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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $115,500 on Jul 21, 1983

126 FOREST RD

RALEIGH, NC 27605
3
Baths
3,471 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,500 · Jul 21, 1983
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
STATE EMPS CU · recorded Oct 16, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,509 (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.$1,085,717 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$850,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,717
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,085,717
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,085,717

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.11
1
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.
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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 · 169 ft²Porch · 415 ft²

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

E
Wiley Magnet Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Broughton Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Oberlin Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Wake County 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%

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.No

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

126 Forest 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.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Raleigh 27605
  • Among the oldest homes in Wake County

How it measures up in Raleigh 27605

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

Living area3,471 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 126 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillsboroughRaleigh 27605Wake County
Living areabigger than3,471 ft²90% of homes93% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac56% of homes64% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than192010% of homes12% of homesalmost no homes

About 126 Forest Rd

When did 126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC last sell?

126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC last sold on Jul 21, 1983 for $115,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC?

126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC has 3 bathrooms, 3,471 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC built?

126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC?

126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Wiley Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Broughton Magnet High School (high), rated A-; Oberlin 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 126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27605?

Among the 2,021 homes in Raleigh 27605, it is bigger than 93% of them (3,471 ft² against a typical 1,128 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1920 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC was $9,509. The county assessed it at $1,085,717.

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