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Last sold for $331,000 on Mar 31, 2023

5210 INVENTION WAY

RALEIGH, NC 27616
4
Baths
1,780 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
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.$331,000 · Mar 31, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,018 (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.$343,753 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$268,753
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$343,753
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$343,753

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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.

E
River Bend Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
River Bend Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Rolesville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27616These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
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.61,672
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,721 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,896
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,558
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

5210 Invention Way 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 65% of homes in Wake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Wake County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Forestville

How it measures up in Raleigh 27616

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27616.

Living area1,780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 5210 Invention Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestvilleRaleigh 27616Wake County
Living areabigger than1,780 ft²46% of homes47% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²20% of homes18% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than202398% of homes98% of homes96% of homes

About 5210 Invention Way

When did 5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC last sell?

5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC last sold on Mar 31, 2023 for $331,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC?

5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC has 4 bathrooms, 1,780 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC built?

5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC?

5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC is assigned to River Bend Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; River Bend Middle School (middle), rated D-; Rolesville High School (high), rated C. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27616?

Among the 18,463 homes in Raleigh 27616, it is bigger than 47% of them (1,780 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2023 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 5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5210 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC was $3,018. The county assessed it at $343,753.

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