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Last sold for $170,000 on Apr 19, 2013

721 CAROLINA AVE

RALEIGH, NC 27606
3
Baths
1,266 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$170,000 · Apr 19, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,786 (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.$202,457 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$142,457
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,457
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,457

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
47
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
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.12 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.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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 · 150 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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 · 1.0 mi
E
Adams Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.6 mi
M
Lufkin Road Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.7 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%

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How this home compares

721 Carolina Ave 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 89% of homes in Wake County
  • Older than 77% 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 area1,266 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,774 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 721 Carolina Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest RaleighRaleigh 27606Wake County
Living areabigger than1,266 ft²31% of homes24% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac56% of homes37% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than198547% of homes45% of homes23% of homes

About 721 Carolina Ave

When did 721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC last sell?

721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC last sold on Apr 19, 2013 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC?

721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC has 3 bathrooms, 1,266 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC built?

721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC?

721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Athens Drive Magnet High School (high), rated A-; Adams Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lufkin Road 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 721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27606?

Among the 11,329 homes in Raleigh 27606, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,266 ft² against a typical 1,774 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1985 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 721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 721 Carolina Ave, Raleigh, NC was $1,786. The county assessed it at $202,457.

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