John Cates- Broker with Tranzon

15/05/2026

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW in North Raleigh!

Come tour this beautifully updated home at
📍 8805 Maplestead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

🗓 Saturday
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of North Raleigh’s most desirable locations, this move-in ready home features:

✔️ 4 Bedrooms + Bonus Room
✔️ 2.5 Bathrooms
✔️ Updated Kitchen with Stainless Appliances
✔️ Vaulted Owner’s Suite
✔️ Private Fully Fenced Backyard
✔️ Expansive Deck + New Patio
✔️ Updated Windows & HVAC Systems

Enjoy easy access to Durant Nature Preserve and the Raleigh Greenway with miles of scenic trails just moments away! 🚴‍♂️🌲

🎥 Take the virtual tour before you visit:
https://tours.taddavisphotography.com/public/vtour/display/2385281?idx=1 #!/

💲 Offered at $555,000

12/05/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED + VIRTUAL TOUR!

Welcome to 8805 Maplestead Drive in North Raleigh — a beautifully updated home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable 27615 area.

✨ 4 Bedrooms
✨ 2.5 Baths
✨ 2-Car Garage
✨ Private Fully Fenced Backyard
✨ Expansive Deck + New Hardscape Patio
✨ Updated Windows (2023) + HVAC Systems (2022)

Inside, you’ll love the grand two-story foyer, bright updated kitchen with stainless appliances, plantation shutters, vaulted owner’s suite, and flexible bonus room perfect for a home office, media room, or 4th bedroom.

🌳 Enjoy walkable access to Durant Nature Preserve and the Raleigh Greenway with miles of trails, fishing, biking, and outdoor recreation nearby.

🎥 Take the virtual tour here:
https://tours.taddavisphotography.com/public/vtour/display/2385281?idx=1 #!/

📍 8805 Maplestead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
💲 Offered at $555,000

Message me for more information or to schedule a private showing!

07/05/2026

Investor Alert! This 16-year LLC-owned investment portfolio provides immediate cash flow AND opportunity to tear down and rebuild, fix and flip or rent the vacant houses and build or install mobile homes on the lots.

KEY5183 - Residential Real Estate Offered by: : - Rental Portfolio with Upside! $151K /Year Gross

05/05/2026

New Price + Rare Attached Studio Space– Now $729,000

One of the most unique homes currently available in Raleigh.

4413 Densmore Place offers a rare combination of updated living space PLUS a private attached studio with its own entrance — originally designed for a restoration artist and later used as a music studio.

This flexible space could serve as:
✔️ In-law or guest suite
✔️ Downstairs primary suite
✔️ Private office or creative studio
✔️ Potential short-term rental or executive suite

The home itself has been extensively updated with:
✨ Renovated kitchen & baths
✨ Refinished hardwood floors
✨ Quartz countertops
✨ New lighting & finishes

💡 The attached studio alone would cost approximately $150K–$200K to recreate in today’s construction market.

📍 Cul-de-sac location in Raleigh
🛏 4 Bedrooms
🛁 4 Bathrooms
📐 2,578 SF

🏡 Open House Sunday 1–3 PM

Message me for details or a private showing.

05/05/2026

New listing & now showing in North Raleigh!

Welcome to 8805 Maplestead Drive — a beautifully updated home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Raleigh’s most desirable 27615 locations!

This move-in ready gem offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-car garage, blending classic charm with thoughtful modern updates throughout.

✨ Highlights you’ll love:
• Grand two-story foyer with hardwood floors & updated chandelier
• Bright kitchen with white cabinets, crown molding, matte black hardware & stainless appliances
• Formal dining room with plantation shutters
• Vaulted owner’s suite with spa-like bath, double vanity & walk-in closet
• Spacious bonus room—perfect as a 4th bedroom, office, or media space

🔧 Major updates already done for you:
• High-end windows (2023)
• ორივ HVAC systems replaced (2022)
• Roof replaced (2019, per prior owner)

🌿 Step outside and unwind in your private, fully fenced backyard featuring an expansive deck, brand-new hardscape patio, and low-maintenance landscaping—ideal for entertaining or relaxing evenings at home.

🚴‍♂️ Enjoy the lifestyle! Walk or bike to Durant Nature Preserve, offering miles of scenic trails, fishing, picnic areas, and nature programs—with direct connection to the Raleigh Greenway system.

📍 Homes like this in North Raleigh don’t last long—stay tuned for more details and showings!

05/05/2026

What would it cost to build this today?

👉 $150K–$200K

This private, separate-entry studio at 4413 Densmore Place was originally built for an artist and later used as a music studio—now ready for whatever you need.

Guest suite. Office. In-law space. Rental potential.

📍 Raleigh
💲 $739,900

29/04/2026

Now Offered at $749,000

What if your next home came with a space that could adapt to your life?

At 4413 Densmore Place, the standout feature is a rare attached studio with its own private entrance—originally designed and built for a restoration artist, and later used as a dedicated music studio.

Today, it offers incredible flexibility:

✔️ Downstairs primary suite
✔️ In-law or guest suite
✔️ Private home office or creative space
✔️ Potential short-term rental apartment

Inside the main home, you’ll find a fully renovated interior with a modern kitchen, quartz countertops, white shaker cabinets, and updated finishes throughout—move-in ready from day one.

Homes with this kind of separate, flexible living space are hard to find—especially at this price point.

📍 Raleigh, NC
💲 $749,000

Message me for more details or to schedule a private showing

22/04/2026

Work From Home Without Compromise – Now $765,000

Looking for a home where you can truly separate work and life?

4413 Densmore Place offers a private, separate-entry suite—ideal for a home office, creative studio, or client-facing workspace.

Fully renovated with a modern kitchen, quartz countertops, and updated finishes throughout, this home is designed for both productivity and comfort.

The flexible layout makes it a standout for today’s remote and hybrid lifestyles.

📍 Raleigh, NC
💲 $765,000

Reach out to schedule a showing or get more details.

22/04/2026

Need space for in-laws, extended family, or long-term guests?
This fully renovated home located off North Hill Drive at 4413 Densmore Place features a private suite with its own separate entrance—perfect for multigenerational living while still maintaining privacy.
Inside, you’ll find a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, white shaker cabinets, and modern finishes throughout. Move-in ready with all the work already done.
Homes with this kind of flexible living space are hard to find in this price range.
📍 Raleigh, NC
💲 $765,000
Message me for details or to schedule a private showing.

09/10/2024

I'm excited to support the Triangle Area YMCA again this year. Please join me and be a difference maker. Thank You.

Join me in empowering lives by supporting the YMCA Annual Campaign.

23/09/2024

Our 2024 Fall Sales Event is coming in November! Sell your property on a timeline and benefit from increased national exposure in our fall event. Your property will be showcased to a tailored buyer audience, and it will be marketed to a nationwide audience alongside other event properties. Properties sold during a previous event attracted an average of 54 inquiries and 29bids per property.

Over 95% of our clients who participated in the sales event successfully sold and closed on their real estate – including commercial, residential, multi-family, undeveloped land, and special purpose properties – and we’d like to help you do the same. Join our upcoming nationwide event this fall and find out why Tranzon is A BETTER WAY TO REAL ESTATE.