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Last sold for $157,000 on Oct 21, 2003

5500 WATERFLOWER CT

RALEIGH, NC 27616
3
Baths
1,920 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
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.$157,000 · Oct 21, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,244 (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.$369,624 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,624
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$369,624
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$369,624

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.
13
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.2002
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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
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.Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 28 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.

M
River Bend Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Harris Creek Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi
H
Rolesville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 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

5500 Waterflower Ct 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Raleigh 27616
  • Older than 74% of homes in Raleigh 27616

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 area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 5500 Waterflower Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 27616Wake County
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²55% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac81% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than199726% of homes41% of homes

About 5500 Waterflower Ct

When did 5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC last sell?

5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC last sold on Oct 21, 2003 for $157,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC?

5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC has 3 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC built?

5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC?

5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC is assigned to River Bend Middle School (middle), rated D-; Harris Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27616?

Among the 18,463 homes in Raleigh 27616, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1997 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 5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5500 Waterflower Ct, Raleigh, NC was $3,244. The county assessed it at $369,624.

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