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421 BROOKS ST

WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
0
Baths
8,000 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,248 (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.$951,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$129,375
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$822,035
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$951,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$951,410

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.
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.
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.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
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.2004
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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(1)

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
Wake Forest Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Wake Forest High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Wake Forest Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Wake County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27587These 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.64
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 100.39

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
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.91,264
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.814 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$123,637
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,750
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

421 Brooks St 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 Wake Forest 27587
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Wake County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Wake Forest 27587

How it measures up in Wake Forest 27587

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wake Forest 27587.

Living area8,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,468 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 421 Brooks St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWake Forest 27587Wake County
Living areabigger than8,000 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac51% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than199928% of homes46% of homes

About 421 Brooks St

How big is 421 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC?

421 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC has 8,000 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 421 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC built?

421 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 421 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC?

421 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC is assigned to Wake Forest Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Wake Forest High School (high), rated B+; Wake Forest Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Wake County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 421 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC compare to other homes in Wake Forest 27587?

Among the 30,948 homes in Wake Forest 27587, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,000 ft² against a typical 2,468 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1999 against a typical 2007). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 421 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC was $10,248. The county assessed it at $951,410.

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