Wake County property record for 918 Cowper Dr, Raleigh, NC 27608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4.5 ba · 4,814 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $14,913 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1704.06-47-1516-000 |
| Primary APN | 1704.06-47-1516-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,814 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 396 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 504 sqft |
| Patio Area | 439 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0031321 |
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| Street Address | 918 COWPER DR |
| City | RALEIGH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27608-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LO194 & 195 HAYES BARTON BM1920-30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAYES BARTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 194 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | RALEIGH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 51600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hayes Barton Historic District listed 2002 · 459 contributing resources · NRIS 02000496 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
918 Cowper Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Wake County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 918 COWPER DR, RALEIGH, NC 27608-2314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SILICON VALLEY BANK |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18903 / 1519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Property Address | 918 COWPER DR, RALEIGH, NC 27608-2314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 019017/823 |
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| Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19017/823 |
| Name | SILICON VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA CLARA, CA 95054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 918 COWPER DR, RALEIGH, NC 27608-2314 |
| Document Number | 18903/1519 |
| Book / Page | 18903 / 1519 |
| Map Reference | MB 1920 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 305 TOWN MOUNTAIN RD, 305, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-3837 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 918 COWPER DR, RALEIGH, NC 27608-2314 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 918 Cowper Dr was $14,913.
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,913.00 | $1,705,484 Land $1,000,000 Building $705,484 | $1,705,484 Land $1,000,000 Building $705,484 |
| 2023 | $15,899.00 | $1,455,023 Land $475,000 Building $980,023 | $1,455,023 Land $475,000 Building $980,023 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 918 Cowper Dr 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 918 Cowper 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 Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 322 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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