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Last sold for $148,000 on Jul 14, 2015

3221 TROPICAL PARADISE WAY

RALEIGH, NC 27603
3
Baths
1,224 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.
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$148,000 · Jul 14, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,492 (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.$283,503 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,503
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$328,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$283,503

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.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
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.Patio · 154 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Dillard Drive Magnet Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Athens Drive Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Swift Creek Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi

District: Wake 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.62,817
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.$112,305
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%

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

3221 Tropical Paradise Way 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 90% of homes in Wake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Raleigh 27603
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Southwest Raleigh

How it measures up in Raleigh 27603

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

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,807 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 3221 Tropical Paradise Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthwest RaleighRaleigh 27603Wake County
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²29% of homes15% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²6% of homes2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than200575% of homes69% of homes61% of homes

About 3221 Tropical Paradise Way

When did 3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC last sell?

3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC last sold on Jul 14, 2015 for $148,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC?

3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC has 3 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC built?

3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC?

3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School (middle), rated B; Athens Drive Magnet High School (high), rated A-; Swift Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27603?

Among the 18,308 homes in Raleigh 27603, it is bigger than 15% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,807 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (871 ft² against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (2005 against a typical 2000). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3221 Tropical Paradise Way, Raleigh, NC was $2,492. The county assessed it at $283,503.

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