816 Merwin Rd is a 1,969 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 04, 2026 for $495,000. Based on Redfin's Raleigh data, we estimate the home's value is $598,409.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$304Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$598,409
$103K since sold in February 2026$9,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($557K) of 6 comparable homes.
WELL KEPT HOME IN THE MOST DESIRABLE PART OF RALEIGH. ALL HARD WOOD FLOORS, BIG KITCHEN WITH DESK, PANTRY , NEW DISHWASHER, ELEGANT LIVING AREA, NICE YARD WITH PATIO, LOOK FOR THE RARE WHITE PINE AND OLD MAGNOLIA TREE, 2 CAR CARPORT ATTACHED TO KITCHEN ENTRY, FENCED YARD, VEGETABLE GARDEN, WALK TO SCHOOLS, JOHNSON LAKE, POOL AND TENNIS AND LIBRARY CLOSE BY.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1986
Sold
$97,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1979
Sold
$68,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,650 (+0.4%)
$215,000 + $201,199
$416,199
2024
$3,635 (+14.3%)
$215,000 + $201,199
$416,199
2023
$3,181 (+7.6%)
$215,000 + $201,199
$416,199
2022
$2,956 (+4.0%)
$120,000 + $169,970
$289,970
2021
$2,841 (+1.9%)
$120,000 + $169,970
$289,970
2020
$2,790 (+0.5%)
$120,000 + $169,970
$289,970
2019
$2,776 (+6.0%)
$120,000 + $169,970
$289,970
2018
$2,618 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $147,785
$237,785
2017
$2,494 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $147,785
$237,785
2016
$2,442 (−0.4%)
$90,000 + $147,785
$237,785
2015
$2,453 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $147,785
$237,785
2014
$2,327 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $144,987
$234,987
2013
$2,174
$90,000 + $144,987
$234,987
2012
$2,174 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $144,987
$234,987
2011
$2,153
$90,000 + $144,987
$234,987
Tax history for 816 Merwin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,650 (+0.4%)
$215,000 + $201,199
$416,199
2024
$3,635 (+14.3%)
$215,000 + $201,199
$416,199
2023
$3,181 (+7.6%)
$215,000 + $201,199
$416,199
2022
$2,956 (+4.0%)
$120,000 + $169,970
$289,970
2021
$2,841 (+1.9%)
$120,000 + $169,970
$289,970
2020
$2,790 (+0.5%)
$120,000 + $169,970
$289,970
2019
$2,776 (+6.0%)
$120,000 + $169,970
$289,970
2018
$2,618 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $147,785
$237,785
2017
$2,494 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $147,785
$237,785
2016
$2,442 (−0.4%)
$90,000 + $147,785
$237,785
2015
$2,453 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $147,785
$237,785
2014
$2,327 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $144,987
$234,987
2013
$2,174
$90,000 + $144,987
$234,987
2012
$2,174 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $144,987
$234,987
2011
$2,153
$90,000 + $144,987
$234,987
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-4
SRPOD
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.
Zone overlays
Special Residential Parking Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
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: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRYN-MAWR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,969
Building Sq. Ft: 1,969
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LO66 BRYN-MAWR SUB SE3 BM1961-00115
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 426
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,038
Legal Lot Number: 66
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 0.46
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.: 1,969
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Wake County
APN: 0783.12 85 2615 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Combs Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Centennial Campus Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Athens Drive High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
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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
67% 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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Estimated sale price
$569,000 – $689,000
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