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$859,026$5 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5500 SIMPKINS RD

RALEIGH, NC 27603
0
Baths
163,272 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.
56.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$859K
$766K low$952K high

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.12
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
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.Residential (General/Single)
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.56.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.Porch · 336 ft²

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.

H
Garner Magnet High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Yates Mill Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.9 mi
M
Dillard Drive Magnet Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27603These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.11%
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.62,817
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,202 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,402
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,305
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

5500 Simpkins 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.

  • Worth more than 96% of homes in Raleigh 27603
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Raleigh 27603
  • Among the largest homes in Raleigh 27603
  • Among the largest lots in Raleigh 27603
  • Older than 82% of homes in Wake County

What homes are worth in Raleigh 27603

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$191K$968K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Raleigh 27603.

How it measures up in Raleigh 27603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27603.

Estimated value$859,026
CheaperTypical $412,135Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$5
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area163,272 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,796 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size56.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 5500 Simpkins Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 27603Wake County
Estimated valuepricier than$859,02696% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than163,272 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than56.02 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198121% of homes18% of homes

About 5500 Simpkins Rd

How much is 5500 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5500 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC is $859,026 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $766,471 to $951,581. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5500 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC?

5500 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC has 163,272 square feet of living space and a 56.02-acre lot.

When was 5500 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC built?

5500 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5500 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC?

5500 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Garner Magnet High School (high), rated C+; Yates Mill Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5500 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27603?

Among the 18,308 homes in Raleigh 27603, it is worth more than 96% of them ($859,026 against a typical $412,135), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($5 against a typical $219), it is bigger than almost all of them (163,272 ft² against a typical 1,796 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (56.02 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1981 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Wake County, it is worth more than 86% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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