CondominiumResidential
523 S West St
RALEIGH, NC 27601
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 20205 floors43 units831–2,872 ft²
$32M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$675K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$529
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.
+51.1%vs the Raleigh ZIP median sale $/ft² ($350)
Sales Performance
$780K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-9.4%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
4
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
9.3%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
202120222023202420252026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
202120222023202420252026
27 arms-length sales on record for this building.
Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
Studio
Studio
43 units$675K · $529/ft²
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
Studio · 1 ba · 906 ft²
6 units$471K · $520/ft²
Studio · 2 ba · 1,146 ft²
3 units$652K · $569/ft²
Studio · 2 ba · 1,252 ft²
3 units$666K · $532/ft²
Studio · 2 ba · 1,298 ft²
3 units$672K · $518/ft²
Studio · 1 ba · 831 ft²
2 units$462K · $556/ft²
Studio · 1 ba · 1,008 ft²
2 units$537K · $533/ft²
Studio · 2 ba · 1,391 ft²
2 units$747K · $537/ft²
Studio · 2 ba · 1,429 ft²
2 units$803K · $562/ft²
Studio · 2 ba · 1,628 ft²
2 units$803K · $494/ft²
One-off layouts
18 units
Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.
$426K–$539K
12 units
$578K–$666K
8 units
$672K–$783K
9 units
$823K–$903K
5 units
$916K–$917K
2 units
$1.1M–$1.1M
4 units
$1.2M–$1.3M
2 units
$1.4M–$1.4M
1 unit
Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.
Floor 2
$530/ft²12 units · +0%
Floor 3
$517/ft²12 units · -2%
Floor 4
$521/ft²11 units · -1%
Floor 5
$570/ft²8 units · +8%
Unit lines by $/ft²Condo units stacked vertically share a unit line — the last digits of the unit number (like 05 in 1205, 1305, 1405). Lines share a layout and exposure, so comparing estimated $/ft² by line shows which position in the building commands a premium.
Line ·05
$562/ft²4 units · +6%
Line ·06
$558/ft²4 units · +5%
Line ·04
$549/ft²4 units · +4%
Line ·01
$539/ft²4 units · +2%
Line ·08
$537/ft²4 units · +2%
Line ·11
$537/ft²3 units · +1%
Line ·09
$531/ft²3 units · +0%
Line ·12
$526/ft²3 units · -1%
Line ·10
$514/ft²3 units · -3%
Line ·03
$511/ft²3 units · -3%
Line ·07
$506/ft²4 units · -4%
Line ·02
$497/ft²4 units · -6%
Ownership & Financing
Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.86%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.9%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.4.1 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.38%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.25%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$669,388
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$6,633
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0
Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.
Unit 402Jun 11, 2026$1,300,000$453/ft²Unit 505May 13, 2026$1,114,000$631/ft²Unit 404Mar 31, 2026$437,000$482/ft²Unit 310Feb 26, 2026$445,000$491/ft²Unit 305May 22, 2025$440,000$529/ft²Unit 502May 15, 2025$1,450,000$534/ft²Unit 303Feb 4, 2025$860,000$500/ft²Unit 304Jul 17, 2024$508,000$561/ft²Unit 410May 10, 2024$500,000$552/ft²Unit 503Sep 27, 2023$1,350,000$609/ft²
Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.9
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyWake
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Conn Magnet Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.0 mi
Centennial Magnet Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
District: Wake County Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 27601These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.186
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,490
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,744 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,242
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,364
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%
All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.
