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Last sold for $330,000 on Oct 6, 2021

4228 PRELUDE ST

RALEIGH, NC 27616
2.5
Baths
2,325 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$330,000 · Oct 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,574 (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.$407,578 (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.$327,578
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$407,578

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.11
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Deck · 120 ft²Porch · 128 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
Harris Creek Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Rolesville Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Rolesville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27616These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
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.61,672
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,721 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,896
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,558
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

4228 Prelude 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.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Forestville
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Forestville
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Forestville

How it measures up in Raleigh 27616

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27616.

Living area2,325 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,822 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 4228 Prelude St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestvilleRaleigh 27616Wake County
Living areabigger than2,325 ft²74% of homes73% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac82% of homes80% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than201578% of homes77% of homes78% of homes

About 4228 Prelude St

When did 4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC last sell?

4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC last sold on Oct 6, 2021 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC?

4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,325 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC built?

4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC?

4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Harris Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Rolesville Middle School (middle), rated A; Rolesville High School (high), rated C. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27616?

Among the 18,458 homes in Raleigh 27616, it is bigger than 73% of them (2,325 ft² against a typical 1,822 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (2015 against a typical 2003). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4228 Prelude St, Raleigh, NC was $3,574. The county assessed it at $407,578.

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