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242 BUCK JONES RD

RALEIGH, NC 27606
0
Baths
996 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.
0.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$1,209 (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.$138,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$138,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$138,600

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.Vacant Land
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.69
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Athens Drive Magnet High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Farmington Woods Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Martin Magnet Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Wake County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27606These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.14%
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.56,581
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,207 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,296
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,181
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

242 Buck Jones 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.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Wake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in West Raleigh
  • Older than 98% of homes in West Raleigh

How it measures up in Raleigh 27606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27606.

Living area996 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.69 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 242 Buck Jones Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest RaleighRaleigh 27606Wake County
Living areabigger than996 ft²10% of homes8% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.69 ac93% of homes65% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than19412% of homes2% of homes2% of homes

About 242 Buck Jones Rd

When did 242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC last sell?

242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC last sold on Apr 13, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC?

242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC has 996 square feet of living space and a 0.69-acre lot.

When was 242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC built?

242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC?

242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Athens Drive Magnet High School (high), rated B; Farmington Woods Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Martin 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 242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27606?

Among the 11,343 homes in Raleigh 27606, it is bigger than 8% of them (996 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.69 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1941 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC was $1,209. The county assessed it at $138,600.

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