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    1117 Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603

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    $2,775,000

    Two-story historic office building and duplex with parking lot.

    Property size:
    6,342 SF
    Price / SF:
    $437/SF
    Added:
    May 12, 2025
    Days on Market:
    386
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 16 at 9:09 am

    Property Features for 1117 Hillsborough

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    6,342 SF

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1920

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    Listing Contact
    JAMES BAILEY

    Listing agent JAMES BAILEY

    Listing office LEE&ASSOCIATES RALEIGH DURHAM

    Listing date May 12, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Trophy location in Downtown Raleigh with frontage on Hillsborough Street and West Morgan Street.
    • Includes two properties: a ±4,513 SF historic Thompson House office building and a ±1,829 SF duplex.
    • On‑site private parking lot with 20 spaces plus street parking.
    • Thompson House has historical significance.
    • The duplex at 920 W. Morgan St is fully occupied, providing immediate rental income.
    • Zoned NX‑3, allowing for a variety of commercial and residential uses.

    Overview

    The offering includes a ±4,513 SF two-and-one-half story historic office building at 1117 Hillsborough Street, known as the "John W. Thompson House," and a ±1,829 SF duplex at 920 West Morgan Street, along with an on-site parking lot. The properties are located in Downtown Raleigh, with frontage on Hillsborough Street and West Morgan Street, situated midway between North Carolina State University, the Downtown Business District, and Glenwood South. The Thompson House, built in 1920 with significant renovations completed in 2004-2005, has historical significance as the residence of John W. Thompson, a noted Raleigh judge and civic leader from 1914 to 1934. It also housed the National Opera Company from the early 1950s until 2000. The total land area is ±0.48 acres. The properties are zoned NX-3 and have a private parking lot with 16 dedicated spaces, plus street parking for the office building, and a private parking lot with 4 dedicated spaces, plus street parking for the duplex. The duplex is fully occupied and includes one unit with 1 bed/1 bath and another with 3 beds/1 bath. Electricity is provided by Duke Energy, and water and sewer services are provided by the City of Raleigh.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Kelly & West Attorneys, ... Law Firm Barefoot Family Law Law Firm Lewis E Hardy Law Firm Blanchard Miller Lewis Law Firm

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Law Firm Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Pharmacy

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Raleigh
    County
    Wake
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -78.6551
    Latitude
    35.782

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Two-story historic office building and duplex with parking lot.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 1117 Hillsborough Raleigh, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,775,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Trophy location in Downtown Raleigh with frontage on Hillsborough Street and West Morgan Street.; Includes two properties: a ±4,513 SF historic Thompson House office building and a ±1,829 SF duplex.; On‑site private parking lot with 20 spaces plus street parking.
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