Is a car needed in Rocky Mount, NC?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Rocky Mount, NC?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Rocky Mount, NC?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Rocky Mount, NC dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Rocky Mount, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Rocky Mount, NC quiet?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's quiet

Do kids play outside in Rocky Mount, NC?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Rocky Mount, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Rocky Mount, NC?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Rocky Mount, NC?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Rocky Mount, NC?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Rocky Mount, NC have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Rocky Mount, NC walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in Rocky Mount, NC?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Rocky Mount, NC walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Rocky Mount, NC?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say there are community events

What is the price history for 516 Eastern Ave?

516 Eastern Ave in Rocky Mount, NC last sold for $42,120 in September 2012.

Is Rocky Mount a buyer's or seller's market?

Rocky Mount is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Rocky Mount?

The median sale price in Rocky Mount is $174K. That is up $10K from the prior month.

What do residents say about Rocky Mount?

Residents describe Rocky Mount, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Rocky Mount, NC .

OFF MARKET

$42,120

Last sold price

6 Beds
2,028 sqft

516 Eastern Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 24, 2012 for $42,120

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
302 N Discovery St, Rocky Mount, NC	0.11	Apartment	$305,000	09/25/25	8	-	2,880
912 Tyan St, Rocky Mount, NC	1.25	Apartment	$50,000	06/10/26	4	2	1,620
408 Myrtle Ave, Rocky Mount, NC	0.49	Apartment	$11,300	07/17/26	4	2	1,332
1204-1206 Hargrove St, Rocky Mount, NC	0.93	Apartment	$160,000	06/10/26	4	-	1,500
104 Photinia Ct, Rocky Mount, NC	0.79	Apartment	$150,000	05/19/26	2	-	3,105
100 Photinia Ct, Rocky Mount, NC	0.80	Apartment	$150,000	05/19/26	2	-	3,105
516 Suburb St, Rocky Mount, NC	0.65	Apartment	$298,000	05/18/26	2	1	715
216 S Vyne St, Rocky Mount, NC	1.29	Apartment	$81,000	11/03/25	1	1	-
642 Cleveland St, Rocky Mount, NC	1.41	Apartment	$245,000	07/15/26	1	1	-
1101 Pitt St, Rocky Mount, NC	0.76	Apartment	$590,000	01/16/26	2	1	754

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
509 Rose Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.05	-	4	2	1,621	Off Market
501-503 Eastern Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.06	$120,100	3	2	1,316	Off Market
405 N Parker St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.11	-	4	2	1,768	Off Market
508 Sycamore Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.08	$183,300	3	1.5	1,232	Off Market
306 N Discovery St #A-B, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.11	$307,000	2	1	2,960	Off Market
432 N Daughtry St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.15	$97,400	3	2	1,169	Off Market
523-525 Sycamore Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.11	$163,100	3	2	2,280	Off Market
405 N Daughtry Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.17	$93,000	3	1	884	Recently Sold
421 N Daughtry Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.19	$80,000	3	1	1,506	Recently Sold
329 Rose Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.16	-	6	2	2,416	Off Market
515-517 N Daughtry Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.20	$119,900	4	2	1,680	For Sale
722 Eastern Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	0.18	$160,000	3	1.5	2,339	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Apartment

Year Built

1976

Living Area

2,028 sqft

About this House

This apartment is located at 516 Eastern Ave, Rocky Mount, NC. 516 Eastern Ave is in Rocky Mount, NC and in ZIP code 27801. This property has 6 bedrooms and approximately 2,028 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.36 acres and was built in 1976.

516 Eastern Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 is a 6 bedroom, 2,028 sqft apartment built in 1976. It last sold for $42,120 on Sep 24, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,408/month.

Home Details for 516 Eastern Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: BaseboardAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Footing

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 24, 2012 Source: Hive MLS #95090629	Sold	$42,120

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,173	$131,839

Additional Cost

Market trends in Rocky Mount

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$174K

$10KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

Price per sq ft

$117

$4MoM

Available listings

334

2MoM

Around this home

D S Johnson Elementary
3-5
Public
221 Students
Edgecombe County Public School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
this school is my least favorite school but its still fun.
Parent Review
3y ago
4 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Rocky Mount

At least 326 Trulia users voted on each feature.

