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$826,573$355 / 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

4720 RAPIDS LN

DURHAM, NC 27705
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,330 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.
3.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
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

$827K
$724K low$929K high
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.$567,573
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$454,058
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.32%
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.$259,000
NEWBRIDGE BK · recorded Apr 9, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,837 (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.$647,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$231,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$416,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$383,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$647,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
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.1996
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.90
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 5.4 mi
M
Orange Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
Orange High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 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

4720 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 83% of homes in Durham 27705
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Durham 27705
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Durham 27705
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Durham 27705
  • Newer than 67% 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.

This home
$174K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 83% 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$826,573
CheaperTypical $470,000Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$355
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area2,330 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,810 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size3.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 4720 Rapids Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDurham 27705Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$826,57383% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35585% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than2,330 ft²68% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.9 ac97% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than198867% of homes49% of homes

About 4720 Rapids Ln

How much is 4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC is $826,573 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $724,441 to $928,705. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC last sell?

4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC last sold on Dec 6, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC?

4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,330 square feet of living space and a 3.90-acre lot.

When was 4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC built?

4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC?

4720 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 4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC compare to other homes in Durham 27705?

Among the 12,344 homes in Durham 27705, it is worth more than 83% of them ($826,573 against a typical $470,000), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($355 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,330 ft² against a typical 1,810 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (3.9 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1988 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 78% 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 4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4720 Rapids Ln, Durham, NC was $4,837. The county assessed it at $647,800.

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