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$559,900$194 / 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 98How 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

242 STEEP ROCK DR

WILLOW SPRING, NC 27592
3
Baths
2,893 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$560K
$548K low$571K high
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.$407,500
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$326,000
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.27%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$152,400
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Feb 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,636 (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.$408,986 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$387,736
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$408,986

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.
16
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.0.20
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Willow Spring High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Vance Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.2 mi
M
West Lake Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.1 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27592These 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.65
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 100.46

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.96%
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.5.8%
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.21,675
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.534 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,108
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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

242 Steep Rock Dr 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 more than 87% of homes in Willow Spring 27592
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Wake County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Willow Spring 27592
  • Among the smallest lots in Willow Spring 27592
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Willow Spring 27592

What homes are worth in Willow Spring 27592

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

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$232K$762K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Willow Spring 27592.

How it measures up in Willow Spring 27592

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Willow Spring 27592.

Estimated value$559,900
CheaperTypical $397,857Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,893 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,892 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 242 Steep Rock Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWillow Spring 27592Wake County
Estimated valuepricier than$559,90087% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19435% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than2,893 ft²88% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 acalmost no homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than202191% of homes90% of homes

About 242 Steep Rock Dr

How much is 242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC is $559,900 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $548,459 to $571,341. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC last sell?

242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC last sold on Feb 1, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC?

242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC has 3 bathrooms, 2,893 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC built?

242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC?

242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC is assigned to Willow Spring High School (high), rated B-; Vance Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Lake Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC compare to other homes in Willow Spring 27592?

Among the 6,866 homes in Willow Spring 27592, it is worth more than 87% of them ($559,900 against a typical $397,857), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($194 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,893 ft² against a typical 1,892 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2021 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Wake County, it is worth more than 62% 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 242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Steep Rock Dr, Willow Spring, NC was $2,636. The county assessed it at $408,986.

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