Wake County property record for 12721 Powell Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,379 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 2.2 acres (95,832 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $14,000 (Apr 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $1,772 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1822.01-15-8318 0126509 |
| Primary APN | 1822.01-15-8318 0126509 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,379 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,379 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 95,832 sqft (2.2 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 211 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 0126509 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 012650901 |
| Street Address | 12721 POWELL RD |
| City | WAKE FOREST |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27587-8944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40W |
| Legal Description | PROP GARY W & ELVA BARNHARDT BM1983-00403 |
| Legal Township | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW LIGHT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 53902 |
12721 Powell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1983.
Source: Wake County records, as of April 18, 2024
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12721 POWELL RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-8944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0003115125 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake County |
| Unified School District | Wake County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,772.00 | $224,792 Land $84,000 Building $140,792 | $224,792 Land $84,000 Building $140,792 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12721 Powell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 7, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12721 Powell Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW LIGHT MASTER private · serves 2,619 people · EPA ID NC4392224 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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