87 % Say car is needed
79 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say yards are well-kept
65 % Say it's dog friendly
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
58 % Say it's quiet
56 % Say kids play outside
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
44 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say there's wildlife
43 % Say streets are well-lit
39 % Say there are sidewalks
39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
37 % Say people would walk alone at night
28 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
4w ago
"Very safe with neighbors looking out for each other. "
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Joy Pridgen
Resident
1y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood 6 years. Quiet and friendly neighborhood. Beautiful historic district."
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Joy Pridgen
Resident
1y ago
"I live in this neighborhood and people are friendly and respectful towards each other. Everything is convenient for shopping and restaurants. Traffic is not overwhelming."
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Takialcousar
Resident
2y ago
"Several people have dogs in this neighborhood. It is a pet friendly area. We don’t have pets though."
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Waveyy Azz Mac
Resident
2y ago
"Cookouts, the parades, the parties, the get togethers, the food, the food trucks, the seasonal sales"
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Sbparris
Resident
5y ago
"downeast festival, small city, the mills, great food, good people, great school spirit and athletic programs"
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Japri
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5y ago
"Close to everything and very well lit. Walking distance to Golden Corral, UEC Movie theatre and friendly neighbors! "
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Crystaljachmann
Resident
6y ago
"Good neighbors. Good neighborhood, quiet area. I’ve been here for three years and really like it. I feel safe and secure........."
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Mikibronxny25
Resident
6y ago
" I like seeing my neighbors and their dogs. Everyone is friendly! We may not know each other well but that dosen't mean we can't acknowledge each other. We all take pride in our neighborhood without a homeowner association. "
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Curtis U.
Resident
6y ago
"You see a lot of other dogs being walked and the area is pet friendly and neighbors really look out for each other "
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Curtis U.
Visitor
6y ago
"Neighborhood watch meetings all neighbors friendly special greet and meets everyone looks out for each other "
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Kingcoreylee33
Resident
6y ago
"I live in rocky mount and I love everything about it no problems great schools and my kids live here and I just wanna be around good people with no problems just enjoy life to the fullest with everything in it great community good food and ima great chef ready to start my own business family reunion around the corner and I’m just ready for it all "
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Kingcoreylee33
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"Everything is so nice and ppl are so nice I wld love to have my kids grow up in this area schools are awesome "
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Bernicemayo1977
Resident
6y ago
"I am private and I mind my own business The Neighboro would feel safe if more police patrol the streets "
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Babygirl029029
Resident
6y ago
"Just the events they have for the kids but not really a lot to do in rocky mount it’s not a safe place to live but a lot of the residents here treat you like family"
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Crystal D. W.
Resident
6y ago
"Their are a lot of great people here. I love going out to dinner. I still shop at the local stores here but I am more aware of my surroundings. It is still a lot of good in this area."
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Calandracherry
Resident
6y ago
"I’ve lived here for 9 years. Everyone seem to be friendly and will look out for each other. Community events will be great so neighbors can get to know each other"
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Laurapearceshopping
Resident
6y ago
"My commute is fine busy with vehicles and traffic, Benvenue is not easy to get on in the mornings. People are quite and never seem to be in anyone’s business around here "
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Ross M.
Resident
6y ago
"Events at Word Tabernacle Church. Make sure you visit us for Homecoming 2020. It’s going to be epic!"
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Mikibronxny25
Resident
6y ago
"We need more efficient public transportation and city government that is more dedicated to the economic development of this city."
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Lopezdave
Resident
7y ago
"not many homes around here that will accept dogs. maybe seen about four or five dogs around the neighborhood. "
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AG
Resident
7y ago
"Rocky Mount is not a very clean or safe city. I'm still here only because my house hasn't sold. The city feels and looks very run down."
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Katherine B.
Resident
7y ago
"I live down the road from the mill the library is nice and holds alot of event for kids there besides that not much really it's just alot of sirens and rude people mostly "
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Shermonica88nicholson
Visitor
7y ago
"It’s a nice family community but the only thing I can say is that I wish the properties had more space between the homes but other than that it’s very nice."
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Patsylwsuccess
Visitor
7y ago
"Even though I don't know many of my neighbors, when I go walking they speak, and sometimes take the time and talk to you. Neighbors keep to themselves, but is very nice. I can walk the neighborhood, and hve never had a problem with dogs, or people., and very well lit."
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James C.
Resident
7y ago
"Dogs are welcome in my neighborhood, we are a community who loves dogs..I have a dog and when he runs off he goes across the street to my neighbors house because he knows it's a dog over there.."
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Arnold
Resident
7y ago
"I’ve lived here for over three years. My neighbors are friendly and maintain their property’s appearance."
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Rooks.bunch5
Resident
7y ago
"Easy commute to anything. Clean neighborhood. Polite neighbors. Nice for bike riding. Safe for kids playing and walking. "
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Kjohnsoni4c
Resident
7y ago
"The neighborhood is great and very safe. We are close to many things and have good shopping, churches, etc!"
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Mills c.
Resident
8y ago
"it's just like any other neighborhood, people are friendly and outgoing. the parks are clean and the schools are decent enough"
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latoya d. w.
Resident
8y ago
"my neighbor, she is very good with keeping an eye on the house when we are gone. they are nice and don't mind when I play my music the garbage men are ALWAYS on time. "
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Frequently asked questions about 516 Eastern Ave

What is the price history for 516 Eastern Ave?
516 Eastern Ave in Rocky Mount, NC last sold for $42,120 in September 2012.
Is Rocky Mount a buyer's or seller's market?
Rocky Mount is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Rocky Mount?
The median sale price in Rocky Mount is $174K. That is up $10K from the prior month.
What do residents say about Rocky Mount?
Residents describe Rocky Mount, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Rocky Mount, NC.