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$208,943$201 / 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 79How 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

70 ROOKS RD

GATES, NC 27937
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,040 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$209K
$164K low$254K 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.$208,943
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$167,154

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$156 (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.$17,325 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,625
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,409
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,325

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.minimal

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.Conventional
CountyGates
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 160 ft²

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
Buckland Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.7 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi
H
Gates County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi

District: Gates County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27937These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,131
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,621
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,461
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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.Absentee owner
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

70 Rooks 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Gates County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Gates 27937
  • Among the smallest lots in Gates 27937
  • Older than 88% of homes in Gates 27937

What homes are worth in Gates 27937

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

This home
$48K$620K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Gates 27937.

How it measures up in Gates 27937

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gates 27937.

Estimated value$208,943
CheaperTypical $208,363Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,952 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1.29 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 70 Rooks Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGates 27937Gates County
Estimated valuepricier than$208,94350% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20188% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 acalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than194012% of homes17% of homes

About 70 Rooks Rd

How much is 70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC is $208,943 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $164,072 to $253,814. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC last sell?

70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC last sold on Sep 9, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC?

70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC built?

70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC?

70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC is assigned to Buckland Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Central Middle School (middle), rated C; Gates County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Gates County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC compare to other homes in Gates 27937?

Among the 1,680 homes in Gates 27937, it is worth more than 50% of them ($208,943 against a typical $208,363), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($201 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,952 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1.29 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1940 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Gates County, it is worth more than 49% 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 70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC was $156. The county assessed it at $17,325.

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