Wake County property record for 620 Tower St, Raleigh, NC 27607
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 2,653 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,987 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0794.16-93-7792 0004931 |
| Primary APN | 0794.16-93-7792 0004931 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,653 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,653 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 315 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0004931 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 000493101 |
| Street Address | 620 TOWER ST |
| City | RALEIGH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27607-7361 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | OX-3 |
| Legal Description | 620 TOWER STREET |
| Legal Township | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RALEIGH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5023 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Raleigh Historic District listed 2003 · 1,173 contributing resources · NRIS 03001300 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 620 Tower St acquired it in October 2005.
Source: Wake County records, as of April 18, 2024
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 18068, RALEIGH, NC 27619-8068 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 116472181 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,987.00 | $365,870 Land $258,750 Building $107,120 | $365,870 Land $258,750 Building $107,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 620 Tower St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran |
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 620 Tower St 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 |
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| 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 357 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 · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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