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Last sold for $1,414,000 on Jan 2, 2026

3523 WAKE FOREST RD

RALEIGH, NC 27609
0
Baths
39,475 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.
3.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
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.$1,414,000 · Jan 2, 2026
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.$10,300,000
GENISYS CAPITAL · 6.46% 1 · recorded May 4, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,460 (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.$12,435,602 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,535,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,900,602
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,875,707
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,435,602

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.23
61
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
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.25 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.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWAKE
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.3.01
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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

Transaction History(5)

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
Douglas Magnet Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Carroll Magnet Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Sanderson High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27609These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.39,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,515 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,548
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,912
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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

3523 Wake Forest 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Midtown Raleigh
  • Among the largest lots in Midtown Raleigh
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Raleigh 27609

How it measures up in Raleigh 27609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27609.

Living area39,475 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,971 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3.01 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 3523 Wake Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMidtown RaleighRaleigh 27609Wake County
Living areabigger than39,475 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than3.01 acalmost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than199777% of homes83% of homes41% of homes

About 3523 Wake Forest Rd

When did 3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC last sell?

3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC last sold on Jan 2, 2026 for $1,414,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC?

3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC has 39,475 square feet of living space and a 3.01-acre lot.

When was 3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC built?

3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC?

3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Douglas Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Carroll Magnet Middle School (middle), rated C+; Sanderson High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27609?

Among the 10,081 homes in Raleigh 27609, it is bigger than almost all of them (39,475 ft² against a typical 1,971 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (3.01 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1997 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3523 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC was $2,460. The county assessed it at $12,435,602.

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