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$223,258$165 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $195,000 on May 24, 2022

278 N RAILROAD ST

COATS, NC 27521
4
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
1,357 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$223K
$202K low$244K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · May 24, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,303 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$186,198 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$105,439
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$186,198

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHARNETT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 140 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
Coats Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Coats-Erwin Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Triton High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Harnett County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27521These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,014
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.233 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,459
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,942
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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%

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How this home compares

278 N Railroad 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 76% of homes in Harnett County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Harnett County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Coats 27521
  • Older than 83% of homes in Harnett County

What homes are worth in Coats 27521

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

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$85K$685K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Coats 27521.

How it measures up in Coats 27521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Coats 27521.

Estimated value$223,258
CheaperTypical $240,745Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,357 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 278 N Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCoats 27521Harnett County
Estimated valuepricier than$223,25843% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16546% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,357 ft²44% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac19% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than196728% of homes17% of homes

About 278 N Railroad St

How much is 278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC is $223,258 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $202,345 to $244,171. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC last sell?

278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC last sold on May 24, 2022 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC?

278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,357 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC built?

278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC?

278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC is assigned to Coats Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Coats-Erwin Middle School (middle), rated D; Triton High School (high), rated D. All sit in Harnett County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC compare to other homes in Coats 27521?

Among the 2,379 homes in Coats 27521, it is worth more than 43% of them ($223,258 against a typical $240,745), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($165 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,357 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1967 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Harnett County, it is worth more than 24% 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 278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 N Railroad St, Coats, NC was $2,303. The county assessed it at $186,198.

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