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$2,606,150$448 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $310,000 on Sep 5, 2018

478 DEMOCRACY PL

APEX, NC 27523
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,816 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.
4.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$2.6M
$2.2M low$3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,000 · Sep 5, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,326 (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.$1,679,477 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$568,037
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,111,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,234,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,679,477

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.Custom Design
CountyChatham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.42
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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 · 224 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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.

H
Seaforth High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
E
North Chatham Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.4 mi
M
Margaret B. Pollard Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.4 mi

District: Chatham County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27523These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
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.25,746
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.505 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,586
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$171,459
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

478 Democracy Pl 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 most valuable homes in Apex 27523
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Apex 27523
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Chatham County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Apex 27523
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Chatham County

What homes are worth in Apex 27523

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

This home
$375K$1.8M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Apex 27523.

How it measures up in Apex 27523

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Apex 27523.

Estimated value$2,606,150
CheaperTypical $734,440Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$448
CheaperTypical $256Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area5,816 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,767 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size4.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 2018Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 478 Democracy Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeApex 27523Chatham County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,606,150almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44896% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than5,816 ft²97% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.42 ac92% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than201968% of homes88% of homes

About 478 Democracy Pl

How much is 478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC is $2,606,150 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $2,173,780 to $3,038,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC last sell?

478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC last sold on Sep 5, 2018 for $310,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC?

478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,816 square feet of living space and a 4.42-acre lot.

When was 478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC built?

478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC?

478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC is assigned to Seaforth High School (high), rated A-; North Chatham Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Margaret B. Pollard Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Chatham County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC compare to other homes in Apex 27523?

Among the 7,287 homes in Apex 27523, it is worth more than almost all of them ($2,606,150 against a typical $734,440), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($448 against a typical $256), it is bigger than 97% of them (5,816 ft² against a typical 2,767 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (4.42 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (2019 against a typical 2018). Measured against all of Chatham County, it is worth more than almost all 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 478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC was $14,326. The county assessed it at $1,679,477.

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