Wonderful 1+ acre homesite in Wake County. Raleigh address with only Wake County taxes just south of the NCSU farms. Land for sale in Raleigh/Wake County, NC. No City Taxes. Mature trees throughout entire property. Almost fully wooded back yard. This would be great to build on or possible investment property for an investor. Enjoy nearby Lake Wheeler! Short drive to Farmer's Market
Vacant landProperty Type
1.2 acresLot Size
$98,500Price/Acres
Listed by Mark Freeman• Coldwell Banker Advantage NH
Bought with Mark Freeman• Coldwell Banker Advantage NH
Wonderful 1+ acre homesite in Wake County. Raleigh address with only Wake County taxes just south of the NCSU farms. Land for sale in Raleigh/Wake County, NC. No City Taxes. Mature trees throughout entire property. Almost fully wooded back yard. This would be great to build on or possible investment property for an investor. Enjoy nearby Lake Wheeler! Short drive to Farmer's Market
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,065 (+2.9%)
$136,500 + $26,879
$163,379
2024
$1,035 (+30.4%)
$136,500 + $26,879
$163,379
2023
$793 (+7.7%)
$136,500 + $26,879
$163,379
2022
$736 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $39,159
$99,159
2021
$717 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $39,159
$99,159
2020
$705 (+22.9%)
$60,000 + $39,159
$99,159
2019
$574 (+8.5%)
$60,000 + $39,159
$99,159
2018
$529 (+85.9%)
$40,000 + $27,790
$67,790
2017
$284
$40,000
Tax history for 5915 Melbourne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,065 (+2.9%)
$136,500 + $26,879
$163,379
2024
$1,035 (+30.4%)
$136,500 + $26,879
$163,379
2023
$793 (+7.7%)
$136,500 + $26,879
$163,379
2022
$736 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $39,159
$99,159
2021
$717 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $39,159
$99,159
2020
$705 (+22.9%)
$60,000 + $39,159
$99,159
2019
$574 (+8.5%)
$60,000 + $39,159
$99,159
2018
$529 (+85.9%)
$40,000 + $27,790
$67,790
2017
$284
$40,000
*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
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
1,064
Year built
1994
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Wake County
APN
0791.03 30 2007 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
R-40W
Residential-40 Watershed District
The R-40W zoning districts are known as residential watershed districts. These districts allow very-low-density residential development in the form of single-family detached dwellings and duplexes. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed, but generally only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
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Exterior
Property information
Other Structures: None
Land Information
Current Use: Unimproved, Vacant
Vegetation: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.2
Lot Size Area: 1.2
Lot Size Dimensions: See survey
Lot Size Square Feet: 52272.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-40W
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Yates Mill
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Dillard
High School: Wake - Middle Creek
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: 440W to I-40 (exit 1 toward Durham/Benson). Exit 1A (Left) toward Garner. Take Exit 295 Gorman. Left on Tryon Rd. Right on Lake Wheeler. Left on Simpkins. 1st Right on Melbourne. Property on LEFT.
Latitude: 35.70063
Longitude: -78.68618
Postal Code: 27603
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,064
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Wake County
APN: 0791.03 30 2007 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2014-08-06
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T12:03:40Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T12:03:40Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 55950.0
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Yates Mill Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
Dillard Drive Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
Garner High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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