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$147,729$72 / 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 80How 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 $97,000 on Feb 17, 1989

489 MELTON RD

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,038 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.
1.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$148K
$118K low$177K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$97,000 · Feb 17, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,432 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,976

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEDGECOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Deck · 480 ft²Patio · 480 ft²Porch · 97 ft²

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

M
West Edgecombe Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
E
G W Bulluck Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.7 mi
H
Southwest Edgecombe High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi

District: Edgecombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27801These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,866
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.277 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,337
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,402
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

489 Melton 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 76% of homes in Rocky Mount 27801
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Rocky Mount 27801
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Rocky Mount 27801
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Rocky Mount 27801

What homes are worth in Rocky Mount 27801

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

This home
$22K$286K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Rocky Mount 27801.

How it measures up in Rocky Mount 27801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Mount 27801.

Estimated value$147,729
CheaperTypical $98,155Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$72
CheaperTypical $75Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area2,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,252 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size1.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 489 Melton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27801Edgecombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$147,72976% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7248% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than2,038 ft²94% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.15 ac91% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198678% of homes70% of homes

About 489 Melton Rd

How much is 489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC is $147,729 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $118,020 to $177,438. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC last sell?

489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC last sold on Feb 17, 1989 for $97,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC?

489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,038 square feet of living space and a 1.15-acre lot.

When was 489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC built?

489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.

What schools serve 489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC?

489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC is assigned to West Edgecombe Middle School (middle), rated C-; G W Bulluck Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Southwest Edgecombe High School (high), rated D. All sit in Edgecombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 27801?

Among the 6,924 homes in Rocky Mount 27801, it is worth more than 76% of them ($147,729 against a typical $98,155), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($72 against a typical $75), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,038 ft² against a typical 1,252 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (1.15 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1986 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Edgecombe County, it is worth more than 69% 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 489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Melton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC was $2,432.

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