Apartments (Generic)Residential
Last sold for $1,360,000 on May 4, 2026
708 ELLINGTON ST
RALEIGH, NC 27601
1
Baths
8,252 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
24
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.$1,360,000 · May 4, 2026
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.$1,355,000
Null Placeholder · 6.22% · recorded May 4, 2026
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,965 (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.$1,353,602 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,263,602
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,353,602
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.22
56
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
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.19 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.Apartments (Generic)
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.2004
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
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.
MHE
Moore Square Magnet Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
Broughton Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
Joyner Magnet Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.0 mi
District: Wake County Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 27601These 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.186
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,490
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,744 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,242
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,364
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.Yes
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
708 Ellington 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.
- Among the largest homes in Wake County
- Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Raleigh 27601
- Older than 73% of homes in Wake County
How it measures up in Raleigh 27601
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27601.
Living area8,252 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger
Bigger than 97% of homes nearby
Year built1988
OlderTypical 1995Newer
Newer than 47% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Central Raleigh | Raleigh 27601 | Wake County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 8,252 ft² | almost all homes | almost all homes | almost all homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.42 ac | 96% of homes | 97% of homes | 73% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1988 | 42% of homes | 47% of homes | 27% of homes |
About 708 Ellington St
When did 708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC last sell?
708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC last sold on May 4, 2026 for $1,360,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC?
708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC has 1 bathrooms, 8,252 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.
When was 708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC built?
708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC?
708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Moore Square Magnet Middle School (middle), rated B-; Broughton Magnet High School (high), rated A-; Joyner Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27601?
Among the 2,654 homes in Raleigh 27601, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,252 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1988 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 708 Ellington St, Raleigh, NC was $11,965. The county assessed it at $1,353,602.
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