Jones Jr., Nathaniel, House
Also known as: Jones, Crabtree, House
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Set on a wooded hill whose large trees screen the commercial development around it, this early Federal plantation house in Raleigh was probably built about 1795 by Nathaniel Jones, known as Crabtree Jones. It has a two-story, five-bay main block with one-story wings and a later rear extension. Exterior details include molded weatherboards, nine-over-nine windows and a molded cornice with undercut modillions. Inside, the first-floor rooms have paneled wainscot, a marbleized baseboard and large three-part Federal mantels. The mantel in the main room carries painted cornucopias, fruit and grain, flanked by landscape scenes. Few houses of this type survive in Wake County. The house also matters as the home of a influential Jones family line. Nathaniel Jones and his descendants served in the General Assembly and held other public roles, and his son Kimbrough farmed the plantation through the Civil War era. The family later sold the property to a realty company.
Significance in brief: It is described as one of the few early Federal plantation houses remaining in Wake County. It is noted for its proportions, its modillion cornice, marbleized baseboard and an unusual painted Federal mantel. It is also locally significant as the home of an important branch of the Jones family, prominent in early Wake County affairs.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 73001376, listed June 4, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 3108 Hillmer Dr., Raleigh |
|---|---|
| County | Wake County |
| Listed | June 4, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001376 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 18th Century (ca. 1795) |
| Architect / builder | Nathaniel Jones (thought to have built the house) |
| Architectural style | Early Federal plantation house |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in good condition and altered; private residence, occupied. Recently sold by the Jones family to a realty company, and the future of the house was uncertain. |
| Acreage | 5 |
| Coordinates | 35.82348, -78.62445 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 73001376.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q16931084
- This listing as JSON
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