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975 BACKWOODS RD

ROPER, NC 27970
0
Baths
1,288 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.
20 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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$193 (2022)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$33,680 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,680

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.60
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
80
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
85
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
16
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.96 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.73%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural/Rural (General)
CountyWashington
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.20.00
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.

E
Washington County Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
H
Washington County High SchoolD-
High · Grades 6–12 · 8.5 mi

District: Washington County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27970These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,988
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,355
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,754
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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.Yes

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

975 Backwoods 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Washington County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Washington County

How it measures up in Roper 27970

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roper 27970.

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,236 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size20 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 975 Backwoods Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoper 27970Washington County
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²53% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20 ac92% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than199780% of homes86% of homes

About 975 Backwoods Rd

How big is 975 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC?

975 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC has 1,288 square feet of living space and a 20.00-acre lot.

When was 975 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC built?

975 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

What schools serve 975 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC?

975 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC is assigned to Washington County Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Washington County High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Washington County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 975 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC compare to other homes in Roper 27970?

Among the 1,731 homes in Roper 27970, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 1,236 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (20 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1997 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 975 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC?

The 2022 property tax bill for 975 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC was $193. The county assessed it at $33,680.

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