This is a RARE opportunity . .. a 0.88 acre lot in North Raleigh close to everything . Renovate this great dame or tear down to build your dream home. The current home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths ( one bedroom and full bath on the main floor ) , wide entry foyer, and spacious rooms that are hard to find in newer homes. The two car attached garage and one car detached provide tons of storage space. The large side porch is reminiscent of days gone by. Come and sit a spell. Do not miss the opportunity to create something special! Home sold AS IS .
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.88 acresLot Size
$218Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Eddie Cash• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood
Bought with John Rines• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Est. $2,996 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5909 Lead Mine Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10147995
May 1, 2026
Sold
$540,000
$218/sq ft
Mar 20, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 19, 2026
Listed
$600,000
$242/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,062 (+0.4%)
$220,000 + $243,505
$463,505
2024
$4,046 (+16.0%)
$220,000 + $243,505
$463,505
2023
$3,489 (+7.6%)
$220,000 + $243,505
$463,505
2022
$3,242 (+4.0%)
$160,000 + $158,246
$318,246
2021
$3,117 (+1.9%)
$160,000 + $158,246
$318,246
2020
$3,060 (−7.2%)
$160,000 + $158,246
$318,246
2019
$3,298 (+6.0%)
$160,000 + $158,246
$318,246
2018
$3,110 (+5.0%)
$130,000 + $152,821
$282,821
2017
$2,962 (+2.1%)
$130,000 + $152,821
$282,821
2016
$2,901 (+1.4%)
$130,000 + $152,821
$282,821
2015
$2,862 (+5.4%)
$130,000 + $152,821
$282,821
2014
$2,715 (+7.0%)
$120,000 + $154,532
$274,532
2013
$2,536
$120,000 + $154,532
$274,532
2012
$2,536 (+1.0%)
$120,000 + $154,532
$274,532
2011
$2,511
$120,000 + $154,532
$274,532
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.88 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
2,508
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0796.07 78 4740 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Jun 15, 2021 • Final
Residential plumbing water and/or sewer
Connect an existing sewer system to the city water supply.
Plumbing
May 13, 2021 • Final
New utility service (water/sewer)
Connect an existing sewer system to the city water supply.
Plumbing
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.