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Last sold for $3,500 on May 15, 2002

BACKWOODS RD

ROPER, NC 27970
0
Baths
1,456 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
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.$3,500 · May 15, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$37 (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.$4,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,400

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.27
96
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. 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.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.64%
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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 · 1.8 mi
H
Washington County High SchoolD-
High · Grades 6–12 · 8.7 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.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

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.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Roper 27970
  • Newer than 70% 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 area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,238 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How Backwoods Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoper 27970Washington County
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²67% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac7% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than198461% of homes70% of homes

About Backwoods Rd

When did Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC last sell?

Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC last sold on May 15, 2002 for $3,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC?

Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC has 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC built?

Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.

What schools serve Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC?

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

Among the 1,731 homes in Roper 27970, it is bigger than 67% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,238 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1984 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 Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Backwoods Rd, Roper, NC was $37. The county assessed it at $4,400.

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