Wake County, NC

Wake County, NC assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Wake County, North Carolina. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Wake County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Wake County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesWake County Real Estate Recordsservices.wake.gov/realestate/
  • Official portal for property assessment data and property record cards.
Deeds and recorded documentsWake County Register of Deedsrodrecords.wake.gov/web/
  • Consolidated Real Property Index for deeds, maps, and other legal documents.
Property taxesWake County Tax Bill Searchservices.wake.gov/ptax/main/billing/
  • Provides access to current and historical tax bill information.
GIS and parcel mapsWake County iMAPSmaps.raleighnc.gov/iMAPS/
  • Interactive mapping application for parcel data. Maps are for informational purposes and are not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsWake County Permit Portalwakecountync-energovpub.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService
  • Covers unincorporated areas. Records prior to July 2018 are available via a separate legacy database.
Zoning and land useWake County Zoning Mapswww.wake.gov/departments-government/geographic-information-services-gis/maps-apps-data/zoning-maps
  • Provides zoning maps for unincorporated areas and links to municipal zoning portals for incorporated towns/cities.
County data

Wake County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$493,665

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$458,456

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,879

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.82%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Wake County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Raleigh$447,796$415,4600.81%$3,465
Cary$634,069$577,7140.80%$4,938
Apex$607,548$569,6710.82%$4,822
Wake Forest$537,242$499,5010.87%$4,356
Fuquay Varina$464,434$443,5340.83%$3,683
Holly Springs$589,610$552,2410.81%$4,512
Garner$359,364$345,4840.97%$3,378
Knightdale$361,470$356,1900.90%$3,022
Wendell$357,434$346,9051.02%$3,371
Zebulon$335,269$334,1861.00%$3,122
FAQ

Wake County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Wake County?

Use the official Wake County Real Estate Records for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Wake County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Wake County Tax Bill Search for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Wake County?

Use the official Wake County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Wake County?

Use the official Wake County iMAPS for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Wake County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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