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$30,755$39 / 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 64How 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

509 MATTHEWS ST

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27801
3
Beds
1
Baths
784 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.
4,048 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$31K
$20K low$42K high
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.$30,755
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$24,604

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$344 (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.$38,674

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.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.Porch · 94 ft²

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

H
Rocky Mount High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Nash County Public 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%

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

509 Matthews 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 97% of homes in Edgecombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Edgecombe County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Rocky Mount 27801
  • Among the smallest lots 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
$25K$329K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$30,755
CheaperTypical $108,509Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$39
CheaperTypical $83Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size4,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 509 Matthews St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27801Edgecombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$30,7555% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3913% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than784 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,048 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than196246% of homes38% of homes

About 509 Matthews St

How much is 509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC is $30,755 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $19,633 to $41,877. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC last sell?

509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC?

509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 784 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC built?

509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

What schools serve 509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC?

509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC is assigned to Rocky Mount High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Nash County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Matthews St, 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 5% of them ($30,755 against a typical $108,509), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($39 against a typical $83), it is bigger than 6% of them (784 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,048 ft² against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1962 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Edgecombe County, it is worth more than 3% 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 509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Matthews St, Rocky Mount, NC was $344.

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