5221 Mill Dam Rd is a 2,750 square foot house on a 3.01 acre lot with 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 18, 1997 for $42,000. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $867,204.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
3.01 acresLot Size
$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$867,204
$825K since sold in December 1997$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 33.7% higher than the average sale price ($649K) 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-30
Residential-30 District
The R-30 districts are known as non-watershed residential districts. These districts allow a range of very-low to moderate-density residential development and various building forms, depending on the specific district. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed. Some nonresidential uses are permitted by-right; others are allowed only within designated activity centers and then 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:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Sep 12, 2022 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
Replace a gas package unit serving the first floor. Replace a gas furnace and split air conditioning system serving the second floor. Install a new gas line from the meter to the crawl space and replace supply and return plenums.
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
Aug 10, 2022 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
Install a tankless water heater and complete all necessary electrical wiring. Bond the gas line and create an electrical outlet for the unit without any trenching.
Plumbing
Water heater
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: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MILLRACE SUB PH 1
Living Sq. Ft: 2,750
Building Sq. Ft: 2,750
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LO4 MILLRACE SUB PH1 BM1994-01462
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 864
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 131,116
Legal Lot Number: 4
Acres: 3.01
Zoning Code: R-30
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,750
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Wake County
APN: 1861.03 01 7520 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Richland Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
49% 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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Historical weather
Wake Forest, NC • 27587
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$824,000 – $998,000
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