5500 Thornton Rd is a 2,849 square foot house on a 0.85 acre lot with 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Raleigh data, we estimate the home's value is $684,885.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
0.85 acresLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$684,885
$29K since August
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This home's estimate is 50% higher than the average sale price ($457K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,383 (+3.0%)
$120,000 + $562,222
$682,222
2024
$4,257 (+11.7%)
$120,000 + $562,222
$682,222
2023
$3,812 (+7.9%)
$120,000 + $562,222
$682,222
2022
$3,532 (+2.8%)
$75,000 + $411,315
$486,315
2021
$3,437 (+1.7%)
$75,000 + $411,315
$486,315
2020
$3,380 (+4.3%)
$75,000 + $411,315
$486,315
2019
$3,240 (+8.8%)
$75,000 + $411,315
$486,315
2018
$2,979 (+5.5%)
$56,000 + $338,258
$394,258
2017
$2,823 (+2.1%)
$56,000 + $338,258
$394,258
2016
$2,766 (−8.4%)
$56,000 + $338,258
$394,258
2015
$3,021 (+5.5%)
$56,000 + $338,258
$394,258
2014
$2,863 (+7.1%)
$80,000 + $352,189
$432,189
2013
$2,674
$80,000 + $352,189
$432,189
2012
$2,674
$80,000 + $352,189
$432,189
2011
$2,674
$80,000 + $352,189
$432,189
Tax history for 5500 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,383 (+3.0%)
$120,000 + $562,222
$682,222
2024
$4,257 (+11.7%)
$120,000 + $562,222
$682,222
2023
$3,812 (+7.9%)
$120,000 + $562,222
$682,222
2022
$3,532 (+2.8%)
$75,000 + $411,315
$486,315
2021
$3,437 (+1.7%)
$75,000 + $411,315
$486,315
2020
$3,380 (+4.3%)
$75,000 + $411,315
$486,315
2019
$3,240 (+8.8%)
$75,000 + $411,315
$486,315
2018
$2,979 (+5.5%)
$56,000 + $338,258
$394,258
2017
$2,823 (+2.1%)
$56,000 + $338,258
$394,258
2016
$2,766 (−8.4%)
$56,000 + $338,258
$394,258
2015
$3,021 (+5.5%)
$56,000 + $338,258
$394,258
2014
$2,863 (+7.1%)
$80,000 + $352,189
$432,189
2013
$2,674
$80,000 + $352,189
$432,189
2012
$2,674
$80,000 + $352,189
$432,189
2011
$2,674
$80,000 + $352,189
$432,189
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Sep 11, 2024 • Final
Dsinsp - plumbing (residential) - change out
Relocate an existing water heater from the attic and cap the associated water and gas lines. Install a new tankless water heater on the exterior of the home.
Plumbing
Water heater
Sep 11, 2024 • Final
Residential sub
Relocate an existing water heater from the attic and cap the associated water and gas lines. Install a new tankless water heater on the exterior of the home.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
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: PROPERTY/TASSIE T BROOKS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,849
Building Sq. Ft: 2,849
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LO1 RCMB PROP TASSIE T BROOKS BM1996-793
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 37,026
Legal Lot Number: 1
Acres: 0.85
Zoning Code: R-4
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,849
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Wake County
APN: 1738.18 42 3077 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wildwood Forest Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
East Millbrook Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
2/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
49% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$651,000 – $788,000
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