817 Merwin Rd is a 3,015 square foot house on a 0.4 acre lot with 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 30, 2025 for $500,000. Based on Redfin's Raleigh data, we estimate the home's value is $726,976.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$726,976
$227K since sold in October 2025$7,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 16.4% higher than the average sale price ($625K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Public Records
Jan 30, 2003
Sold
$258,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,373 (+0.4%)
$215,000 + $284,156
$499,156
2024
$4,355 (+20.5%)
$215,000 + $284,156
$499,156
2023
$3,614 (+7.6%)
$215,000 + $284,156
$499,156
2022
$3,358 (+4.0%)
$120,000 + $209,702
$329,702
2021
$3,228 (+1.9%)
$120,000 + $209,702
$329,702
2020
$3,169 (−3.0%)
$120,000 + $209,702
$329,702
2019
$3,267 (+6.0%)
$120,000 + $209,702
$329,702
2018
$3,082 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $190,220
$280,220
2017
$2,935 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $190,220
$280,220
2016
$2,874 (−1.0%)
$90,000 + $190,220
$280,220
2015
$2,903 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $190,220
$280,220
2014
$2,754 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $188,496
$278,496
2013
$2,573
$90,000 + $188,496
$278,496
2012
$2,573 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $188,496
$278,496
2011
$2,547
$90,000 + $188,496
$278,496
Tax history for 817 Merwin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,373 (+0.4%)
$215,000 + $284,156
$499,156
2024
$4,355 (+20.5%)
$215,000 + $284,156
$499,156
2023
$3,614 (+7.6%)
$215,000 + $284,156
$499,156
2022
$3,358 (+4.0%)
$120,000 + $209,702
$329,702
2021
$3,228 (+1.9%)
$120,000 + $209,702
$329,702
2020
$3,169 (−3.0%)
$120,000 + $209,702
$329,702
2019
$3,267 (+6.0%)
$120,000 + $209,702
$329,702
2018
$3,082 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $190,220
$280,220
2017
$2,935 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $190,220
$280,220
2016
$2,874 (−1.0%)
$90,000 + $190,220
$280,220
2015
$2,903 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $190,220
$280,220
2014
$2,754 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $188,496
$278,496
2013
$2,573
$90,000 + $188,496
$278,496
2012
$2,573 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $188,496
$278,496
2011
$2,547
$90,000 + $188,496
$278,496
*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
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.
Replace a whole house split heat pump system in the basement of a residential building.
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 Sq. Ft: 1,234
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
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: Average
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SM
Living Sq. Ft: 3,015
Building Sq. Ft: 3,015
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LO85 SM PT 84 & 86 BRYN-MAWR SUB SE3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Masonry Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Masonry
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,424
Legal Lot Number: 85
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 0.4
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: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,015
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Wake County
APN: 0783.12 85 4557 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Combs Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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
$691,000 – $837,000
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