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$374,358$256 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Jul 16, 2021

103 JAMES RIVER RD

CARY, NC 27511
3
Baths
1,461 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$374K
$352K low$397K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Jul 16, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$374,358
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$299,486

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,186 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$369,432 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$115,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$254,432
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$369,432
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$369,432

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.30
94
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.154 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyWake
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2007
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 136 ft²Porch · 55 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Briarcliff Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Cary High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
East Cary Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27511These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,754
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,009 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,661
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,638
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

103 James River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in Cary 27511
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Wake County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Wake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Wake County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Cary 27511

What homes are worth in Cary 27511

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$240K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Cary 27511.

How it measures up in Cary 27511

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cary 27511.

Estimated value$374,358
CheaperTypical $496,606Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$256
CheaperTypical $263Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,461 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,903 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 103 James River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 27511Wake County
Estimated valuepricier than$374,35819% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25644% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,461 ft²26% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²11% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than199282% of homes31% of homes

About 103 James River Rd

How much is 103 James River Rd, Cary, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 103 James River Rd, Cary, NC is $374,358 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $351,896 to $396,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 103 James River Rd, Cary, NC last sell?

103 James River Rd, Cary, NC last sold on Jul 16, 2021 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 103 James River Rd, Cary, NC?

103 James River Rd, Cary, NC has 3 bathrooms, 1,461 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 103 James River Rd, Cary, NC built?

103 James River Rd, Cary, NC was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 103 James River Rd, Cary, NC?

103 James River Rd, Cary, NC is assigned to Briarcliff Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Cary High School (high), rated B+; East Cary Magnet Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 103 James River Rd, Cary, NC compare to other homes in Cary 27511?

Among the 10,646 homes in Cary 27511, it is worth more than 19% of them ($374,358 against a typical $496,606), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($256 against a typical $263), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,461 ft² against a typical 1,903 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1992 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Wake County, it is worth more than 31% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 103 James River Rd, Cary, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 103 James River Rd, Cary, NC was $3,186. The county assessed it at $369,432.

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