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Last sold for $50,000 on Jan 31, 2020

8517 CLEARWATER DR

SIMS, NC 27880
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,096 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.
1.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Jan 31, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,239 (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.$673,727 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$576,227
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$673,727
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$673,727

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.39 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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
CountyWILSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.84
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Garage, Attached
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
Rock Ridge Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.4 mi
M
Springfield Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.0 mi
H
Hunt High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 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%

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How this home compares

8517 Clearwater 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Wilson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Wilson County
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Wilson County

How it measures up in Sims 27880

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

Living area2,096 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,562 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size1.84 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 8517 Clearwater Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSims 27880Wilson County
Living areabigger than2,096 ft²83% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.84 ac72% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than202088% of homes95% of homes

About 8517 Clearwater Dr

When did 8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC last sell?

8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC last sold on Jan 31, 2020 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC?

8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,096 square feet of living space and a 1.84-acre lot.

When was 8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC built?

8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC?

8517 Clearwater Dr, 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 8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC compare to other homes in Sims 27880?

Among the 1,426 homes in Sims 27880, it is bigger than 83% of them (2,096 ft² against a typical 1,562 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (1.84 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2020 against a typical 2002). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8517 Clearwater Dr, Sims, NC was $4,239. The county assessed it at $673,727.

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