Wake County property record for 278 Hill St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,011 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,061 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1841.12-85-2369-000 |
| Primary APN | 1841.12-85-2369-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,011 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,011 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0032493 |
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| Street Address | 278 HILL ST |
| City | WAKE FOREST |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27587-2255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR5 |
| Legal Description | LO78 ROYAL COTTON MILL |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL COTTON MILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKE FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 54204 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Glen Royall Mill Village Historic District listed 1999 · 83 contributing resources · NRIS 99001046 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Wake County records, as of September 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 278 HILL ST, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 21, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
| May 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COASTAL FCU |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202695325 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20317 / 1472 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1730002252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 278 HILL ST, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2255 |
| Document Number | 0000095325 |
| Book / Page | 20317 / 1472 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202695325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $42,420.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 278 HILL ST, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2255 |
| Document Number | 0000095326, |
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| Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20317/1474 |
| Instrument | 202695326 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Number | 0000095327, |
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| Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20317/1487 |
| Instrument | 202695327 |
| Name | HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY NC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2041 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 278 HILL ST, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2255 |
| Document Number | 178501991 |
| Book / Page | 17850 / 1991 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7412 STONECLIFF DR, 7412, RALEIGH, NC 27615-7703 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 278 HILL ST, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2255 |
| Document Number | 178501993 |
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| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17850/1993 |
| Name | COASTAL FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 278 HILL ST, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2255 |
| Document Number | 173002252 |
| Book / Page | 017300 / 002252 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 278 HILL ST WAKE FOREST NC 27587, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 |
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake County |
| Municipality | Wake Forest Town |
| Unified School District | Wake County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,061.00 (+28.3%) | $195,907 (+41.35%) Land $75,000 Building $120,907 | $195,907 (-) Land $75,000 Building $120,907 |
| 2024 | $195,907 (+41.35%) Land $75,000 Building $120,907 | ||
| 2023 | $827.00 | $138,597 Land $30,000 Building $108,597 | $138,597 Land $30,000 Building $108,597 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 246 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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