1217 Falls Church Rd is a 1,523 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 30, 2007 for $179,000. Based on Redfin's Raleigh data, we estimate the home's value is $469,483.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$469,483
$290K since sold in July 2007$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($457K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great open floor plan * large living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, 2-sets of glass doors for lots of light * dining with hardwood floors & double french doors * extra large owner's suite with private bath & walk-in closet * super size deck with access from all rooms on back of home overlooking private wooded backyard * great location * 1-year AHS Warranty *
Public Records
Jul 30, 2007
Sold
$179,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 2002
Sold
$132,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1992
Sold
$88,500
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 28, 1983
Sold
$61,500
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,650 (+0.4%)
$200,000 + $216,192
$416,192
2024
$3,635 (+25.4%)
$200,000 + $216,192
$416,192
2023
$2,899 (+7.6%)
$200,000 + $216,192
$416,192
2022
$2,695 (+4.0%)
$125,000 + $139,169
$264,169
2021
$2,590 (+1.8%)
$125,000 + $139,169
$264,169
2020
$2,543 (+16.7%)
$125,000 + $139,169
$264,169
2019
$2,179 (+6.0%)
$125,000 + $139,169
$264,169
2018
$2,055 (+5.0%)
$78,000 + $108,283
$186,283
2017
$1,958 (+2.1%)
$78,000 + $108,283
$186,283
2016
$1,917 (+4.1%)
$78,000 + $108,283
$186,283
2015
$1,841 (+5.4%)
$78,000 + $108,283
$186,283
2014
$1,747 (+7.0%)
$68,000 + $107,926
$175,926
2013
$1,633
$68,000 + $107,926
$175,926
2012
$1,633 (+1.0%)
$68,000 + $107,926
$175,926
2011
$1,617
$68,000 + $107,926
$175,926
Tax history for 1217 Falls Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,650 (+0.4%)
$200,000 + $216,192
$416,192
2024
$3,635 (+25.4%)
$200,000 + $216,192
$416,192
2023
$2,899 (+7.6%)
$200,000 + $216,192
$416,192
2022
$2,695 (+4.0%)
$125,000 + $139,169
$264,169
2021
$2,590 (+1.8%)
$125,000 + $139,169
$264,169
2020
$2,543 (+16.7%)
$125,000 + $139,169
$264,169
2019
$2,179 (+6.0%)
$125,000 + $139,169
$264,169
2018
$2,055 (+5.0%)
$78,000 + $108,283
$186,283
2017
$1,958 (+2.1%)
$78,000 + $108,283
$186,283
2016
$1,917 (+4.1%)
$78,000 + $108,283
$186,283
2015
$1,841 (+5.4%)
$78,000 + $108,283
$186,283
2014
$1,747 (+7.0%)
$68,000 + $107,926
$175,926
2013
$1,633
$68,000 + $107,926
$175,926
2012
$1,633 (+1.0%)
$68,000 + $107,926
$175,926
2011
$1,617
$68,000 + $107,926
$175,926
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-4
Residential-4 District
Subject to the density restriction of 4 units per acre, R-4 allows single-unit living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq ft.; Decreased minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Additional building types, smaller lot sizes and increased density as part of a conservation development are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
May 1, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical photovoltaic (solar)
Install a roof-mounted solar system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
May 19, 2022 • Final
Residential change out hvac
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FALLS CHURCH SEC 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,523
Building Sq. Ft: 1,523
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LO44 FALLS CHURCH SE2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,197
Legal Lot Number: 44
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 0.28
Zoning Code: R-4
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: All
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,523
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Wake County
APN: 1716.06 39 1244 000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: —
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 10, 2025
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Millbrook Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
East Millbrook Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
Millbrook High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$447,000 – $540,000
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