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$86,115$72 / 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 59How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $79,500 on Jun 19, 2020

978 RICE RD

HENDERSON, NC 27537
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,200 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.
1.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$86K
$50K low$122K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$79,500 · Jun 19, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,023 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$127,435 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,782
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,653
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$127,435
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,435

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyVANCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.62
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
New Hope Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Vance County Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.5 mi
H
Vance County High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.4 mi

District: Vance County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27537These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,973
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.123 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,553
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,779
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

978 Rice 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 less than 88% of homes in Henderson 27537
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Henderson 27537
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Henderson 27537
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Vance County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Henderson 27537

What homes are worth in Henderson 27537

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

This home
$42K$640K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Henderson 27537.

How it measures up in Henderson 27537

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Henderson 27537.

Estimated value$86,115
CheaperTypical $204,224Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$72
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size1.62 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 978 Rice Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHenderson 27537Vance County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,11512% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$729% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²26% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.62 ac71% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than19528% of homes16% of homes

About 978 Rice Rd

How much is 978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC is $86,115 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $50,412 to $121,818. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC last sell?

978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC last sold on Jun 19, 2020 for $79,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC?

978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 1.62-acre lot.

When was 978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC built?

978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC?

978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC is assigned to New Hope Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Vance County Middle School (middle), rated F; Vance County High School (high), rated F. All sit in Vance County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC compare to other homes in Henderson 27537?

Among the 9,543 homes in Henderson 27537, it is worth more than 12% of them ($86,115 against a typical $204,224), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($72 against a typical $135), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1.62 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1952 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Vance County, it is worth more than 26% 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 978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 978 Rice Rd, Henderson, NC was $1,023. The county assessed it at $127,435.

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