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Last sold for $128,000 on May 9, 2005

521 SORRELL ST

CARY, NC 27513
1
Baths
1,020 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$128,000 · May 9, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,574 (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.$298,015 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$196,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,015
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$298,015

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.11
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
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
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.1964
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Kingswood Magnet Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Reedy Creek Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Cary High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Wake County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27513These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,654
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,619 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,121
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,582
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%

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How this home compares

521 Sorrell St 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 98% of homes in Cary 27513
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Cary 27513
  • Among the oldest homes in Cary 27513

How it measures up in Cary 27513

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cary 27513.

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,213 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 521 Sorrell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 27513Wake County
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac82% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than1952almost no homes4% of homes

About 521 Sorrell St

When did 521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC last sell?

521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC last sold on May 9, 2005 for $128,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC?

521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC has 1 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC built?

521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC?

521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC is assigned to Kingswood Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School (middle), rated A-; Cary High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wake County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC compare to other homes in Cary 27513?

Among the 13,923 homes in Cary 27513, it is bigger than 2% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 2,213 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1952 against a typical 1993). 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 Sorrell St, Cary, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Sorrell St, Cary, NC was $2,574. The county assessed it at $298,015.

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