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Dormitory, Group Quarters (Residential)Residential
Last sold for $25,000 on Dec 1, 1995

5117 GLEN FOREST DR

RALEIGH, NC 27612
3
Baths
2,751 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
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.$25,000 · Dec 1, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$599,857 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$240,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$359,857
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$599,857
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$599,857

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.Dormitory, Group Quarters (Residential)
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.0.39
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
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 · 168 ft²Porch · 206 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Stough Magnet Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Oberlin Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Broughton Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27612These 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.122
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 100.41

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.42,531
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,247 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,190
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,138
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

5117 Glen Forest 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 75% of homes in Northwest Raleigh
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Northwest Raleigh

How it measures up in Raleigh 27612

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27612.

Living area2,751 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 5117 Glen Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthwest RaleighRaleigh 27612Wake County
Living areabigger than2,751 ft²75% of homes72% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac75% of homes64% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than199746% of homes59% of homes41% of homes

About 5117 Glen Forest Dr

When did 5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC last sell?

5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC last sold on Dec 1, 1995 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC?

5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC has 3 bathrooms, 2,751 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC built?

5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC?

5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Stough Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Oberlin Magnet Middle School (middle), rated A-; Broughton Magnet High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27612?

Among the 11,634 homes in Raleigh 27612, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,751 ft² against a typical 2,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1997 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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