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Last sold for $80,000 on Dec 27, 2005

729 BENCHMARK DR

RALEIGH, NC 27615
2.5
Baths
1,188 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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.$80,000 · Dec 27, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,254 (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.$256,173 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$176,173
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$256,173

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.10
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
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.1987
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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.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
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 · 144 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
Sanderson High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Green Magnet Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Carroll Magnet Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27615These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
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.45,426
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,345 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,562
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

729 Benchmark 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 93% of homes in Raleigh 27615
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Wake County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Wake County

How it measures up in Raleigh 27615

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27615.

Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,181 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 729 Benchmark Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth RaleighRaleigh 27615Wake County
Living areabigger than1,188 ft²8% of homes7% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²11% of homes8% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than198231% of homes26% of homes19% of homes

About 729 Benchmark Dr

When did 729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC last sell?

729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC last sold on Dec 27, 2005 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC?

729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,188 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC built?

729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC?

729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Sanderson High School (high), rated B-; Green Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Carroll Magnet Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27615?

Among the 15,137 homes in Raleigh 27615, it is bigger than 7% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 2,181 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1982 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 729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 729 Benchmark Dr, Raleigh, NC was $2,254. The county assessed it at $256,173.

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