Wake County property record for 417 Watson St, Raleigh, NC 27601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 646 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Jan 1968) |
| Tax Bill | $2,379 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1703.44-97-6024-000 |
| Primary APN | 1703.44-97-6024-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 646 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 646 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0031683 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 417 WATSON ST |
| City | RALEIGH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27601-1943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Description | PT LT 13 PL 1 J W LD SHAFFER MP BLDWATSO |
| Legal Subdivision | J W B WATSON LAND PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RALEIGH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 50700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Raleigh-South Park Historic District listed 1990 · 532 contributing resources · NRIS 90001527 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
417 Watson St is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Wake County records, as of September 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3209 BARWELL RD, RALEIGH, NC 27610-5405 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1968 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1968 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8-E / 1508 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 019860/781 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 417 Watson St was $2,379.
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake County |
| Municipality | Raleigh City |
| Unified School District | Wake County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,379.00 | $270,594 Land $255,000 Building $15,594 | $270,594 Land $255,000 Building $15,594 |
| 2023 | $1,776.00 | $161,157 Land $148,750 Building $12,407 | $161,157 Land $148,750 Building $12,407 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 417 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 7, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 417 Watson 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 | CITY OF RALEIGH serves 650,000 people · EPA ID NC0392010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| 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 | None 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 400 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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