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Public Records
Jan 3, 1995
Sold
$52,000
$12/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 17, 1986
Sold
$72,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,268 (+3.0%)
$240,535 + $672,225
$912,760
2024
$4,144 (−11.6%)
$240,535 + $423,573
$664,108
2023
$4,690 (+7.9%)
$240,535 + $423,573
$664,108
2022
$4,345 (+2.8%)
$169,260 + $429,639
$598,899
2021
$4,228 (+1.7%)
$169,260 + $429,639
$598,899
2020
$4,158 (+4.6%)
$169,260 + $429,639
$598,899
2019
$3,977 (+8.8%)
$169,260 + $429,639
$598,899
2018
$3,656 (+5.5%)
$155,905 + $328,635
$484,540
2017
$3,465 (+2.1%)
$155,905 + $328,635
$484,540
2016
$3,394 (−4.7%)
$155,905 + $328,635
$484,540
2015
$3,560 (+5.5%)
$155,905 + $328,635
$484,540
2014
$3,373 (+7.1%)
$188,196 + $321,526
$509,722
2013
$3,150
$188,196 + $321,526
$509,722
2012
$3,150
$188,196 + $321,526
$509,722
2011
$3,150
$188,196 + $321,526
$509,722
Tax history for 13121 Melvin Arnold Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,268 (+3.0%)
$240,535 + $672,225
$912,760
2024
$4,144 (−11.6%)
$240,535 + $423,573
$664,108
2023
$4,690 (+7.9%)
$240,535 + $423,573
$664,108
2022
$4,345 (+2.8%)
$169,260 + $429,639
$598,899
2021
$4,228 (+1.7%)
$169,260 + $429,639
$598,899
2020
$4,158 (+4.6%)
$169,260 + $429,639
$598,899
2019
$3,977 (+8.8%)
$169,260 + $429,639
$598,899
2018
$3,656 (+5.5%)
$155,905 + $328,635
$484,540
2017
$3,465 (+2.1%)
$155,905 + $328,635
$484,540
2016
$3,394 (−4.7%)
$155,905 + $328,635
$484,540
2015
$3,560 (+5.5%)
$155,905 + $328,635
$484,540
2014
$3,373 (+7.1%)
$188,196 + $321,526
$509,722
2013
$3,150
$188,196 + $321,526
$509,722
2012
$3,150
$188,196 + $321,526
$509,722
2011
$3,150
$188,196 + $321,526
$509,722
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.34 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
4,194
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0880.02 87 7054 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-40W
Residential-40 Watershed District
The R-40W zoning districts are known as residential watershed districts. These districts allow very-low-density residential development in the form of single-family detached dwellings and duplexes. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed, but generally 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:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Sep 11, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Perform an interior renovation of a single-family home, including remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms. Work includes the removal of load-bearing walls and the construction of a new deck.
Addition
Bathroom
Demolition
Kitchen
Remodel
Aug 22, 2025 • Final
Residential deck
Construct a new deck for an existing single-family home. All deck construction must comply with the residential code.
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Parking Total: 10
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Closet
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Building Area Total: 4200.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Fencing: None
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 4,200
Above Grade Finished Area: 4200.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Entry Location: Front door
Levels: Two
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Horse Amenities: See Remarks
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.34
Lot Size Area: 2.34
Lot Size Square Feet: 101930.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4756.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: None
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Pleasant Union
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - West Millbrook
High School: Wake - Millbrook
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Take Hwy 50 North. Make a left onto Shooting Club Drive. Turn right onto Melvin Arnold Road. Home will be on your left.
Latitude: 35.967037
Longitude: -78.700127
Postal Code: 27613
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Community Information
Community Features: None
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,194
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Wake County
APN: 0880.02 87 7054 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-10-02
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-05-17T02:21:58Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-05-17T02:21:58Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-06-29T19:39:31Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 1200000.0
Around this home
Schools
Pleasant Union Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
West Millbrook Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi
8/10
Millbrook High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
7/10
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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
42% 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.10M – $1.33M
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