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42 SWAIN RD

ROPER, NC 27970
1
Baths
500 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.
1,960 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$29 (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.$1,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,100

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.18
56
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
16
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.14 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.0.2 percent flood zone

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 - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWASHINGTON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Washington County Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.9 mi
H
Washington County High SchoolD-
High · Grades 6–12 · 9.1 mi

District: Washington County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27970These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.76%
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.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,988
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,355
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,754
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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.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

42 Swain 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.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Roper 27970
  • Among the smallest lots in Roper 27970

How it measures up in Roper 27970

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roper 27970.

Living area500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.79 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 42 Swain Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoper 27970Washington County
Living areabigger than500 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,960 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than197242% of homes52% of homes

About 42 Swain Rd

When did 42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC last sell?

42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC?

42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC has 1 bathrooms, 500 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC built?

42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC?

42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC is assigned to Washington County Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Washington County High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Washington County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC compare to other homes in Roper 27970?

Among the 1,731 homes in Roper 27970, it is bigger than 2% of them (500 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 0.79 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1972 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Swain Rd, Roper, NC was $29. The county assessed it at $1,100.

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