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$281,809$235 / 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 90How 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 $271,000 on Apr 11, 2022

2004 MESSER RD

RALEIGH, NC 27603
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,200 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.
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$282K
$253K low$311K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$271,000 · Apr 11, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$281,809
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$225,447

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,581 (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.$249,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$180,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,030

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJohnston
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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.92
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Deck · 480 ft²Patio · 960 ft²Porch · 110 ft²

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
Vance Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.7 mi
H
Garner Magnet High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.1 mi
M
North Garner Magnet Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.5 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27603These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
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.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.11%
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.62,816
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,202 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,402
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,306
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

2004 Messer 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Raleigh 27603
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Johnston County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Johnston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Raleigh 27603
  • Older than 80% of homes in Johnston County

What homes are worth in Raleigh 27603

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

This home
$198K$1M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Raleigh 27603.

How it measures up in Raleigh 27603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27603.

Estimated value$281,809
CheaperTypical $405,361Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,807 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 2004 Messer Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 27603Johnston County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,80914% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23564% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²13% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac80% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than198021% of homes20% of homes

About 2004 Messer Rd

How much is 2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC is $281,809 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $252,864 to $310,754. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC last sell?

2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC last sold on Apr 11, 2022 for $271,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC?

2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC built?

2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC?

2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Vance Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Garner Magnet High School (high), rated C+; North Garner Magnet Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27603?

Among the 18,302 homes in Raleigh 27603, it is worth more than 14% of them ($281,809 against a typical $405,361), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($235 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,807 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1980 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Johnston County, it is worth more than 28% of 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 2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2004 Messer Rd, Raleigh, NC was $1,581. The county assessed it at $249,030.

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