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$352,244$229 / 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 92How 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

5986 TAR RIVER COVE DR

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27803
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,540 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.
1.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
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

$352K
$323K low$381K 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.$352,244
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$281,795

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,442 (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.$169,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$169,380

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.Ranch
CountyNash
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.20
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.Forced Air
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(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.

E
Coopers Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.7 mi
H
Nash Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
M
Nash Central Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.8 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%

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

5986 Tar River Cove 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.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Rocky Mount 27803

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
$25K$633K

This home is worth more than 83% 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$352,244
CheaperTypical $203,010Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$229
CheaperTypical $126Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,551 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size1.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 5986 Tar River Cove Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27803Nash County
Estimated valuepricier than$352,24483% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22997% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²50% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.2 ac87% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than199171% of homes56% of homes

About 5986 Tar River Cove Dr

How much is 5986 Tar River Cove Dr, Rocky Mount, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5986 Tar River Cove Dr, Rocky Mount, NC is $352,244 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $323,442 to $381,046. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5986 Tar River Cove Dr, Rocky Mount, NC?

5986 Tar River Cove Dr, Rocky Mount, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 1.20-acre lot.

When was 5986 Tar River Cove Dr, Rocky Mount, NC built?

5986 Tar River Cove Dr, Rocky Mount, NC was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5986 Tar River Cove Dr, Rocky Mount, NC?

5986 Tar River Cove 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 5986 Tar River Cove Dr, 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 83% of them ($352,244 against a typical $203,010), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($229 against a typical $126), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,551 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (1.2 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1991 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Nash County, it is worth more than 80% 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 5986 Tar River Cove Dr, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5986 Tar River Cove Dr, Rocky Mount, NC was $1,442. The county assessed it at $169,380.

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