8520 Bells Lake Rd is a 1,351 square foot house on a 1 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Apex data, we estimate the home's value is $346,919.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$346,919
$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 25% lower than the average sale price ($462K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,874 (+3.0%)
$192,000 + $97,800
$289,800
2024
$1,820 (+3.6%)
$192,000 + $97,800
$289,800
2023
$1,757 (+7.9%)
$192,000 + $97,800
$289,800
2022
$1,629 (+2.7%)
$62,300 + $160,505
$222,805
2021
$1,586 (+1.7%)
$62,300 + $160,505
$222,805
2020
$1,560 (+12.0%)
$62,300 + $160,505
$222,805
2019
$1,393 (+8.7%)
$62,300 + $160,505
$222,805
2018
$1,281 (+5.5%)
$48,300 + $119,754
$168,054
2017
$1,215 (+2.1%)
$48,300 + $119,754
$168,054
2016
$1,190 (−7.2%)
$48,300 + $119,754
$168,054
2015
$1,282 (+5.4%)
$48,300 + $119,754
$168,054
2014
$1,216 (+7.0%)
$60,000 + $121,812
$181,812
2013
$1,136
$60,000 + $121,812
$181,812
2012
$1,136
$60,000 + $121,812
$181,812
2011
$1,136
$60,000 + $121,812
$181,812
Tax history for 8520 Bells Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,874 (+3.0%)
$192,000 + $97,800
$289,800
2024
$1,820 (+3.6%)
$192,000 + $97,800
$289,800
2023
$1,757 (+7.9%)
$192,000 + $97,800
$289,800
2022
$1,629 (+2.7%)
$62,300 + $160,505
$222,805
2021
$1,586 (+1.7%)
$62,300 + $160,505
$222,805
2020
$1,560 (+12.0%)
$62,300 + $160,505
$222,805
2019
$1,393 (+8.7%)
$62,300 + $160,505
$222,805
2018
$1,281 (+5.5%)
$48,300 + $119,754
$168,054
2017
$1,215 (+2.1%)
$48,300 + $119,754
$168,054
2016
$1,190 (−7.2%)
$48,300 + $119,754
$168,054
2015
$1,282 (+5.4%)
$48,300 + $119,754
$168,054
2014
$1,216 (+7.0%)
$60,000 + $121,812
$181,812
2013
$1,136
$60,000 + $121,812
$181,812
2012
$1,136
$60,000 + $121,812
$181,812
2011
$1,136
$60,000 + $121,812
$181,812
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-30
Residential-30 District
The R-30 districts are known as non-watershed residential districts. These districts allow a range of very-low to moderate-density residential development and various building forms, depending on the specific district. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed. Some nonresidential uses are permitted by-right; others are allowed only within designated activity centers and then only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,351
Building Sq. Ft: 1,351
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SORRELL LD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 336
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 3
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Acres: 1
Zoning Code: R-30
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,351
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Wake County
APN: 0679.04 54 7654 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Lake Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
West Lake Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Middle Creek High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$330,000 – $399,000
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