540 West Market Report
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$405,000*
Median Price
$405,722*
Avg Price
$205*
Avg $/sqft
$365,000
Low
$445,000
High
9
Sales (12mo)
* Pricing excludes 0 townhome sales to reflect single-family home values. All sales are included in the sales count.
$360,862
Median Assessed
$3,645
Est. Annual Tax
$304
Est. Monthly Tax
$1.01
Rate per $100
89.1%
Assessment-to-Sale
Land 22% — $80,000
Building 78% — $280,862
Wake County $0.657 + Raleigh $0.353 = $1.01 per $100
Data source: Wake County Public Records · Generated live · Prepared by Costello Real Estate & Investments Triangle, LLC
Avg $/sqft — 12-Month Trend
Location
Recent Sales
| Address | Price | Sqft | $/sqft | Year Built | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3509 PINNACLE PEAK DR | $430,000 | 2313 | $186 | 2021 | 2026-03-05 |
| 1644 ARAPAHOE RIDGE DR | $395,000 | 1745 | $226 | 2022 | 2026-01-29 |
| 1444 HERON POND ST | $365,000 | 1745 | $209 | 2022 | 2026-01-19 |
| 3417 DRAGONFLY RIVER CT | $425,000 | 2391 | $178 | 2022 | 2025-11-20 |
| 3529 PINNACLE PEAK DR | $422,500 | 2334 | $181 | 2021 | 2025-10-29 |
| 1401 JUSTICE UNION CT | $395,000 | 1745 | $226 | 2022 | 2025-09-09 |
| 3521 STRAWBERRY PATCH ROW | $369,000 | 1521 | $243 | 2020 | 2025-09-07 |
| 1512 ARAPAHOE RIDGE DR | $405,000 | 1766 | $229 | 2021 | 2025-06-17 |
| 3512 DRAGONFLY RIVER CT | $445,000 | 2727 | $163 | 2023 | 2025-05-29 |
Explore the Area
About This Neighborhood
21 public · 7 private within 5 mi Grades from NC DPI (2024)
Public Schools
| School | Grades | NC Grade | Enrollment | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Elementary | PK-5 | C | 704 | 1.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
16:1
Performance Score
57/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 10%
Black 39%
Hispanic 43%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Doral Academy of North Carolina (Charter) | K-4 | B | 333 | 1.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
75/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 26%
Black 34%
Hispanic 22%
Asian 3%
Two+ 14%
|
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| Neuse River Middle | 6-8 | D | 908 | 1.8 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
44/100
Math Grade
D
Reading Grade
D
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 11%
Black 34%
Hispanic 48%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
|
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| River Oaks Middle | 6-8 | — | 26 | 2.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
1:1
Student Demographics
White 4%
Black 50%
Hispanic 38%
Two+ 8%
|
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| Hodge Road Elementary | PK-5 | D | 520 | 2.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
53/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 16%
Black 23%
Hispanic 53%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Lockhart Elementary | PK-5 | C | 459 | 2.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
57/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 22%
Black 40%
Hispanic 32%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Forestville Road Elementary | PK-5 | C | 494 | 2.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
57/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 17%
Black 38%
Hispanic 38%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Rogers Lane Elementary | PK-5 | F | 746 | 2.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
37/100
Math Grade
F
Reading Grade
F
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 7%
Black 48%
Hispanic 40%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
|
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| Knightdale High | 9-12 | D | 1702 | 2.7 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
17:1
Performance Score
53/100
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 12%
Black 47%
Hispanic 36%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Knightdale Elementary | PK-5 | D | 550 | 3.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
48/100
Math Grade
D
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 17%
Black 42%
Hispanic 32%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Wilburn Elementary | PK-5 | F | 608 | 3.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
15:1
Performance Score
37/100
Math Grade
F
Reading Grade
F
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 10%
Black 28%
Hispanic 50%
Asian 7%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Wake Early College of Health and Science | 9-13 | A | 336 | 3.7 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
27:1
Performance Score
94/100
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 31%
Black 22%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 20%
Two+ 5%
|
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| River Bend Middle | 6-8 | D | 1124 | 3.8 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
15:1
Performance Score
40/100
Math Grade
F
Reading Grade
D
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 11%
Black 42%
Hispanic 40%
Asian 5%
Two+ 2%
|
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| River Bend Elementary | PK-5 | C | 706 | 4.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
58/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 15%
Black 44%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 9%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Brentwood Elementary | PK-5 | D | 389 | 4.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
53/100
Math Grade
D
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 27%
Black 24%
Hispanic 40%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Bugg Elementary | PK-5 | D | 232 | 4.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
8:1
Performance Score
45/100
Math Grade
D
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 8%
Black 62%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
|
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| East Millbrook Middle | 6-8 | F | 769 | 4.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
38/100
Math Grade
F
Reading Grade
D
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 12%
Black 49%
Hispanic 32%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Powell Elementary | PK-5 | C | 284 | 4.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
9:1
Performance Score
60/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 43%
Black 39%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Harris Creek Elementary | PK-5 | C | 852 | 4.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
58/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 30%
Black 36%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 6%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Enloe High | 9-12 | B | 2502 | 4.8 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
17:1
Performance Score
79/100
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 36%
Black 24%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 22%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Fox Road Elementary | K-5 | D | 449 | 4.9 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
49/100
Math Grade
D
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 15%
Black 42%
Hispanic 33%
Asian 5%
Two+ 3%
|
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Private Schools
| School | Distance |
|---|---|
| RALEIGH DAY SCHOOL | 2.3 mi |
| RALEIGH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2.9 mi |
| ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2.9 mi |
| THALES ACADEMY | 3.2 mi |
| FRANKIE LEMMON SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 3.7 mi |
| THALES ACADEMY OF RALEIGH | 4.8 mi |
| ST THOMAS MORE ACADEMY | 4.9 mi |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) · NC Dept. of Public Instruction
Population
6,074
Median Age
33.1
Median HH Income
$76,575
Per Capita Income
$34,334
Median Home Value
$371,900
Median Rent
$1,596/mo
Homeownership
48.3%
Vacancy Rate
8.0%
Bachelor's+
40.3%
Work From Home
8.8%
Mean Commute
25.2 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates (Tract 37183054113). Data reflects the surrounding census tract, which may extend beyond this neighborhood.
School
- Beaverdam Elementary 1.0 mi
- Neuse River Middle School 1.8 mi
- Lockhart Elementary School 2.2 mi
- Forestville Road Elementary School 2.4 mi
- Rogers Lane Elementary School 2.4 mi
Grocery
- Lowes Foods 1.4 mi
- Sheetz 1.5 mi
- Sheetz 1.7 mi
- Food Lion 1.8 mi
- Food Lion 2.0 mi
Medical
- Walgreens 2.1 mi
- CVS Pharmacy 2.2 mi
Restaurant
- Starbucks 1.0 mi
- Slice of New York Pizza 1.2 mi
- Fuji China 1.3 mi
- Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken 1.6 mi
- Rudino's Pizza & Grinders 1.7 mi
Shopping
- Kohl's 0.9 mi
- Target 1.0 mi
- Walmart 2.0 mi
- Big Lots 2.1 mi
Park
- Neuse River Trail 0.8 mi
- Neuse River Greenway 1.3 mi
- Neuse River Greenway 1.3 mi
- Alvis Farm Park 1.3 mi
- Planters Walk Park 1.5 mi
This report is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional real estate advice. Data reflects recent sales from Wake County public records and may contain inaccuracies. Always consult a licensed real estate professional before making buying or selling decisions. Prepared by Costello Real Estate & Investments Triangle, LLC.
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