7521 Rainwater Rd is a 3,171 square foot house on a 0.43 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1992 for $345,000. Based on Redfin's Raleigh data, we estimate the home's value is $927,454.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$927,454
$582K since sold in December 1992$6,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 6.9% lower than the average sale price ($997K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 18, 2024 • Final
Residential change out hvac
Remove the existing heat pump from the upstairs area and replace it with a new heat pump of the same size. No gas work or trenching is included.
HVAC
Oct 16, 2024 • Final
Residential change out hvac
Remove the existing water-source heat pump and replace it with a new mini-split heat pump system. No gas work or trenching is involved.
Heat pump
HVAC
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: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORTH RIDGE ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 3,171
Building Sq. Ft: 3,171
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LO132 NORTH RIDGE ESTATES BM1986-00030
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 594
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,731
Legal Lot Number: 132
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 0.43
Zoning Code: R-4
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: All
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,171
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Wake County
APN: 1717.07 77 0922 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
North Ridge Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
West Millbrook Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Millbrook High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$882,000 – $1.07M
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