523 S West St Unit 201
2 ba · 1,146 ft²
523 S West St Unit 202
2 ba · 1,187 ft²
523 S West St Unit 203
2 ba · 1,695 ft²
523 S West St Unit 204
1 ba · 966 ft²
523 S West St Unit 205
1 ba · 882 ft²
523 S West St Unit 206
2 ba · 1,383 ft²
523 S West St Unit 207
2 ba · 1,369 ft²
523 S West St Unit 208
2 ba · 1,654 ft²
523 S West St Unit 209
1 ba · 1,008 ft²
523 S West St Unit 210
1 ba · 1,008 ft²
523 S West St Unit 211
2 ba · 1,252 ft²
523 S West St Unit 212
2 ba · 1,298 ft²
523 S West St Unit 301
2 ba · 1,146 ft²
523 S West St Unit 302
2 ba · 1,123 ft²
523 S West St Unit 303
2 ba · 1,720 ft²
523 S West St # 304
1 ba · 906 ft²
523 S West St Unit 305
1 ba · 831 ft²
523 S West St Unit 306
2 ba · 1,429 ft²
523 S West St Unit 307
2 ba · 1,391 ft²
523 S West St Unit 308
2 ba · 1,628 ft²
523 S West St Unit 309
1 ba · 906 ft²
523 S West St # 310
1 ba · 906 ft²
523 S West St Unit 311
2 ba · 1,252 ft²
523 S West St Unit 312
2 ba · 1,298 ft²
523 S West St Unit 401
2 ba · 1,146 ft²
523 S West St # 402
2.5 ba · 2,872 ft²
523 S West St Unit 404
1 ba · 906 ft²
523 S West St Unit 405
1 ba · 831 ft²
523 S West St Unit 406
2 ba · 1,429 ft²
523 S West St Unit 407
2 ba · 1,391 ft²
523 S West St Unit 408
2 ba · 1,628 ft²
523 S West St Unit 409
1 ba · 906 ft²
523 S West St Unit 410
1 ba · 906 ft²
523 S West St # 411
2 ba · 1,252 ft²
523 S West St Unit 412
2 ba · 1,298 ft²
523 S West St Unit 501
3 ba · 1,812 ft²
523 S West St Unit 502
3 ba · 2,713 ft²
523 S West St Unit 503
3 ba · 2,217 ft²
523 S West St Unit 504
3 ba · 1,826 ft²
523 S West St # 505
3 ba · 1,766 ft²
523 S West St Unit 506
3 ba · 1,917 ft²
523 S West St Unit 507
3 ba · 1,926 ft²
523 S West St Unit 508
3 ba · 1,796 ft²
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
About 523 S West St
How many units are in 523 S West St, Raleigh, NC?
523 S West St, Raleigh, NC has 43 residential units across 5 floors, built in 2020, according to county assessor records.
What is a unit at 523 S West St, Raleigh, NC worth?
The median TopHap Estimate across the 43 units at 523 S West St, Raleigh, NC is $675,000. That works out to $529 per square foot. Units run from 831 to 2,872 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.
Is 523 S West St, Raleigh, NC expensive for Raleigh?
Units at 523 S West St, Raleigh, NC carry a median of $529 per square foot, 51% above the Raleigh median of $350 per square foot.
How often do units sell at 523 S West St, Raleigh, NC?
4 units at 523 S West St, Raleigh, NC sold in the last 12 months, out of 27 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 9.3% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $780K.
What floor plans does 523 S West St, Raleigh, NC have?
The most common plan at 523 S West St, Raleigh, NC is a 0-bedroom of 906 square feet, repeated 6 times, with a median estimate of $471,043. TopHap identifies 9 recurring plans in the building.
Closest homes
- 522 S Harrington St$565K0 ft · 2 ba · 1,152 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 522 S Harrington St # 101$608K0 ft · 2 ba · 1,043 ft² · Sold $427K · Jan 2021
- 523 S West St Unit 202$675K0 ft · 2 ba · 1,187 ft² · Sold $590K · Jul 2022
- 523 S West St Unit 203$823K0 ft · 2 ba · 1,695 ft² · Sold Jul 2022
- 523 S West St Unit 207$650K0 ft · 2 ba · 1,369 ft² · Sold $631K · Jan 2021
- 523 S West St Unit 205$449K0 ft · 1 ba · 882 ft² · Sold Jul 2022
- 523 S West St Unit 206$706K0 ft · 2 ba · 1,383 ft² · Sold $620K · Dec 2020
- 523 S West St Unit 204$513K0 ft · 1 ba · 966 ft² · Sold $455K · Jul 2022
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