The Capitol Heights Historic District is an approximately six-block area within the Raleigh city limits. The district was platted in 1946 and contains eighty-four (84) primary contributing buildings, all residential properties constructed from 1946 to 1949. The district is 
an architecturally significant post-World War II speculative subdivision developed as a direct result of the post-war demand for housing and the availability of financing for both homebuyers and builders. The neighborhood is largely homogeneous in form and detail: constructed entirely in 
the Minimal Traditional style, the two- and three-bedroom houses display variations on a few basic building forms and with the minimal detailing that is the hallmark of the style.The houses were built by the Wright Construction Company, Clancy Construction Company, and Curtis Construction Company between 1947 and 1949. Once completed, they were sold predominantly to returning Veterans utilizing FHA and VA loans. The neighborhood has remained stable but may be subject to redevelopment pressure as property values within the City of Raleigh continue to increase.
The district was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in January of 2010. For a downloadable version of the nomination go to: http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/nr/WA4435.pdf
