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438 Van Thomas Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615 Property Records

Wake County property record for 438 Van Thomas Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$295,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$3,324 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2019 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1707.16-74-6281-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1707.16-74-6281-000
Alternative APNs
  • 1707.16-74-6281 0143138
  • 1707746281
  • 014313801
  • 0143138

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,304 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Garage Area294 sqft
PorchScreened Porch
Porch Area112 sqft
Deck Area196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number0143138
Street Address438 VAN THOMAS DR
CityRALEIGH
StateNC
Zip27615-5231
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionLO9 WILLOW RIDGE TWNHM 85-1217 PH1-3
Legal SubdivisionWILLOW RIDGE TWNHM
Legal Phase1-3
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionWAKE NC
Township / Civil DivisionHOUSE CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract54006

Owner

438 Van Thomas Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.

Source: Wake County records, as of September 9, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address438 VAN THOMAS DR, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 12, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
REDFIN MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 28, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 16, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 25, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
WELLS FARGO BK
May 8, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST CITIZENS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page17910 / 1637
Prior Transfer DateAug 13, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc1754201693
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAKE NC
Recording DateJun 12, 2020
Property Address438 VAN THOMAS DR, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231
Document Number179101637
Book / Page17910 / 1637
Map ReferenceMB 1985 PG 1217
Instrument DateMay 26, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$590.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2150 E GERMANN RD STE 1, 2150, CHANDLER, AZ 85286-1662

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 VAN THOMAS DR, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231

Mortgage

Document Number179101641
DateJun 12, 2020
Instrument17910/1641
Lender
NameREDFIN MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAKE NC
Recording DateOct 28, 2019
Property Address438 VAN THOMAS DR, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231
Document Number176272161
Book / Page017627 / 002161
Instrument DateOct 22, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$603.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2150 E GERMANN RD #1 CHANDLER AZ 852861662, 1, CHANDLER, AZ 85286-1662

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAKE NC
Recording DateAug 16, 2019
Property Address438 VAN THOMAS DR, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231
Document Number175421693
Book / Page017542 / 001693
Instrument DateAug 13, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 26, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address438 VAN THOMAS DR RALEIGH NC 276155231, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAKE NC
Recording DateFeb 25, 2019
Property Address438 VAN THOMAS DR, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231
Document Number173672582
Book / Page017367 / 002582
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 4, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$600.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 VAN THOMAS DR RALEIGH NC 276155231, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231

Mortgage

Document Number173672584
DateFeb 25, 2019
Book Page017367/002584
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 24, 2049

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWAKE NC
Property Address438 VAN THOMAS DR, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231
Document Number171272252
Instrument DateMay 8, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2018
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 VAN THOMAS DR RALEIGH NC 276155231, RALEIGH, NC 27615-5231

Mortgage

Document Number171272252
DateMay 16, 2018
Book Page017127/002252
Lender
NameFIRST CITIZENS BK
TypeBank
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27611-6592
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake County
MunicipalityRaleigh City
Unified School DistrictWake County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$424,280 Land $75,000 Building $349,280$424,280 Land $75,000 Building $349,280
2023$3,324.00$303,137 Land $65,000 Building $238,137$303,137 Land $65,000 Building $238,137

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 438 Van Thomas Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 7, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1996–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimNov 2018 · 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 438 Van Thomas Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF RALEIGH
serves 650,000 people · EPA ID NC0392010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

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