5257 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Property Records

Wake County property record for 5257 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3.5 ba · 3,690 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size	2.26 acres (98,446 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$9,000 (Nov 2004)
Tax Bill	$7,118 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1861.03-22-1256-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1861.03-22-1256-000`
Alternative APNs	`1861.03-22-1256 0214390` `1861221256` `021439001` `0214390`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,690 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1995
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	98,446 sqft (2.26 acres)
Garage Area	926 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	440 sqft
Deck Area	224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0214390
Street Address	5257 MILL DAM RD
City	WAKE FOREST
State	NC
Zip	27587-6366
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-30
Legal Description	LO11 MILLRACE SUB PH1 BM2003-1750
Legal Subdivision	MILLRACE SUB PH1
Legal Phase	1
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	WAKE NC
Township / Civil Division	WAKE FOREST
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	54221

Owner

5257 Mill Dam Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2004.

Source: Wake County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5257 MILL DAM RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-6366
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 22, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	11088 / 1953
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAKE NC
Property Address	5257 MILL DAM RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-6366
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5257 MILL DAM RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-6366

Mortgage

Document Number	020178/319
Date	Mar 23, 2026
Book Page	20178/319

Lender

Name	FIRST HORIZON BANK
Type	Bank
Address	MEMPHIS, TN 38101

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 16, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5257 Mill Dam Rd was $7,118.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Wake County
Unified School District	Wake County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$7,118.00	$1,109,894 Land $210,000 Building $899,894	$1,109,894 Land $210,000 Building $899,894
2023	$4,753.00	$607,044 Land $120,000 Building $487,044	$607,044 Land $120,000 Building $487,044

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5257 Mill Dam Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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 500 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5257 Mill Dam Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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