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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $78,500 on Jul 14, 2015

839 POSTELL ST

RALEIGH, NC 27601
2
Baths
1,352 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.
0.15 ac
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.
8
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.$78,500 · Jul 14, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,062 (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.$346,515 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$275,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,515
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$346,515
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$346,515

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.9
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.None
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 · 20 ft²

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.

E
Hunter Magnet Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Ligon Magnet Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Enloe Magnet High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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.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

839 Postell 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.

  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Wake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Wake County
  • Older than 81% 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 area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 839 Postell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Central RaleighRaleigh 27601Wake County
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²52% of homes45% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac57% of homes68% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than198253% of homes42% of homes19% of homes

About 839 Postell St

When did 839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC last sell?

839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC last sold on Jul 14, 2015 for $78,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC?

839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,352 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC built?

839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC?

839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Hunter Magnet Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ligon Magnet Middle School (middle), rated B+; Enloe Magnet High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27601?

Among the 2,653 homes in Raleigh 27601, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1982 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 839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 839 Postell St, Raleigh, NC was $3,062. The county assessed it at $346,515.

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