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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $120,000 on Oct 28, 2008

509 SHELDEN DR

RALEIGH, NC 27610
4
Baths
2,704 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Oct 28, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,822 (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.$433,613 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$130,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$303,613
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$433,613
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$433,613

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.
18
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWake
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.2016
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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.Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
North Garner Magnet Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Smith Magnet Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
H
Middle Creek High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.7 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27610These 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.107
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 100.44

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.79,664
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,910 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,934
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,883
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

509 Shelden 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 94% of homes in Central Raleigh
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Central Raleigh

How it measures up in Raleigh 27610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27610.

Living area2,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,639 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 509 Shelden Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral RaleighRaleigh 27610Wake County
Living areabigger than2,704 ft²94% of homes94% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac96% of homes87% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than200558% of homes60% of homes61% of homes

About 509 Shelden Dr

When did 509 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC last sell?

509 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC last sold on Oct 28, 2008 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC?

509 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC has 4 bathrooms, 2,704 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 509 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC built?

509 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 509 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC?

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

How does 509 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27610?

Among the 24,741 homes in Raleigh 27610, it is bigger than 94% of them (2,704 ft² against a typical 1,639 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (2005 against a typical 2003). 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 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Shelden Dr, Raleigh, NC was $3,822. The county assessed it at $433,613.

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