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Last sold for $1,110,000 on Jul 3, 2024

521 NEW BERN AVE

RALEIGH, NC 27601
3
Baths
3,025 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
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.$1,110,000 · Jul 3, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,489 (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.$971,085 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$285,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$686,085
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$971,085
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$971,085

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.Contemporary
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.

M
Ligon Magnet Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Broughton Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Powell Magnet Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27601These 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.186
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,490
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,744 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,242
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,364
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

521 New Bern Ave 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 95% of homes in Raleigh 27601
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Wake County
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Raleigh 27601

How it measures up in Raleigh 27601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27601.

Living area3,025 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 521 New Bern Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Central RaleighRaleigh 27601Wake County
Living areabigger than3,025 ft²93% of homes95% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac28% of homes36% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than201987% of homes88% of homes86% of homes

About 521 New Bern Ave

When did 521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC last sell?

521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC last sold on Jul 3, 2024 for $1,110,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC?

521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC has 3 bathrooms, 3,025 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC built?

521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC?

521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Ligon Magnet Middle School (middle), rated B+; Broughton Magnet High School (high), rated A-; Powell Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27601?

Among the 2,655 homes in Raleigh 27601, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,025 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2019 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC was $8,489. The county assessed it at $971,085.

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