OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2012 for $477K

$1,046,156

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,179/mo

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3,384

sq ft

5256 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1995Year Built

2.15 acresLot Size

$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Nancy Lovette • Keller Williams Realty Cary

Bought with Nelson Bunn • Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int

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•Source:TMLS #1822512

Redfin Estimate

$1,046,156

$569K since sold in July 2012$29K since October

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This home's estimate is 22.4% higher than the average sale price ($855K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$775,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,180 sq ft
140 Rivers Edge Dr, Youngsville, NC 27596
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$800,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,247 sq ft
5373 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,000,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths3,045 sq ft
5228 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$895,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,978 sq ft
190 River Watch Ln, Youngsville, NC 27596
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$665,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,902 sq ft
150 Rivers Edge Dr, Youngsville, NC 27596
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$995,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,718 sq ft
1548 Sterling Lake Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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Market trends in 27587, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$495K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

4 days MoM

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402

17 MoM

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Sale history for 5256 Mill Dam Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,435 (+3.0%)

$252,000 + $751,009

$1,003,009

2024

$6,249 (+35.9%)

$252,000 + $751,009

$1,003,009

2023

$4,597 (+7.9%)

$252,000 + $751,009

$1,003,009

2022

$4,259 (+2.8%)

$144,000 + $442,978

$586,978

2021

$4,145 (+1.7%)

$144,000 + $442,978

$586,978

2020

$4,076 (−9.1%)

$144,000 + $442,978

$586,978

2019

$4,482 (+8.8%)

$144,000 + $442,978

$586,978

2018

$4,120 (+5.5%)

$135,000 + $411,345

$546,345

2017

$3,905 (+2.1%)

$135,000 + $411,345

$546,345

2016

$3,825 (−15.1%)

$135,000 + $411,345

$546,345

2015

$4,507 (+5.5%)

$135,000 + $411,345

$546,345

2014

$4,271 (+18.1%)

$230,000 + $416,097

$646,097

2013

$3,617

$230,000 + $355,871

$585,871

2012

$3,617

$230,000 + $355,871

$585,871

2011

$3,617

$230,000 + $355,871

$585,871

Tax history for 5256 Mill Dam Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,435 (+3.0%)

$252,000 + $751,009

$1,003,009

2024

$6,249 (+35.9%)

$252,000 + $751,009

$1,003,009

2023

$4,597 (+7.9%)

$252,000 + $751,009

$1,003,009

2022

$4,259 (+2.8%)

$144,000 + $442,978

$586,978

2021

$4,145 (+1.7%)

$144,000 + $442,978

$586,978

2020

$4,076 (−9.1%)

$144,000 + $442,978

$586,978

2019

$4,482 (+8.8%)

$144,000 + $442,978

$586,978

2018

$4,120 (+5.5%)

$135,000 + $411,345

$546,345

2017

$3,905 (+2.1%)

$135,000 + $411,345

$546,345

2016

$3,825 (−15.1%)

$135,000 + $411,345

$546,345

2015

$4,507 (+5.5%)

$135,000 + $411,345

$546,345

2014

$4,271 (+18.1%)

$230,000 + $416,097

$646,097

2013

$3,617

$230,000 + $355,871

$585,871

2012

$3,617

$230,000 + $355,871

$585,871

2011

$3,617

$230,000 + $355,871

$585,871

*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
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

3.5

Stories

1.75

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.15 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

4,380

Year built

1995

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wake County

APN

1861.03 21 2840 000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 31, 2026.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Crawl Space, Walk-In Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 3384.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property information
Living Area: 3,384
Above Grade Finished Area: 3384.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.15
Lot Size Area: 2.15
Lot Size Dimensions: See Plat
Lot Size Square Feet: 93654.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Community Sewer, Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Zoned

Location

HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Amenities: Trail(s)
Association Fee: 263.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Insurance

School Information
Elementary School: Wake County Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
High School: Wake County Schools

Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Capital Blvd N, Exit 98E, bear right on 98E, go approximately 5 miles. Left on Averette, right into Millrace on Mill Dam. Home down on right.
Latitude: 35.979034
Longitude: -78.451416
Postal Code: 27587

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,380
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 2.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Wake County
APN: 1861.03 21 2840 000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2012-07-27

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Richland Creek Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi

8/10

Wake Forest Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

4/10

Wake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

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

50% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 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

$994,000 – $1.20M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5316 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4614 Sq. Ft.	$1,430,231
5240 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3328 Sq. Ft.	$903,471
5241 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3024 Sq. Ft.	$854,138
5252 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5167 Sq. Ft.	$966,753
5228 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3045 Sq. Ft.	$1,072,041
5352 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3591 Sq. Ft.	$989,340
5332 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3610 Sq. Ft.	$908,256

Address	Redfin Estimate
5320 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3233 Sq. Ft.	$828,600
5308 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4256 Sq. Ft.	$1,255,209
5245 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2826 Sq. Ft.	$896,704
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5344 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4144 Sq. Ft.	$1,107,805
5348 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4312 Sq. Ft.	$1,085,750

Address	Redfin Estimate
5232 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2808 Sq. Ft.	$885,561
5300 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4348 Sq. Ft.	$1,266,325
5237 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3907 Sq. Ft.	$942,640
5301 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3868 Sq. Ft.	$894,769
5356 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3388 Sq. Ft.	$939,151
5340 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3721 Sq. Ft.	$976,063
5257 Mill Dam Road, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3295 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,735

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