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Last sold for $126,000 on Nov 24, 2004

509 ROOKWOOD CT

WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
2
Baths
1,271 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$126,000 · Nov 24, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,999 (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.$305,031 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$205,031
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$305,031
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$305,031

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.12
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Conventional
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 144 ft²Porch · 25 ft²

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
Wake Forest High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Heritage Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
E
Heritage Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27587These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
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.91,264
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.814 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$123,637
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,750
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%

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

509 Rookwood Ct 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.

  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Wake Forest 27587

How it measures up in Wake Forest 27587

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wake Forest 27587.

Living area1,271 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,449 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 509 Rookwood Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWake Forest 27587Wake County
Living areabigger than1,271 ft²8% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac42% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than200442% of homes58% of homes

About 509 Rookwood Ct

When did 509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC last sell?

509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC last sold on Nov 24, 2004 for $126,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC?

509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,271 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC built?

509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC?

509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC is assigned to Wake Forest High School (high), rated B+; Heritage Middle School (middle), rated A+; Heritage Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC compare to other homes in Wake Forest 27587?

Among the 30,769 homes in Wake Forest 27587, it is bigger than 8% of them (1,271 ft² against a typical 2,449 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (2004 against a typical 2007). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Rookwood Ct, Wake Forest, NC was $2,999. The county assessed it at $305,031.

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