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$282,513$158 / 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 90How 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 $246,000 on Sep 28, 2023

228 SHELL DR

ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,786 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$283K
$254K low$311K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$246,000 · Sep 28, 2023
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.$40,513
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$32,410
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.94%
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.$242,000
STATE EMPLOYEES CU · recorded Sep 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,977 (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.$237,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$132,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyHALIFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Shed · 200 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Roanoke Rapids High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Belmont Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Chaloner Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Roanoke Rapids City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27870These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.24,618
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,026
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,418
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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.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

228 Shell Dr 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 more than 90% of homes in Roanoke Rapids 27870
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Roanoke Rapids 27870
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Roanoke Rapids 27870
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Halifax County

What homes are worth in Roanoke Rapids 27870

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

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$23K$458K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Roanoke Rapids 27870.

How it measures up in Roanoke Rapids 27870

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roanoke Rapids 27870.

Estimated value$282,513
CheaperTypical $110,743Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,786 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 228 Shell Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoanoke Rapids 27870Halifax County
Estimated valuepricier than$282,51390% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15888% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,786 ft²75% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac34% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than195940% of homes37% of homes

About 228 Shell Dr

How much is 228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC is $282,513 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $254,007 to $311,019. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC last sell?

228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC last sold on Sep 28, 2023 for $246,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC?

228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,786 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC built?

228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC?

228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC is assigned to Roanoke Rapids High School (high), rated D-; Belmont Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Chaloner Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Roanoke Rapids City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC compare to other homes in Roanoke Rapids 27870?

Among the 11,229 homes in Roanoke Rapids 27870, it is worth more than 90% of them ($282,513 against a typical $110,743), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($158 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,786 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1959 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Halifax County, it is worth more than 89% 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 228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Shell Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC was $3,977. The county assessed it at $237,700.

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