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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $114,000 on Oct 1, 1996

1955 BERNARD ST

RALEIGH, NC 27608
2
Baths
1,548 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$114,000 · Oct 1, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$633,965 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$550,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,965
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$632,695
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$633,965

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.1978
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 80 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Joyner Magnet Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Oberlin Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Broughton Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27608These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
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.48%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,694
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,641 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$147,769
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$195,952
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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

1955 Bernard St 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 76% of homes in Raleigh 27608
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wake County

How it measures up in Raleigh 27608

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27608.

Living area1,548 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 1955 Bernard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 27608Wake County
Living areabigger than1,548 ft²24% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac50% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than194838% of homes3% of homes

About 1955 Bernard St

When did 1955 Bernard St, Raleigh, NC last sell?

1955 Bernard St, Raleigh, NC last sold on Oct 1, 1996 for $114,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1955 Bernard St, Raleigh, NC?

1955 Bernard St, Raleigh, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,548 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1955 Bernard St, Raleigh, NC built?

1955 Bernard St, Raleigh, NC was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1955 Bernard St, Raleigh, NC?

1955 Bernard St, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Joyner Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Oberlin Magnet Middle School (middle), rated A-; 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 1955 Bernard St, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27608?

Among the 4,561 homes in Raleigh 27608, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,548 ft² against a typical 2,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1948 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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