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$478,471$514 / 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

8261 OLD RALEIGH RD

SIMS, NC 27880
1
Beds
1
Baths
930 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.
36.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$478K
$442K low$515K 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.$478,471
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$382,777

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,372 (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.$329,558 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,091
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$236,467
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$329,558
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$390,886

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2012
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.36.01
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood 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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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
Rock Ridge Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.5 mi
M
Springfield Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.3 mi
H
Hunt High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi

District: Wilson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27880These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,176
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.119 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,050
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,508
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%

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

8261 Old Raleigh 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 95% of homes in Wilson County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Wilson County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Sims 27880
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Wilson County
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Wilson County

What homes are worth in Sims 27880

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

This home
$86K$690K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Sims 27880.

How it measures up in Sims 27880

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sims 27880.

Estimated value$478,471
CheaperTypical $289,537Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$514
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area930 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,565 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size36.01 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 8261 Old Raleigh Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSims 27880Wilson County
Estimated valuepricier than$478,47183% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$514almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than930 ft²5% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than36.01 ac96% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than199739% of homes68% of homes

About 8261 Old Raleigh Rd

How much is 8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC is $478,471 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $441,565 to $515,377. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC last sell?

8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC?

8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 930 square feet of living space and a 36.01-acre lot.

When was 8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC built?

8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC?

8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC is assigned to Rock Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Springfield Middle School (middle), rated B; Hunt 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 8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC compare to other homes in Sims 27880?

Among the 1,424 homes in Sims 27880, it is worth more than 83% of them ($478,471 against a typical $289,537), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($514 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 5% of them (930 ft² against a typical 1,565 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (36.01 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1997 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Wilson County, it is worth more than 95% 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 8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8261 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC was $2,372. The county assessed it at $329,558.

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