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Last sold for $752,000 on Oct 31, 2025

5520 TAR ISLAND DR

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27803
3
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
3,651 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.$752,000 · Oct 31, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,786 (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.$24,940 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,940

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.44
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Contemporary
CountyNash
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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
Coopers Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.2 mi
H
Nash Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi
M
Nash Central Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 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

5520 Tar Island Dr 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803
  • Among the newest 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 area3,651 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5520 Tar Island Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27803Nash County
Living areabigger than3,651 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac80% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 5520 Tar Island Dr

When did 5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC last sell?

5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC last sold on Oct 31, 2025 for $752,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC?

5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC has 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,651 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC built?

5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC?

5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC is assigned to Coopers Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Nash Central High School (high), rated B-; Nash Central Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Nash County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 27803?

Among the 8,099 homes in Rocky Mount 27803, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,651 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 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 5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5520 Tar Island Dr, Rocky Mount, NC was $5,786. The county assessed it at $24,940.

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