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Last sold for $476,000 on Jun 27, 2023

856 WHISTABLE AVE

WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
3
Baths
2,553 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.
2024
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.$476,000 · Jun 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,468 (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.$461,724 (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.$371,724
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$461,724
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$461,724

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.Conventional
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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

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
Richland Creek Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Wake Forest High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Wake Forest Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi

District: Wake County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27587These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
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.91,264
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.814 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$123,637
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,750
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

856 Whistable 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.

  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Wake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Wake Forest 27587
  • Among the newest homes in Wake Forest 27587

How it measures up in Wake Forest 27587

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wake Forest 27587.

Living area2,553 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 856 Whistable Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWake Forest 27587Wake County
Living areabigger than2,553 ft²54% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac19% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 856 Whistable Ave

When did 856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC last sell?

856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC last sold on Jun 27, 2023 for $476,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC?

856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC has 3 bathrooms, 2,553 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC built?

856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC?

856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC is assigned to Richland Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Wake Forest High School (high), rated B+; Wake Forest Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Wake County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC compare to other homes in Wake Forest 27587?

Among the 30,816 homes in Wake Forest 27587, it is bigger than 54% of them (2,553 ft² against a typical 2,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 2007). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Whistable Ave, Wake Forest, NC was $4,468. The county assessed it at $461,724.

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