Wake County property record for 426 Cooke St, Apex, NC 27502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0741.06-48-8422-000 |
| Primary APN | 0741.06-48-8422-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 0014665 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 426 COOKE ST |
| City | APEX |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27502-2106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MD |
| Legal Description | LO8 & 9 COOKE SUB BM1959-00363 |
| Legal Subdivision | COOKE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 53417 |
426 Cooke St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Wake County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 426 COOKE ST, APEX, NC 27502-2106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage GOLDWATER BK NA |
| May 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17141 / 589 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Property Address | 426 COOKE ST, APEX, NC 27502-2106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 18837/2065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18837/2065 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Property Address | 426 COOKE ST, APEX, NC 27502-2106 |
| Document Number | 175521840 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 426 COOKE ST APEX NC 275022106, APEX, NC 27502-2106 |
| Document Number | 175521840 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017552/001840 |
| Name | GOLDWATER BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIX, AZ 85016 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 426 COOKE ST, APEX, NC 27502-2106 |
| Document Number | 171410589 |
| Book / Page | 017141 / 000589 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $440.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 426 COOKE ST APEX NC 275022106, APEX, NC 27502-2106 |
| Document Number | 171410591 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017141/000591 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 426 Cooke St was $3,220.
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Apex Town |
| County | Wake County |
| Unified School District | Wake County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,220.00 | $366,596 Land $215,250 Building $151,346 | $366,596 Land $215,250 Building $151,346 |
| 2023 | $2,297.00 | $207,629 Land $73,000 Building $134,629 | $207,629 Land $73,000 Building $134,629 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 426 Cooke St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 426 Cooke St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 APEX serves 83,001 people · EPA ID NC0392045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| 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 | 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 278 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 · DSL | 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 |
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