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Last sold for $610,000 on Aug 30, 2023

1261 RUSSET LN

APEX, NC 27523
3
Baths
2,322 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$610,000 · Aug 30, 2023
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.$110,000
NORTHPOINTE BANK · recorded Aug 30, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,330 (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.$608,138 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$458,138
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$608,138
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$608,138

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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
Olive Chapel Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Apex Friendship High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
Lufkin Road Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27523These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,746
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.505 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,586
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$171,459
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

1261 Russet Ln 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.

  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Apex 27523
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Wake County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Wake County

How it measures up in Apex 27523

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Apex 27523.

Living area2,322 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 2018Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 1261 Russet Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeApex 27523Wake County
Living areabigger than2,322 ft²30% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²19% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than201968% of homes86% of homes

About 1261 Russet Ln

When did 1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC last sell?

1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC last sold on Aug 30, 2023 for $610,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC?

1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC has 3 bathrooms, 2,322 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC built?

1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC?

1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC is assigned to Olive Chapel Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Apex Friendship High School (high), rated A; Lufkin Road 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 1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC compare to other homes in Apex 27523?

Among the 7,231 homes in Apex 27523, it is bigger than 30% of them (2,322 ft² against a typical 2,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (2019 against a typical 2018). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1261 Russet Ln, Apex, NC was $5,330. The county assessed it at $608,138.

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