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$423,220$167 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $40,000 on Jul 19, 2005

281 CATTLE FARM DR

RALEIGH, NC 27603
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,538 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.
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$423K
$380K low$467K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Jul 19, 2005
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.$129,119
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$103,295
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.70%
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.$164,101
CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP INC · recorded Dec 5, 2011
2nd 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.$130,000
THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,892 (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.$444,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$359,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$265,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$444,280

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJohnston
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.2012
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.72
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Porch · 352 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.

E
West View Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Cleveland Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
West Johnston High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi

District: Johnston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27603These 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.108
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 100.43

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.11%
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.62,816
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,202 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,402
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,306
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

281 Cattle Farm 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 74% of homes in Johnston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Raleigh 27603
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Johnston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Raleigh 27603
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Raleigh 27603

What homes are worth in Raleigh 27603

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

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$198K$992K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Raleigh 27603.

How it measures up in Raleigh 27603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27603.

Estimated value$423,220
CheaperTypical $406,307Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,538 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,805 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 281 Cattle Farm Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 27603Johnston County
Estimated valuepricier than$423,22054% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1678% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than2,538 ft²78% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac71% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than200466% of homes53% of homes

About 281 Cattle Farm Dr

How much is 281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC is $423,220 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $379,702 to $466,738. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC last sell?

281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC last sold on Jul 19, 2005 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC?

281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,538 square feet of living space and a 0.72-acre lot.

When was 281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC built?

281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC?

281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC is assigned to West View Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Cleveland Middle School (middle), rated A; West Johnston High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Johnston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27603?

Among the 18,308 homes in Raleigh 27603, it is worth more than 54% of them ($423,220 against a typical $406,307), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($167 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,538 ft² against a typical 1,805 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (2004 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Johnston County, it is worth more than 74% 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 281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Cattle Farm Dr, Raleigh, NC was $2,892. The county assessed it at $444,280.

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