928 $ / sqft: $403 low | high Med: $384 On site: 102 low | high Med: 117.5 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Wake |
| City | Raleigh |
| Zip Code | 27603 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Caraleigh |
| School District | Wake - Needham Broughton High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Farmington Woods Elementa |
| High School | Wake - Needham Broughton High |
| Listing VS Median (in Caraleigh) | |
Price: $675,000 low | high Med: $735,000 sqft: 1,673 low | high Med: 1,928 $ / sqft: $403 low | high Med: $384 On site: 102 low | high Med: 117.5 | |