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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $365,000 on Aug 25, 2011

617 WATAUGA ST

RALEIGH, NC 27604
4
Baths
3,884 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
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.$365,000 · Aug 25, 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.$316,500
EQUITY RESOURCES INC · recorded Oct 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,548 (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.$860,961 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$424,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$436,611
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$860,961
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$860,961

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.21
53
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
11
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.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Conventional
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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
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 · 40 ft²Patio · 310 ft²Porch · 155 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Conn Magnet Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Broughton Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Oberlin Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27604These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,411
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,450 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,226
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,429
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

617 Watauga St 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 98% of homes in Mordecai
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Mordecai
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Raleigh 27604

How it measures up in Raleigh 27604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27604.

Living area3,884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,572 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 617 Watauga St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMordecaiRaleigh 27604Wake County
Living areabigger than3,884 ft²98% of homes98% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac82% of homes61% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than200983% of homes88% of homes70% of homes

About 617 Watauga St

When did 617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC last sell?

617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC last sold on Aug 25, 2011 for $365,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC?

617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC has 4 bathrooms, 3,884 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC built?

617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC?

617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Conn Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Broughton Magnet High School (high), rated A-; Oberlin Magnet Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27604?

Among the 14,678 homes in Raleigh 27604, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,884 ft² against a typical 1,572 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2009 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Watauga St, Raleigh, NC was $7,548. The county assessed it at $860,961.

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