Check out this Duplex in peaceful, , rural setting located on 1.62 acres of lane. Both units have been updated with fresh paint and luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Move in Ready! New Roof in 2020 and New Septic Tank in 2025. The large wrap around porch is a welcome addition for entertaining or just enjoying the outdoors. Whether you are looking for investment or personal use or combination of both, this property offers those options. Check out the floor plans for room arrangement and specific square footage.
Old farm home that was converted into a 2-Family home on 1.62 acres. Structure is in need of full rehab. Storage barn on property. Surrounded by beautiful farm lands.
Public Records
Jun 22, 2012
Sold
$32,500
$16/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 17, 1990
Sold
$58,000
$29/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 1985
Sold
$58,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,471 (+2.9%)
$76,120 + $147,624
$223,744
2024
$1,429 (+80.4%)
$76,120 + $147,624
$223,744
2023
$792 (+7.5%)
$76,120 + $147,624
$223,744
2022
$737 (+2.6%)
$50,880 + $45,588
$96,468
2021
$718 (+1.6%)
$50,880 + $45,588
$96,468
2020
$707 (+36.6%)
$50,880 + $45,588
$96,468
2019
$517 (+8.1%)
$50,880 + $45,588
$96,468
2018
$479 (+5.2%)
$46,880 + $11,571
$58,451
2017
$455 (+2.0%)
$46,880 + $11,466
$58,346
2016
$446 (−39.1%)
$46,880 + $11,466
$58,346
2015
$732 (+5.2%)
$46,880 + $11,466
$58,346
2014
$696 (+6.7%)
$51,840 + $47,932
$99,772
2013
$653
$51,840 + $47,932
$99,772
2012
$653
$51,840 + $47,932
$99,772
2011
$653
$51,840 + $47,932
$99,772
Tax history for 5541 Watkins Road, Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,471 (+2.9%)
$76,120 + $147,624
$223,744
2024
$1,429 (+80.4%)
$76,120 + $147,624
$223,744
2023
$792 (+7.5%)
$76,120 + $147,624
$223,744
2022
$737 (+2.6%)
$50,880 + $45,588
$96,468
2021
$718 (+1.6%)
$50,880 + $45,588
$96,468
2020
$707 (+36.6%)
$50,880 + $45,588
$96,468
2019
$517 (+8.1%)
$50,880 + $45,588
$96,468
2018
$479 (+5.2%)
$46,880 + $11,571
$58,451
2017
$455 (+2.0%)
$46,880 + $11,466
$58,346
2016
$446 (−39.1%)
$46,880 + $11,466
$58,346
2015
$732 (+5.2%)
$46,880 + $11,466
$58,346
2014
$696 (+6.7%)
$51,840 + $47,932
$99,772
2013
$653
$51,840 + $47,932
$99,772
2012
$653
$51,840 + $47,932
$99,772
2011
$653
$51,840 + $47,932
$99,772
*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
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.62 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
1,946
Year built
1914
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Wake County
APN
1756.04 73 9969 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 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
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup