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$910,773$309 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $405,000 on Jul 31, 2014

4701 RAPIDS LN

DURHAM, NC 27705
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,944 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.
1.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$911K
$799K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$405,000 · Jul 31, 2014
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$587,917
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$470,334
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.35%
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.$322,856
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION · recorded Apr 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,457 (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.$595,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$479,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$422,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$595,400

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.Contemporary
CountyOrange
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.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 604 ft²Porch · 250 ft²

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
River Park Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.3 mi
M
Orange Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.7 mi
H
Orange High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Orange County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27705These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
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.92%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,304
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,232 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,726
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,909
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

4701 Rapids Ln 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Durham 27705
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Durham 27705
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Durham 27705
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Durham 27705

What homes are worth in Durham 27705

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$174K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Durham 27705.

How it measures up in Durham 27705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Durham 27705.

Estimated value$910,773
CheaperTypical $470,000Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$309
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area2,944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,810 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size1.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 4701 Rapids Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDurham 27705Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$910,77388% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30975% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than2,944 ft²82% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.26 ac90% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than198764% of homes48% of homes

About 4701 Rapids Ln

How much is 4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC is $910,773 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $798,576 to $1,022,970. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC last sell?

4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC last sold on Jul 31, 2014 for $405,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC?

4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,944 square feet of living space and a 1.26-acre lot.

When was 4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC built?

4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC?

4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC is assigned to River Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Orange Middle School (middle), rated C+; Orange High School (high), rated B. All sit in Orange County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC compare to other homes in Durham 27705?

Among the 12,344 homes in Durham 27705, it is worth more than 88% of them ($910,773 against a typical $470,000), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($309 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,944 ft² against a typical 1,810 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (1.26 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1987 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 83% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4701 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC was $4,457. The county assessed it at $595,400.

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