Wake County property record for 5256 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 4,380 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 2.15 acres (93,654 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $477,500 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,435 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1861.03-21-2840-000 |
| Primary APN | 1861.03-21-2840-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,380 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 93,654 sqft (2.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 555 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 434 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Account Number | 0214392 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5256 MILL DAM RD |
| City | WAKE FOREST |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27587-6386 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-30 |
| Legal Description | LO46 MILLRACE SUB PH1 BM1994-1463 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLRACE SUB PH1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKE FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 54221 |
Source: Wake County records, as of September 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5256 MILL DAM RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-6386 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Nov 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 14857 / 506 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 172841236 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Property Address | 5256 MILL DAM RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-6386 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018679/275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18679/275 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 4.75% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 7.75% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5256 MILL DAM RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-6386 |
| Document Number | 172841236 |
| Book / Page | 017284 / 001236 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5256 MILL DAM RD WAKE FOREST NC 275876386, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-6386 |
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake County |
| Unified School District | Wake County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,435.00 (+40.01%) | $1,003,009 (+70.88%) Land $252,000 Building $751,009 | $1,003,009 (+70.88%) Land $252,000 Building $751,009 |
| 2023 | $4,596.00 | $586,978 Land $144,000 Building $442,978 | $586,978 Land $144,000 Building $442,978 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MILL RACE private · serves 122 people · EPA ID NC4392133 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.41 mg/L (2020–2022) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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