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Last sold for $4,500 on Jun 4, 2021

837 GAY ST

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804
1
Beds
1
Baths
588 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
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.$4,500 · Jun 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$75 (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.$11,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,060
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,870
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,930

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
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.1939
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Rocky Mount Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Rocky Mount High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Benvenue Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.7 mi

District: Nash County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27804These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
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.18%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.682 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,404
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,636
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

837 Gay St 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Rocky Mount 27804
  • Among the smallest lots in Nash County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Rocky Mount 27804

How it measures up in Rocky Mount 27804

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Mount 27804.

Living area588 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,623 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 837 Gay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27804Nash County
Living areabigger than588 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than19105% of homes6% of homes

About 837 Gay St

When did 837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC last sell?

837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC last sold on Jun 4, 2021 for $4,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC?

837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 588 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC built?

837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC?

837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC is assigned to Rocky Mount Middle School (middle), rated C-; Rocky Mount High School (high), rated D+; Benvenue Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Nash County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 27804?

Among the 10,072 homes in Rocky Mount 27804, it is bigger than almost none of them (588 ft² against a typical 1,623 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1910 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 837 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC was $75. The county assessed it at $11,930.

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