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$316,791$333 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1049 NICHOLS DR

RALEIGH, NC 27605
1
Baths
950 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.
436 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$317K
$285K low$349K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,342 (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.$266,212 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$266,212
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$266,212
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$266,212

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.47
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
84
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyWake
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Broughton Magnet High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Wiley Magnet Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Oberlin Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Wake County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27605These 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.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.6,700
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,403 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,979
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%

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How this home compares

1049 Nichols Dr 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 Wake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Wake County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Wake County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wake County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wake County

What homes are worth in Raleigh 27605

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

This home
$68K$2M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Raleigh 27605.

How it measures up in Raleigh 27605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27605.

Estimated value$316,791
CheaperTypical $382,677Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$333
CheaperTypical $370Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,120 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size436 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 1049 Nichols Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillsboroughRaleigh 27605Wake County
Estimated valuepricier than$316,79127% of homes27% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33328% of homes34% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than950 ft²27% of homes25% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than436 ft²29% of homes37% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than194941% of homes40% of homes3% of homes

About 1049 Nichols Dr

How much is 1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC is $316,791 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $284,540 to $349,042. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC?

1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC has 1 bathrooms and 950 square feet of living space.

When was 1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC built?

1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC?

1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Broughton Magnet High School (high), rated B+; Wiley Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Oberlin Magnet Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Wake County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27605?

Among the 2,024 homes in Raleigh 27605, it is worth more than 27% of them ($316,791 against a typical $382,677), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($333 against a typical $370), it is bigger than 25% of them (950 ft² against a typical 1,120 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (436 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1949 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Wake County, it is worth more than 19% 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 1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1049 Nichols Dr, Raleigh, NC was $2,342. The county assessed it at $266,212.

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