4.82 beautiful acres minutes from I-540 and offering easy access to downtown Raleigh. Tear down opportunity or handyman special – current home needs work. Being sold AS/IS. Property has been priced primarily for the land. Natural spring on property (in rear). Detached shed. Current home has screened porch, 2 car carport, fenced yard. No HOA fees. Rare to find such a beautiful parcel so close to town.
4.82 beautiful acres minutes from I-540 and offering easy access to downtown Raleigh. Tear down opportunity or handyman special - current home needs work. Being sold AS/IS. Property has been priced primarily for the land. Natural spring on property (in rear). Detached shed. Current home has screened porch, 2 car carport, fenced yard. No HOA fees. Rare to find such a beautiful parcel so close to town.
TMLS #745455
Sep 21, 2004
Sold
$140,000
$82/sq ft
Sep 21, 2004
Sold
$140,000
$82/sq ft
May 20, 2004
Listed
$140,000
$82/sq ft
May 20, 2004
Listed
$140,000
$82/sq ft
Country setting with double wide, carport w/ concrete floor, storage building 14x10, spring in back, washer/dryer, refrigerator, ashpalt driveway, low pressure septic w/ pump, french drain system installed. roof approx 2 years old. gas logs w/ thermostatin fireplace.
TMLS #728465
May 21, 2004
Listing Removed
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Feb 13, 2004
Listed
$140,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,054 (+2.9%)
$134,490 + $100,116
$234,606
2024
$1,024 (+33.7%)
$134,490 + $100,116
$234,606
2023
$766 (+7.7%)
$134,490 + $100,116
$234,606
2022
$711 (+2.7%)
$104,760 + $58,078
$162,838
2021
$692 (+1.6%)
$104,760 + $58,078
$162,838
2020
$681 (−43.7%)
$104,760 + $58,078
$162,838
2019
$1,210 (+8.7%)
$104,760 + $58,078
$162,838
2018
$1,113 (+5.4%)
$100,760 + $44,899
$145,659
2017
$1,056 (+2.1%)
$100,760 + $44,899
$145,659
2016
$1,034 (−12.6%)
$100,760 + $44,899
$145,659
2015
$1,183 (+5.4%)
$100,760 + $44,899
$145,659
2014
$1,122 (+7.0%)
$123,680 + $43,815
$167,495
2013
$1,048
$123,680 + $43,815
$167,495
2012
$1,048
$123,680 + $43,815
$167,495
2011
$1,048
$123,680 + $43,815
$167,495
Tax history for 5913 Watkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,054 (+2.9%)
$134,490 + $100,116
$234,606
2024
$1,024 (+33.7%)
$134,490 + $100,116
$234,606
2023
$766 (+7.7%)
$134,490 + $100,116
$234,606
2022
$711 (+2.7%)
$104,760 + $58,078
$162,838
2021
$692 (+1.6%)
$104,760 + $58,078
$162,838
2020
$681 (−43.7%)
$104,760 + $58,078
$162,838
2019
$1,210 (+8.7%)
$104,760 + $58,078
$162,838
2018
$1,113 (+5.4%)
$100,760 + $44,899
$145,659
2017
$1,056 (+2.1%)
$100,760 + $44,899
$145,659
2016
$1,034 (−12.6%)
$100,760 + $44,899
$145,659
2015
$1,183 (+5.4%)
$100,760 + $44,899
$145,659
2014
$1,122 (+7.0%)
$123,680 + $43,815
$167,495
2013
$1,048
$123,680 + $43,815
$167,495
2012
$1,048
$123,680 + $43,815
$167,495
2011
$1,048
$123,680 + $43,815
$167,495
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.82 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
1,676
Year built
1987
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Wake County
APN
1766.03 03 2169 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
Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
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Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Directions: From I-540 E, take Exit 20 and turn left on Buffaloe Road. Turn left on Old Milburnie Road, right on Watkins Road, and the property will be on your left.
Latitude: 35.845713
Longitude: -78.45915
Postal Code: 27591
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,676
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.82 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Wake County
APN: 1766.03 03 2169 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2018-05-10
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T01:11:03Z
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Forestville Road Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
7/10
Neuse River Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
Knightdale High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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68% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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