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Last sold for $400,500 on Jul 17, 2025

397 FOSTERTON COTTAGE WAY

RALEIGH, NC 27603
0
Baths
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,500 · Jul 17, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$674 (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.$65,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,000

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.47
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.
87
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. 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.Planned Unit Development (Pud)
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Smith Magnet Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.2 mi
H
Middle Creek High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
North Garner Magnet Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 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

397 Fosterton Cottage 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 85% 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.

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

How 397 Fosterton Cottage Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 27603Wake County
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac15% of homes19% of homes

About 397 Fosterton Cottage Way

When did 397 Fosterton Cottage Way, Raleigh, NC last sell?

397 Fosterton Cottage Way, Raleigh, NC last sold on Jul 17, 2025 for $400,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 397 Fosterton Cottage Way, Raleigh, NC?

397 Fosterton Cottage Way, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Smith Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Middle Creek High School (high), rated B+; North Garner Magnet Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 397 Fosterton Cottage Way, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Fosterton Cottage Way, Raleigh, NC was $674. The county assessed it at $65,000.

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