Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $1,721,500 on Aug 24, 2018
424 FORSYTH ST
RALEIGH, NC 27609
4
Baths
5,363 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.$1,721,500 · Aug 24, 2018
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,645 (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.$2,250,348 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$945,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,305,348
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,250,348
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,250,348
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.65 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.0.2 percent flood zone
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.0.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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 · 200 ft²Porch · 84 ft²
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Root Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
Oberlin Magnet Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
Broughton Magnet High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
District: Wake County Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 27609These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.39,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,515 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,548
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,912
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
424 Forsyth 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.
- Bigger than 98% of homes in Wake County
- Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Raleigh 27609
- Newer than 96% of homes in Raleigh 27609
How it measures up in Raleigh 27609
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raleigh 27609.
Living area5,363 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,976 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 97% of homes nearby
Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger
Bigger than 75% of homes nearby
Year built2018
OlderTypical 1972Newer
Newer than 96% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Glenwood | Raleigh 27609 | Wake County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 5,363 ft² | 90% of homes | 97% of homes | 98% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.41 ac | 49% of homes | 75% of homes | 73% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 2018 | 93% of homes | 96% of homes | 84% of homes |
About 424 Forsyth St
When did 424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC last sell?
424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC last sold on Aug 24, 2018 for $1,721,500, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC?
424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC has 4 bathrooms, 5,363 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.
When was 424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC built?
424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC?
424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC is assigned to Root Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Oberlin Magnet Middle School (middle), rated A-; Broughton 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 424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC compare to other homes in Raleigh 27609?
Among the 10,077 homes in Raleigh 27609, it is bigger than 97% of them (5,363 ft² against a typical 1,976 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2018 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 424 Forsyth St, Raleigh, NC was $19,645. The county assessed it at $2,250,348.
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