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$27,905$50 / 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 68How 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
Last sold for $5,000 on Dec 1, 1969

838 GAY ST

ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804
2
Beds
1
Baths
560 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.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$28K
$19K low$37K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Dec 1, 1969
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.$27,905
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$22,324

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$125 (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.$19,810 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,890
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$19,810

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
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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (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

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 · 1.8 mi
E
Benvenue Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 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

838 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 least valuable homes in Rocky Mount 27804
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Rocky Mount 27804
  • Among the smallest homes in Rocky Mount 27804
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Nash County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Rocky Mount 27804

What homes are worth in Rocky Mount 27804

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

This home
$43K$693K

This home is worth less than almost all 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.

Estimated value$27,905
CheaperTypical $225,216Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$50
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 838 Gay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Mount 27804Nash County
Estimated valuepricier than$27,905almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$505% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than560 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac14% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than19105% of homes7% of homes

About 838 Gay St

How much is 838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC is $27,905 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $18,866 to $36,944. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC last sell?

838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC last sold on Dec 1, 1969 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC?

838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 560 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC built?

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

What schools serve 838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC?

838 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 838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Mount 27804?

Among the 10,072 homes in Rocky Mount 27804, it is worth more than almost none of them ($27,905 against a typical $225,216), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($50 against a typical $138), it is bigger than almost none of them (560 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1910 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Nash County, it is worth more than almost no 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 838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC was $125. The county assessed it at $19,810.

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