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494 DEMOCRACY PL

APEX, NC 27523
4
Beds
5 / 2
Baths
5,241 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.
7.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,913 (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.$1,532,239 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$609,768
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$922,471
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,008,946
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,532,239

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.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Custom Design
CountyChatham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.94
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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

Transaction History(4)

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 SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
E
North Chatham Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.3 mi
M
Margaret B. Pollard Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.3 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

494 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Chatham County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Apex 27523
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Chatham County

How it measures up in Apex 27523

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

Living area5,241 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,762 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size7.94 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 2018Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 494 Democracy Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeApex 27523Chatham County
Living areabigger than5,241 ft²95% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.94 ac96% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than201337% of homes75% of homes

About 494 Democracy Pl

When did 494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC last sell?

494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC last sold on Jul 19, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC?

494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,241 square feet of living space and a 7.94-acre lot.

When was 494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC built?

494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC?

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

How does 494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC compare to other homes in Apex 27523?

Among the 7,233 homes in Apex 27523, it is bigger than 95% of them (5,241 ft² against a typical 2,762 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (7.94 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (2013 against a typical 2018). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Democracy Pl, Apex, NC was $10,913. The county assessed it at $1,532,239.

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