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$35,586$33 / 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 66How 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

17 SHORT ST

ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379
1
Baths
1,071 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.
0.37 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$36K
$23K low$48K high
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.$15,586
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$12,469
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.63%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$20,000
STATE EMPLOYEES CU · recorded Nov 15, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$296 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$31,405 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,420
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,985
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,405
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$31,405

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
32
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
90
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
77
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyRichmond
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Deck · 80 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
West Rockingham Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Rockingham Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Richmond Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Richmond County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28379These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,056
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,765
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,018
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

17 Short 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 94% of homes in Richmond County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Richmond County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Richmond County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Rockingham 28379
  • Among the oldest homes in Rockingham 28379

What homes are worth in Rockingham 28379

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

This home
$23K$556K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Rockingham 28379.

How it measures up in Rockingham 28379

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockingham 28379.

Estimated value$35,586
CheaperTypical $138,996Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$33
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,071 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,208 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 17 Short St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockingham 28379Richmond County
Estimated valuepricier than$35,5867% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$334% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,071 ft²35% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac24% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than1920almost no homesalmost no homes

About 17 Short St

How much is 17 Short St, Rockingham, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Short St, Rockingham, NC is $35,586 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $23,398 to $47,774. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Short St, Rockingham, NC last sell?

17 Short St, Rockingham, NC last sold on Jul 29, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Short St, Rockingham, NC?

17 Short St, Rockingham, NC has 1 bathrooms, 1,071 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 17 Short St, Rockingham, NC built?

17 Short St, Rockingham, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Short St, Rockingham, NC?

17 Short St, Rockingham, NC is assigned to West Rockingham Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Rockingham Middle School (middle), rated A; Richmond Senior High School (high), rated D. All sit in Richmond County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Short St, Rockingham, NC compare to other homes in Rockingham 28379?

Among the 10,388 homes in Rockingham 28379, it is worth more than 7% of them ($35,586 against a typical $138,996), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($33 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,071 ft² against a typical 1,208 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1920 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Richmond County, it is worth more than 6% 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 17 Short St, Rockingham, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Short St, Rockingham, NC was $296. The county assessed it at $31,405.

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