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$623,900$300 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $265,000 on Oct 30, 2009

205 FOREST RUN PL

CARY, NC 27518
3
Baths
2,083 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$624K
$536K low$712K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Oct 30, 2009
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$391,900
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$313,520
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.37%
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.$232,000
AURORA FIN'L · recorded Jun 20, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,722 (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.$548,576 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$210,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$338,576
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$548,576
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$548,576

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.11
1
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.
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.Conventional
CountyWake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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 · 120 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Lufkin Road Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Athens Drive Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Wake County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27518These 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.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
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.22,643
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,322 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$144,314
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.Owner occupied
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

205 Forest Run Pl 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.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Cary 27518
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Wake County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Cary 27518
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Cary 27518

What homes are worth in Cary 27518

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$262K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Cary 27518.

How it measures up in Cary 27518

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cary 27518.

Estimated value$623,900
CheaperTypical $743,309Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$300
CheaperTypical $262Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area2,083 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,856 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 205 Forest Run Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 27518Wake County
Estimated valuepricier than$623,90025% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30078% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than2,083 ft²14% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac33% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than199657% of homes39% of homes

About 205 Forest Run Pl

How much is 205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC is $623,900 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $535,678 to $712,122. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC last sell?

205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC last sold on Oct 30, 2009 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC?

205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC has 3 bathrooms, 2,083 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC built?

205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC?

205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC is assigned to Oak Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Lufkin Road Middle School (middle), rated A; Athens Drive Magnet High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Wake County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC compare to other homes in Cary 27518?

Among the 6,640 homes in Cary 27518, it is worth more than 25% of them ($623,900 against a typical $743,309), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($300 against a typical $262), it is bigger than 14% of them (2,083 ft² against a typical 2,856 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1996 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Wake County, it is worth more than 70% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 205 Forest Run Pl, Cary, NC was $4,722. The county assessed it at $548,576.

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