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Last sold for $1,539,500 on Mar 27, 2025

5440 HICKORY LEAF DR

RALEIGH, NC 27606
4
Baths
4,036 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.
1.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
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.$1,539,500 · Mar 27, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,737 (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.$1,313,368 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$272,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,041,118
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$272,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,313,368

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.48
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
87
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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
Yates Mill Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Dillard Drive Magnet Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Athens Drive Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: Wake County Schools

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%

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.No

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

5440 Hickory Leaf 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 94% of homes in Raleigh 27606
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Wake County
  • Among the newest homes in Raleigh 27606

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 area4,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,770 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size1.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5440 Hickory Leaf Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 27606Wake County
Living areabigger than4,036 ft²94% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.41 ac89% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 5440 Hickory Leaf Dr

When did 5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC last sell?

5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC last sold on Mar 27, 2025 for $1,539,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC?

5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC has 4 bathrooms, 4,036 square feet of living space and a 1.41-acre lot.

When was 5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC built?

5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC?

5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Yates Mill Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School (middle), rated B; Athens Drive 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 5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27606?

Among the 11,320 homes in Raleigh 27606, it is bigger than 94% of them (4,036 ft² against a typical 1,770 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (1.41 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 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 5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5440 Hickory Leaf Dr, Raleigh, NC was $5,737. The county assessed it at $1,313,368.

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