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$121,320$60 / 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 73How 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 $406,000 on Jul 22, 2025

5442 RIVER RD

SCOTLAND NECK, NC 27874
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,008 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.
821 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$121K
$89K low$154K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$406,000 · Jul 22, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,870 (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.$457,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$366,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$91,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$457,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,343,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 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.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHALIFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.821.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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

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

E
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.1 mi
H
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Preparatory AcademD
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.7 mi
M
Enfield Middle S.T.E.A.M. AcademyC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 20.4 mi

District: Halifax County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27874These 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.143
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 100.30

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.4,131
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,003
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,968
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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

5442 River 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 67% of homes in Scotland Neck 27874
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Halifax County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Scotland Neck 27874
  • Among the largest lots in Halifax County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Halifax County

What homes are worth in Scotland Neck 27874

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

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$17K$360K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Scotland Neck 27874.

How it measures up in Scotland Neck 27874

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scotland Neck 27874.

Estimated value$121,320
CheaperTypical $85,846Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $67Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area2,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,348 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size821 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 5442 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScotland Neck 27874Halifax County
Estimated valuepricier than$121,32067% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6042% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2,008 ft²81% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than821 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than193022% of homes13% of homes

About 5442 River Rd

How much is 5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC is $121,320 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $88,760 to $153,880. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC last sell?

5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC last sold on Jul 22, 2025 for $406,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC?

5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,008 square feet of living space and a 821.00-acre lot.

When was 5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC built?

5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC?

5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC is assigned to Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy (elementary), rated C-; Southeast Halifax Collegiate Preparatory Academ (high), rated D; Enfield Middle S.T.E.A.M. Academy (middle), rated C+. All sit in Halifax County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC compare to other homes in Scotland Neck 27874?

Among the 2,694 homes in Scotland Neck 27874, it is worth more than 67% of them ($121,320 against a typical $85,846), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($60 against a typical $67), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,008 ft² against a typical 1,348 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (821 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1930 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Halifax County, it is worth more than 55% 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 5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5442 River Rd, Scotland Neck, NC was $3,870. The county assessed it at $457,600.

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