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Last sold for $152,000 on Oct 31, 2019

5524 HESTER DR

RALEIGH, NC 27606
2
Baths
1,118 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.
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
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.$152,000 · Oct 31, 2019
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.$139,194
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG · recorded Oct 31, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,518 (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.$234,274 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$114,274
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,274
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$234,274

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.15
10
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.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile/Manufactured
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.2015
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.90
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 168 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.

E
Yates Mill Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Dillard Drive Magnet Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Athens Drive Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 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

5524 Hester 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.

  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Wake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Wake County
  • Older than 69% 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 area1,118 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 5524 Hester Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaleigh 27606Wake County
Living areabigger than1,118 ft²11% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac71% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than199158% of homes31% of homes

About 5524 Hester Dr

When did 5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC last sell?

5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC last sold on Oct 31, 2019 for $152,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC?

5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,118 square feet of living space and a 0.90-acre lot.

When was 5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC built?

5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. It is a mobile/manufactured home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC?

5524 Hester 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 5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27606?

Among the 11,327 homes in Raleigh 27606, it is bigger than 11% of them (1,118 ft² against a typical 1,784 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1991 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 5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5524 Hester Dr, Raleigh, NC was $1,518. The county assessed it at $234,274.

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