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$56,709$68 / 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 NELSON ST

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27803
3
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
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.

Valuation

$57K
$36K low$77K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$294 (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.$46,680 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,680

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.Conventional
CountyNash
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
G. R. Edwards Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Rocky Mount Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Rocky Mount High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

509 Nelson 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 95% of homes in Nash County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Nash County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Nash County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Nash County
  • Older than 65% of homes in Nash County

What homes are worth in Rocky Mount 27803

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

This home
$26K$633K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$56,709
CheaperTypical $200,852Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$68
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 509 Nelson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27803Nash County
Estimated valuepricier than$56,70913% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6821% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²5% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than197447% of homes35% of homes

About 509 Nelson St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Nelson St, Rocky Mount, NC is $56,709 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $36,135 to $77,283. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

509 Nelson St, Rocky Mount, NC last sold on Mar 31, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

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

509 Nelson St, Rocky Mount, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

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

509 Nelson St, Rocky Mount, NC was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

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

509 Nelson St, Rocky Mount, NC is assigned to G. R. Edwards Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Rocky Mount Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 Nelson St, Rocky Mount, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 27803?

Among the 8,098 homes in Rocky Mount 27803, it is worth more than 13% of them ($56,709 against a typical $200,852), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($68 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 5% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1974 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Nash County, it is worth more than 5% 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 Nelson St, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Nelson St, Rocky Mount, NC was $294. The county assessed it at $46,680.

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