UNIQUE home in MIDTOWN's Hickory Hills! Charming Cape Cod on 1/3 acre w/ huge walk in crawl & det wired WORKSHOP. 2 car GARAGE. Large covered PORCH overlooking priv WOODED byard. HDWD flrs. Kit w/ upgraded GRANITE cntrs, TILE bkspl, custom pull out pantry. 1st floor MASTER! Newer hot water heater in crawl. Landscaped yard w/ sod and irrigation. Membership to nhood Swim & Tennis Club avail. Award winning schools! Conv to everything N HILLS has to offer & 440. Don't miss your chance to live in this community!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$375Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laurie Parker• Compass -- Raleigh
Bought with The Janice Rosenberg Team Rosenberg• RE/MAX United
Certainly the most charming home in N. Raleigh. Meticulously loved and maintained. Kitchen updated w/ granite counters and tile backsplash 2008, pull-out shelves in pantry. Pella windows. HVAC 2008. Separate meter to irrigate front & back. Exterior painted 2006. Detached workshop 2000. Delightful covered porch w/ tongue & grooved ceiling & skylights. Certified appraisal on file.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,306 (+0.4%)
$451,250 + $269,515
$720,765
2024
$6,280 (+37.7%)
$451,250 + $269,515
$720,765
2023
$4,562 (+7.6%)
$451,250 + $269,515
$720,765
2022
$4,239 (+4.0%)
$215,000 + $201,693
$416,693
2021
$4,074 (+1.9%)
$215,000 + $201,693
$416,693
2020
$4,000 (+3.3%)
$215,000 + $201,693
$416,693
2019
$3,874 (+6.0%)
$215,000 + $201,693
$416,693
2018
$3,653 (+5.0%)
$110,000 + $222,546
$332,546
2017
$3,479 (+2.1%)
$110,000 + $222,546
$332,546
2016
$3,407 (+23.4%)
$110,000 + $222,546
$332,546
2015
$2,760 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $222,546
$332,546
2014
$2,617 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $174,613
$264,613
2013
$2,445
$90,000 + $174,613
$264,613
2012
$2,445 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $174,613
$264,613
2011
$2,421
$90,000 + $174,613
$264,613
Tax history for 521 Compton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,306 (+0.4%)
$451,250 + $269,515
$720,765
2024
$6,280 (+37.7%)
$451,250 + $269,515
$720,765
2023
$4,562 (+7.6%)
$451,250 + $269,515
$720,765
2022
$4,239 (+4.0%)
$215,000 + $201,693
$416,693
2021
$4,074 (+1.9%)
$215,000 + $201,693
$416,693
2020
$4,000 (+3.3%)
$215,000 + $201,693
$416,693
2019
$3,874 (+6.0%)
$215,000 + $201,693
$416,693
2018
$3,653 (+5.0%)
$110,000 + $222,546
$332,546
2017
$3,479 (+2.1%)
$110,000 + $222,546
$332,546
2016
$3,407 (+23.4%)
$110,000 + $222,546
$332,546
2015
$2,760 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $222,546
$332,546
2014
$2,617 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $174,613
$264,613
2013
$2,445
$90,000 + $174,613
$264,613
2012
$2,445 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $174,613
$264,613
2011
$2,421
$90,000 + $174,613
$264,613
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
2,055
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1706.20 91 7973 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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.
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer