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$385,480$240 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $45,000 on Jun 29, 2003

214 HOWLAND AVE

CARY, NC 27513
2
Baths
1,608 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
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.

Valuation

$385K
$338K low$433K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Jun 29, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,253 (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.$377,147 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$210,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,147
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$377,147
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$377,147

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.
15
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.Single Family Residence
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.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 180 ft²Porch · 75 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Weatherstone Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
East Cary Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Cary High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27513These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.52,654
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,619 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,121
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,582
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

214 Howland 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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Cary 27513
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Cary 27513
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Cary 27513
  • Older than 95% of homes in Cary 27513

What homes are worth in Cary 27513

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

This home
$260K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Cary 27513.

How it measures up in Cary 27513

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cary 27513.

Estimated value$385,480
CheaperTypical $550,651Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$240
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,608 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,197 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 214 Howland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 27513Wake County
Estimated valuepricier than$385,48015% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24031% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,608 ft²23% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac64% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than19745% of homes13% of homes

About 214 Howland Ave

How much is 214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC is $385,480 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $338,037 to $432,923. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC last sell?

214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC last sold on Jun 29, 2003 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC?

214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,608 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC built?

214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC?

214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC is assigned to Weatherstone Elementary School (elementary), rated A; East Cary Magnet Middle School (middle), rated A-; Cary High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC compare to other homes in Cary 27513?

Among the 13,911 homes in Cary 27513, it is worth more than 15% of them ($385,480 against a typical $550,651), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($240 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,608 ft² against a typical 2,197 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1974 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Wake County, it is worth more than 34% 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 214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 214 Howland Ave, Cary, NC was $3,253. The county assessed it at $377,147.

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