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Last sold for $15,000 on Jul 5, 2019

517 E RAILROAD ST

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27803
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,475 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Jul 5, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$187 (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.$12,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWILSON
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.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Elm City Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
E
Frederick Douglass Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.4 mi
H
Fike High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.1 mi

District: Wilson County 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

517 E 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803
  • Older than 86% 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.

Living area1,475 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,550 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 517 E Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27803Wilson County
Living areabigger than1,475 ft²45% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac13% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than194914% of homes15% of homes

About 517 E Railroad St

When did 517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC last sell?

517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC last sold on Jul 5, 2019 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC?

517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,475 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC built?

517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC?

517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC is assigned to Elm City Middle School (middle), rated B; Frederick Douglass Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Fike High School (high), rated C. All sit in Wilson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 27803?

Among the 8,099 homes in Rocky Mount 27803, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,475 ft² against a typical 1,550 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1949 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 E Railroad St, Rocky Mount, NC was $187. The county assessed it at $12,000.

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