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Last sold for $510,000 on Apr 4, 2023

480 THORNY BRANCH DR

RALEIGH, NC 27603
4
Baths
3,017 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$510,000 · Apr 4, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,399 (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.$528,358 (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.$448,358
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$519,847
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$528,358

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.0.95
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

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
Rand Road Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.4 mi
H
South Garner High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi
M
North Garner Magnet Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.5 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27603These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.62,817
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,202 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,402
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,305
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

480 Thorny Branch Dr 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 89% of homes in Raleigh 27603
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Wake County
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Raleigh 27603

How it measures up in Raleigh 27603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27603.

Living area3,017 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,804 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 480 Thorny Branch Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 27603Wake County
Living areabigger than3,017 ft²89% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac82% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than202395% of homes95% of homes

About 480 Thorny Branch Dr

When did 480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC last sell?

480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC last sold on Apr 4, 2023 for $510,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC?

480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC has 4 bathrooms, 3,017 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC built?

480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC?

480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Rand Road Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; South Garner High School (high), rated B+; North Garner Magnet Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27603?

Among the 18,313 homes in Raleigh 27603, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,017 ft² against a typical 1,804 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2023 against a typical 2000). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Thorny Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC was $3,399. The county assessed it at $528,358.

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