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$80,779$70 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 68How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $78,000 on Apr 1, 2025

117 S DISCOVERY ST

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801
0.5
Baths
1,147 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$81K
$55K low$107K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$78,000 · Apr 1, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$80,779
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$64,623

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$462 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,945

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEDGECOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 344 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Rocky Mount Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Rocky Mount High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Nash County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27801These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,866
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.277 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,337
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,402
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

117 S Discovery St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Edgecombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Edgecombe County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Edgecombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Edgecombe County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Rocky Mount 27801

What homes are worth in Rocky Mount 27801

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$24K$317K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Rocky Mount 27801.

How it measures up in Rocky Mount 27801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Mount 27801.

Estimated value$80,779
CheaperTypical $107,928Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $82Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,147 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 117 S Discovery St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27801Edgecombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,77934% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7038% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,147 ft²35% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than192011% of homes11% of homes

About 117 S Discovery St

How much is 117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC is $80,779 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $54,855 to $106,703. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC last sell?

117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC last sold on Apr 1, 2025 for $78,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC?

117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC has 0.5 bathrooms, 1,147 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC built?

117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC?

117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC is assigned to Rocky Mount Middle School (middle), rated C-; Rocky Mount High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Nash County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 27801?

Among the 6,924 homes in Rocky Mount 27801, it is worth more than 34% of them ($80,779 against a typical $107,928), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($70 against a typical $82), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,147 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1920 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Edgecombe County, it is worth more than 30% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 117 S Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC was $462.

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