Wake County property record for 138 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 552 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.039 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $762 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0764.19-51-2572 0177637 |
| Primary APN | 0764.19-51-2572 0177637 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 552 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 552 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.039 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0177637 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 017763701 |
| Street Address | 138 E CHATHAM ST |
| City | CARY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27511-3322 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | GCP |
| Legal Description | EASTERN HALF OF |
| Legal Township | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CARY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 53517 |
The current owner of 138 E Chatham St bought it in April 2013.
Source: Wake County records, as of April 18, 2024
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1650 CONE AVE, APEX, NC 27502-1518 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0152281571 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15228 / 1571 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Cary Town |
| County | Wake County |
| Unified School District | Wake County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $762.00 | $76,095 Land $38,847 Building $37,248 | $76,095 Land $38,847 Building $37,248 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 E Chatham St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 138 E Chatham St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | TOWN OF CARY serves 227,300 people · EPA ID NC0392020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · May 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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