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Last sold for $487,000 on Dec 22, 2021

5514 THORNTON RD

RALEIGH, NC 27616
3
Baths
1,890 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.
4.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
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.$487,000 · Dec 22, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,203 (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.$807,152 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$473,412
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$333,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$807,152
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$807,152

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.4.13
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.Deck · 504 ft²Porch · 216 ft²

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
Wildwood Forest Magnet Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
East Millbrook Magnet Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Wakefield High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Wake County Public 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

5514 Thornton 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Forestville
  • Older than 65% 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 area1,890 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,818 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size4.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 5514 Thornton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestvilleRaleigh 27616Wake County
Living areabigger than1,890 ft²52% of homes53% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.13 acalmost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than200135% of homes39% of homes51% of homes

About 5514 Thornton Rd

When did 5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC last sell?

5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC last sold on Dec 22, 2021 for $487,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC?

5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC has 3 bathrooms, 1,890 square feet of living space and a 4.13-acre lot.

When was 5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC built?

5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC?

5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Wildwood Forest Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated D; East Millbrook Magnet Middle School (middle), rated D-; Wakefield High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wake County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27616?

Among the 18,511 homes in Raleigh 27616, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,890 ft² against a typical 1,818 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (4.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (2001 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 5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5514 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC was $5,203. The county assessed it at $807,152.

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