3837 Whispering Branch Rd is a 2,076 square foot house on a 1.46 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 21, 1997 for $112,500. Based on Redfin's Raleigh data, we estimate the home's value is $478,326.
*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
Jan 12, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical sub-
Replace the heat pump and air handler.
Electrical
HVAC
Jan 12, 2023 • Final
Dsinsp - mechanical (residential) - change out hvac
Replace the heat pump and air handler.
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
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SANDY CHASE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,076
Building Sq. Ft: 2,076
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LO38 RCMB BUNZEY, HAMEL & LEWIS BM1996-01868
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 63,598
Legal Lot Number: 38
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 1.46
Zoning Code: R-4
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Water Available
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,076
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Wake County
APN: 0788.19 60 9758 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
York Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Leesville Road Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Leesville Road High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
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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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
49% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$455,000 – $551,000
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