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$301,042$161 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $246,500 on Mar 25, 2022

259 WATER WHEEL RD

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27803
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,868 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$301K
$274K low$328K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$246,500 · Mar 25, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,608 (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.$255,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$231,870
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,200

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.Contemporary
CountyNash
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

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
Nash Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Winstead Avenue Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Nash Central Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.7 mi

District: Nash County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27803These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.22,086
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.522 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,570
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,421
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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%

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How this home compares

259 Water Wheel Rd 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 74% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Nash County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803

What homes are worth in Rocky Mount 27803

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

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$25K$660K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803.

How it measures up in Rocky Mount 27803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Mount 27803.

Estimated value$301,042
CheaperTypical $201,684Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$161
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,868 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 259 Water Wheel Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27803Nash County
Estimated valuepricier than$301,04274% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16177% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,868 ft²68% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac22% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than202198% of homes95% of homes

About 259 Water Wheel Rd

How much is 259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC is $301,042 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $273,865 to $328,219. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC last sell?

259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC last sold on Mar 25, 2022 for $246,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC?

259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,868 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC built?

259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC?

259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC is assigned to Nash Central High School (high), rated B-; Winstead Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Nash Central Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Nash County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 27803?

Among the 8,099 homes in Rocky Mount 27803, it is worth more than 74% of them ($301,042 against a typical $201,684), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($161 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,868 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2021 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Nash County, it is worth more than 70% 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 259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Water Wheel Rd, Rocky Mount, NC was $1,608. The county assessed it at $255,200.

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