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Last sold for $20,500 on Apr 6, 2016

5227 MELBOURNE RD

RALEIGH, NC 27606
2
Baths
2,470 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
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.$20,500 · Apr 6, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,620 (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.$412,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$170,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$242,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$412,760

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.Ranch
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.0.38
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Deck · 232 ft²Porch · 175 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 27606These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.56,581
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,207 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,296
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,181
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

5227 Melbourne Rd 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 87% of homes in West Raleigh
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in West Raleigh
  • Older than 95% of homes in Wake County

How it measures up in Raleigh 27606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27606.

Living area2,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,786 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 5227 Melbourne Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest RaleighRaleigh 27606Wake County
Living areabigger than2,470 ft²87% of homes72% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac76% of homes52% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than195811% of homes9% of homes5% of homes

About 5227 Melbourne Rd

When did 5227 Melbourne Rd, Raleigh, NC last sell?

5227 Melbourne Rd, Raleigh, NC last sold on Apr 6, 2016 for $20,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5227 Melbourne Rd, Raleigh, NC?

5227 Melbourne Rd, Raleigh, NC has 2 bathrooms, 2,470 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 5227 Melbourne Rd, Raleigh, NC built?

5227 Melbourne Rd, Raleigh, NC was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 5227 Melbourne Rd, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27606?

Among the 11,362 homes in Raleigh 27606, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,470 ft² against a typical 1,786 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1958 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5227 Melbourne Rd, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5227 Melbourne Rd, Raleigh, NC was $3,620. The county assessed it at $412,760.

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