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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $76,500 on Nov 7, 2014

1608 OAKWOOD AVE

RALEIGH, NC 27610
2
Baths
1,281 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$76,500 · Nov 7, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,765 (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.$197,830 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$191,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$197,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,830

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.12
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
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.Conventional
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 105 ft²

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.

M
Ligon Magnet Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Powell Magnet Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Broughton Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27610These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.79,664
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,910 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,934
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,883
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

1608 Oakwood Ave 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 88% of homes in Wake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Raleigh 27610
  • Older than 95% of homes in Wake County

How it measures up in Raleigh 27610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27610.

Living area1,281 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,634 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 1608 Oakwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Central RaleighRaleigh 27610Wake County
Living areabigger than1,281 ft²35% of homes24% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac28% of homes19% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than195744% of homes8% of homes5% of homes

About 1608 Oakwood Ave

When did 1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC last sell?

1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC last sold on Nov 7, 2014 for $76,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC?

1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,281 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC built?

1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC?

1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Ligon Magnet Middle School (middle), rated B+; Powell Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Broughton Magnet High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27610?

Among the 24,734 homes in Raleigh 27610, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,281 ft² against a typical 1,634 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1957 against a typical 2003). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC was $1,765. The county assessed it at $197,830.

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