5242 Water Works Rd is a 1,329 square foot house on a 0.57 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Granite Falls data, we estimate the home's value is $234,754.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$234,754
$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 3.5% lower than the average sale price ($243K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$803 (−57.9%)
$18,100 + $177,700
$195,800
2025
$1,907 (+54.6%)
$18,100 + $177,700
$195,800
2024
$1,234 (+4.1%)
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2023
$1,185
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2022
$1,185
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2021
$1,185 (+26.8%)
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2020
$934
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2019
$934 (+100.3%)
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2018
$466
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2017
$466
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2016
$466 (+5.4%)
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2015
$442
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2014
$442
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
Tax history for 5242 Water Works Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$803 (−57.9%)
$18,100 + $177,700
$195,800
2025
$1,907 (+54.6%)
$18,100 + $177,700
$195,800
2024
$1,234 (+4.1%)
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2023
$1,185
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2022
$1,185
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2021
$1,185 (+26.8%)
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2020
$934
$18,100 + $104,300
$122,400
2019
$934 (+100.3%)
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2018
$466
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2017
$466
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2016
$466 (+5.4%)
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2015
$442
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
2014
$442
$18,100 + $78,000
$96,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RA-20
Residential Medium Density District
This district is composed of medium density residential development and of open areas which are used for farmland and woodland. The RA-20 district shall consist of single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, manufacture and modular homes on individual lots and related uses necessary for a sound neighborhood. The regulations for this district are designed to stabilize and encourage a healthful environment for family life in areas where either or both public water or sewer facilities are available.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 997
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COLONIAL HTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,329
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,329
Building Sq. Ft: 2,326
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: BK 1389 PG 248 YR 2002 BY DEATH
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 420
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,613
Legal Lot Number: 54-59
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Type: 06
Municipality Name: SAWMILLS
Acres: 0.565
Depth Footage: 163
Front Footage: 151
County Use Description: SING FAM RES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Municipality Tax District: SAWMILLS
Tax Area: LOVELADY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,329
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Caldwell County
APN: 08 60 1 2
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sawmills Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Hudson Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
South Caldwell High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$224,000 – $270,000
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