Brick ranch on corner lot in sought after Cardinal Hills! Hardwoods, new roof 2024, new HVAC 2018 and mature landscaping! Quick and easy access to 440, Downtown Raleigh, parks, NSCU and RDU. Perfect for a flip, rental or for a first time home buyer wanting to make their own upgrades.
This home is located in the highly coveted Cardinal Hills Subdivision. The house is just across the road from Powell Park. Come and relax in the private and fenced back yard. There is room for a garden and so much more. The home features 3 bedrooms with all hardwood floors, 1 bathroom, and very large closets. The garage is attached and also has a large workshop/ shed on the back. The laundry was moved inside and is conveniently located off the kitchen. This home is move in ready.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,333 (+0.4%)
$200,000 + $179,833
$379,833
2024
$3,319 (+17.6%)
$200,000 + $179,833
$379,833
2023
$2,823 (+7.6%)
$200,000 + $179,833
$379,833
2022
$2,624 (+4.0%)
$105,000 + $152,187
$257,187
2021
$2,522 (+1.8%)
$105,000 + $152,187
$257,187
2020
$2,477 (+11.5%)
$105,000 + $152,187
$257,187
2019
$2,222 (+6.0%)
$105,000 + $152,187
$257,187
2018
$2,096 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $99,970
$189,970
2017
$1,996 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $99,970
$189,970
2016
$1,955 (+2.9%)
$90,000 + $99,970
$189,970
2015
$1,900 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $99,970
$189,970
2014
$1,802 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $91,576
$181,576
2013
$1,684
$90,000 + $91,576
$181,576
2012
$1,684 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $91,576
$181,576
2011
$1,668
$90,000 + $91,576
$181,576
Tax history for 5136 Melbourne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,333 (+0.4%)
$200,000 + $179,833
$379,833
2024
$3,319 (+17.6%)
$200,000 + $179,833
$379,833
2023
$2,823 (+7.6%)
$200,000 + $179,833
$379,833
2022
$2,624 (+4.0%)
$105,000 + $152,187
$257,187
2021
$2,522 (+1.8%)
$105,000 + $152,187
$257,187
2020
$2,477 (+11.5%)
$105,000 + $152,187
$257,187
2019
$2,222 (+6.0%)
$105,000 + $152,187
$257,187
2018
$2,096 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $99,970
$189,970
2017
$1,996 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $99,970
$189,970
2016
$1,955 (+2.9%)
$90,000 + $99,970
$189,970
2015
$1,900 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $99,970
$189,970
2014
$1,802 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $91,576
$181,576
2013
$1,684
$90,000 + $91,576
$181,576
2012
$1,684 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $91,576
$181,576
2011
$1,668
$90,000 + $91,576
$181,576
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,281
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0783.07 58 1108 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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
Jul 21, 2025 • Final
Residential gas/fuel piping
Repair the existing gas line for a tankless water heater located on the exterior of the house.
Gas
Jul 17, 2025 • Final
Dsinsp - electrical (residential) - service upgrade
Install electrical boxes for outlets and lighting fixtures. Upgrade the electrical service to a new 200 amp system for an existing home.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, See Remarks
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1281.0
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block, Permanent
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1281.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Entry Location: Front Door
Levels: One
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Horse: No
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Lot Size Area: 0.31
Lot Size Square Feet: 13503.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: No
Zoning: R-4
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3318.34
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Adams
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Lufkin Road
High School: Wake - Athens Dr
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Western BLVD, take Powell. Home on the corner of Powell and Melbourne.
Latitude: 35.777916
Longitude: -78.713107
Postal Code: 27606
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,281
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Wake County
APN: 0783.07 58 1108 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Kitchen
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-04-23
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-02-12T17:22:37Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-02-20T00:08:30Z
Around this home
Schools
Adams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Lufkin Road Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.7mi
9/10
Athens Drive High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
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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Raleigh, NC • 27606
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$371,000 – $449,000
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