Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
205 POPLAR ST
RALEIGH, NC 27604
2
Baths
1,566 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,443 (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.$619,535 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$495,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,535
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$619,535
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$619,535
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.21
50
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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)
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.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.Porch · 129 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.
EHM
Conn Magnet Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
Broughton Magnet High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
Oberlin Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
District: Wake County Public Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 27604These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.53,411
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,450 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,226
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,429
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
205 Poplar 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 75% of homes in Wake County
- Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Wake County
- Older than 98% of homes in Wake County
How it measures up in Raleigh 27604
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27604.
Living area1,566 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,574 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 50% of homes nearby
Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger
Bigger than 33% of homes nearby
Year built1936
OlderTypical 1993Newer
Newer than 4% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Mordecai | Raleigh 27604 | Wake County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,566 ft² | 46% of homes | 50% of homes | 25% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.13 ac | 35% of homes | 33% of homes | 24% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1936 | 30% of homes | 4% of homes | 2% of homes |
About 205 Poplar St
How big is 205 Poplar St, Raleigh, NC?
205 Poplar St, Raleigh, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,566 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.
When was 205 Poplar St, Raleigh, NC built?
205 Poplar St, Raleigh, NC was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 205 Poplar St, Raleigh, NC?
205 Poplar St, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Conn Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Broughton Magnet High School (high), rated B+; Oberlin Magnet Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Wake County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 205 Poplar St, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27604?
Among the 14,689 homes in Raleigh 27604, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,566 ft² against a typical 1,574 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1936 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 205 Poplar St, Raleigh, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 205 Poplar St, Raleigh, NC was $5,443. The county assessed it at $619,535.
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- 207 Poplar St$1.7M46 ft · 4 ba · 3,300 ft² · Sold $87K · Feb 2000
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