Solid 4 bedrs/2 Bath home. Whole home rewiring/replumbing/new windows, due to a fire in 2000. New additions and expanssion including the dining room and a huge bonus room(has plumbing for a bath). Hardwoods under carpet in Family room, and bedrooms 2,3 and 4. Ceramic tiles in bathrooms and kitchen. Kitchen has been updated, has all new appliances, & cabinets. Plenty of storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Susan Woodward• Woodward & Associates
Bought with Susan Woodward• Woodward & Associates
Source:TMLS #626601
Redfin Estimate
$598,512
$215K since sold in October 2019$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 15.4% lower than the average sale price ($708K) of 6 comparable homes.
Solid 4 bedrs/2 Bath home. Whole home rewiring/replumbing/new windows, due to a fire in 2000. New additions and expanssion including the dining room and a huge bonus room(has plumbing for a bath). Hardwoods under carpet in Family room, and bedrooms 2,3 and 4. Ceramic tiles in bathrooms and kitchen. Kitchen has been updated, has all new appliances, & cabinets. Plenty of storage.
TMLS #530262
Oct 29, 1999
Sold
$135,000
$54/sq ft
Sep 27, 1999
Listed
$139,900
$55/sq ft
4 BR 2 BA BRICK RANCH/1700 SQFT WOW * HARDWOOD FLOOR, NEW APPLIANCES, NEW KIT CHEN CABINETS AND COUNTER. WITH 30%DOWN OWNER FINANCE NO CREDIT CHECK. STORAGE BUILDING USED TO BE GARAGE, IT IS 24X12.
Public Records
Jun 17, 1985
Sold
$65,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,750 (+0.4%)
$200,000 + $342,416
$542,416
2024
$4,731 (+15.2%)
$200,000 + $342,416
$542,416
2023
$4,105 (+7.6%)
$200,000 + $342,416
$542,416
2022
$3,815 (+4.0%)
$105,000 + $269,782
$374,782
2021
$3,667 (+1.9%)
$105,000 + $269,782
$374,782
2020
$3,600 (+30.1%)
$105,000 + $269,782
$374,782
2019
$2,768 (+6.0%)
$105,000 + $269,782
$374,782
2018
$2,611 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $147,129
$237,129
2017
$2,487 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $147,129
$237,129
2016
$2,435 (−2.1%)
$90,000 + $147,129
$237,129
2015
$2,487 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $147,129
$237,129
2014
$2,359 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $148,290
$238,290
2013
$2,204
$90,000 + $148,290
$238,290
2012
$2,204 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $148,290
$238,290
2011
$2,182
$90,000 + $148,290
$238,290
Tax history for 5125 Melbourne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,750 (+0.4%)
$200,000 + $342,416
$542,416
2024
$4,731 (+15.2%)
$200,000 + $342,416
$542,416
2023
$4,105 (+7.6%)
$200,000 + $342,416
$542,416
2022
$3,815 (+4.0%)
$105,000 + $269,782
$374,782
2021
$3,667 (+1.9%)
$105,000 + $269,782
$374,782
2020
$3,600 (+30.1%)
$105,000 + $269,782
$374,782
2019
$2,768 (+6.0%)
$105,000 + $269,782
$374,782
2018
$2,611 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $147,129
$237,129
2017
$2,487 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $147,129
$237,129
2016
$2,435 (−2.1%)
$90,000 + $147,129
$237,129
2015
$2,487 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $147,129
$237,129
2014
$2,359 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $148,290
$238,290
2013
$2,204
$90,000 + $148,290
$238,290
2012
$2,204 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $148,290
$238,290
2011
$2,182
$90,000 + $148,290
$238,290
*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
SRPOD
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.
Zone overlays
Special Residential Parking Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
May 27, 2026 • Final
Temporary street, lane, and sidewalk closures and dumpster or pod placement
Gas
Grading
Aug 15, 2022 • Final
Residential electrical service upgrade
Electrical
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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CARDINAL HILLS SUB BL5
Living Sq. Ft: 2,523
Building Sq. Ft: 2,523
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LO6 CARDINAL HILLS SUB BL5 BM1957-00047
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,988
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 5
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 0.39
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.: 2,523
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Wake County
APN: 0783.07 57 3924 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Adams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
Lufkin Road Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.7mi
9/10
Athens Drive High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
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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 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% 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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Estimated sale price
$569,000 – $689,000
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