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$188,064$154 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $75,000 on Nov 20, 2023

1281 SCHAUB DR APT J

RALEIGH, NC 27606
Building report
2
Baths
1,225 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.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$188K
$174K low$203K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Nov 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,666 (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.$188,686 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$188,686
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$188,686
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$188,686

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(3)

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
Athens Drive Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Adams Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Lufkin Road Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27606These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.56,581
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,207 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,296
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,181
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

1281 Schaub Dr Apt J 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Wake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Raleigh 27606
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Wake County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wake County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Wake County

What homes are worth in Raleigh 27606

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

This home
$93K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Raleigh 27606.

How it measures up in Raleigh 27606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27606.

Estimated value$188,064
CheaperTypical $442,882Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$154
CheaperTypical $243Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,225 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,774 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size436 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest RaleighRaleigh 27606Wake County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,0648% of homes6% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1545% of homes4% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,225 ft²26% of homes20% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than436 ft²9% of homes6% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than197226% of homes22% of homes12% of homes

About 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J

How much is 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC is $188,064 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $173,547 to $202,581. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC last sell?

1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC last sold on Nov 20, 2023 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC?

1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC has 2 bathrooms and 1,225 square feet of living space.

When was 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC built?

1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC?

1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Athens Drive Magnet High School (high), rated A-; Adams Elementary School (elementary), 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 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27606?

Among the 11,329 homes in Raleigh 27606, it is worth more than 6% of them ($188,064 against a typical $442,882), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($154 against a typical $243), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,225 ft² against a typical 1,774 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (436 ft² against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1972 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Wake County, it is worth more than almost no 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 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 Schaub Dr Apt J, Raleigh, NC was $1,666. The county assessed it at $188,686.

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