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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $43,500 on May 5, 2011

5517 KAPLAN DR

RALEIGH, NC 27606
4
Baths
2,136 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.
0.33 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,500 · May 5, 2011
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$138,520
GATEWAY BANK MORTGAGE INC · P · recorded May 5, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,529 (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.$400,116 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$160,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$240,116
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$400,116
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$400,116

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.
14
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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
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 · 224 ft²Porch · 88 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Athens Drive Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Dillard Drive Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Dillard Drive Magnet Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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.Absentee owner
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

5517 Kaplan 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 79% of homes in West Raleigh
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in West Raleigh
  • Older than 82% 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 area2,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 5517 Kaplan Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest RaleighRaleigh 27606Wake County
Living areabigger than2,136 ft²79% of homes62% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac72% of homes49% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than198133% of homes31% of homes18% of homes

About 5517 Kaplan Dr

When did 5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC last sell?

5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC last sold on May 5, 2011 for $43,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC?

5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC has 4 bathrooms, 2,136 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC built?

5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC?

5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Athens Drive Magnet High School (high), rated A-; Dillard Drive Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27606?

Among the 11,320 homes in Raleigh 27606, it is bigger than 62% of them (2,136 ft² against a typical 1,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1981 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5517 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh, NC was $3,529. The county assessed it at $400,116.

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