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$269,924$174 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

2501 FIRELIGHT RD

RALEIGH, NC 27610
3
Baths
1,548 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
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

$270K
$235K low$305K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,977 (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.$224,371 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$115,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$109,371
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$224,371
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,371

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.22
49
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
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.13 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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.Deck · 144 ft²Porch · 84 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.

H
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Walnut Creek Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Lufkin Road Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.4 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27610These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.79,664
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,910 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,934
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,883
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

2501 Firelight 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 91% of homes in Wake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Wake County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Wake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in South Raleigh
  • Older than 88% of homes in Wake County

What homes are worth in Raleigh 27610

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

This home
$184K$676K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Raleigh 27610.

How it measures up in Raleigh 27610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27610.

Estimated value$269,924
CheaperTypical $309,380Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,548 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 2501 Firelight Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth RaleighRaleigh 27610Wake County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,92432% of homes27% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17435% of homes33% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,548 ft²48% of homes44% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac83% of homes76% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197122% of homes23% of homes12% of homes

About 2501 Firelight Rd

How much is 2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC is $269,924 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $234,582 to $305,266. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC?

2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC has 3 bathrooms, 1,548 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC built?

2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC?

2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School (high), rated C-; Walnut Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Lufkin Road 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 2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27610?

Among the 24,734 homes in Raleigh 27610, it is worth more than 27% of them ($269,924 against a typical $309,380), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($174 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,548 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1971 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Wake County, it is worth more than 9% 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 2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2501 Firelight Rd, Raleigh, NC was $1,977. The county assessed it at $224,371.

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