Location guide · Wake County, NC
Find a property owner in Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County takes in Raleigh and the surrounding area. In North Carolina, deeds are recorded by the county register of deeds, and property is assessed by the county tax office. Those offices give you the owner of record and mailing address one parcel at a time; for a whole list, an owner-data tool returns owners, phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
What's on a Wake County property record
- The recorded owner name (person or LLC)
- The mailing address (often different from the property location for absentee owners)
- Assessed value and tax history
- Property characteristics (lot size, year built where applicable, square footage)
- A link to the recorded deed in most counties
Working Wake County records
Official sources used for Raleigh addresses:
- Wake County Tax Administration — Real estate data with owner of record, mailing address and values for Wake County parcels.
- Wake County Register of Deeds — Recorded deeds and plats.
North Carolina's deed excise tax ($1 per $500 of value) is noted on recorded deeds, which signals the approximate price.
Compare the owner mailing address with the property address. When they differ, the owner is usually absentee — a landlord or second-home owner — and often worth a different pitch than an owner-occupant.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Wake County?
The Wake County property appraiser or assessor website publishes the recorded owner name and mailing address for every property in the county at no charge. For a list of addresses, an owner-data tool resolves each one directly to the verified owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails.
Where do I find Wake County property records?
Assessment and owner-of-record data come from the county tax office; recorded deeds, mortgages and liens are with the county register of deeds. Most Wake County offices offer an online search by address or parcel number.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Wake County?
Yes. North Carolina deed and assessment records are public. Calling or texting the owner is a separate question: the federal TCPA and the Do Not Call registry apply, so screen numbers before you dial.