521 Rapids St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
SOLD
DEC 4, 2025

521 Rapids St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$240,000

Last Sold: Dec 4, 2025
2% over list $235K
$160/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,499/mo*

$240,000

Last Sold: Dec 4, 2025
2% over list $235K
$160/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,499/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Charming Updated Brick Ranch, with a NEW ROOF & NEW HVAC (2023)!! Upon entering the front door the open layout encompasses you! The foyer nicely organizes your necessities and flows into the large living room, dining area, and den/office area. The kitchen features granite and solid surface countertops! Off the kitchen you'll find the attached garage that has plenty of space to hangout or to store your toys and a laundry area. Down the hall there are 2 bedrooms with a shared full bathroom that has a tub/shower combo and a master suite that has a white tiled shower. Enjoy your evenings grilling on your back deck with your privacy fenced in back yard! There is another storage shed as well. This home is in the RRGSD and very close to Belmont Elementary School. Only a short drive to the Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Park which has a swimming area, walking trails, and a dock. Schedule your own private tour today!!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 08, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$160/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 521 Rapids St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1500 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, DeckFencing: WoodFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Concrete
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public SewerWater Body: None
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1500 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential/VacationStructure Type: Site BuiltArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $235,000Price Per Sqft: $160/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Roanoke RapidsCommunity: .Non-Subdivision
School Information
Elementary School: BelmontJr High / Middle School: ChalonerHigh School: Roanoke Rapids

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1500 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 139739Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1500

Additional Information

Park
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Jessica Council
Wilkie Real Estate
Bought with: Leslie Acree, Wilkie Real Estate
Source: Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston BOR, MLS#139739

Price History for 521 Rapids St

DatePriceEventSource
12/04/2025$240,000Sold
Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston BOR #139739
10/31/2025$235,000PendingRoanoke Valley Lake Gaston BOR #139739
08/14/2025$235,000PendingToActiveRoanoke Valley Lake Gaston BOR #139739
08/01/2025$235,000PendingRoanoke Valley Lake Gaston BOR #139739
07/09/2025$235,000Listed For SaleRoanoke Valley Lake Gaston BOR #139739
10/28/2021$178,000Sold
N/A
03/16/2010$165,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Roanoke Rapids

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,417
Assessment$133,900
Home facts updated by county records

Homeowner tools

Estimated monthly rent$1,457/mo

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Comparable Sales for 521 Rapids St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.18
Single-Family Home
$237,500
01/23/26
3
1.5
1,885
0.10
Single-Family Home
$207,000
06/26/25
3
2
1,657
0.15
Single-Family Home
$190,000
03/25/26
3
2
1,860
0.15
Single-Family Home
$219,500
04/17/26
3
2
1,402
0.25
Single-Family Home
$200,000
01/30/26
3
2.5
1,512
0.27
Single-Family Home
$195,000
07/03/25
3
2.5
2,694
0.44
Single-Family Home
$155,000
12/22/25
3
2
1,762
0.28
Single-Family Home
$122,500
09/19/25
3
1
1,500

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Roanoke Rapids

At least 90 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 42 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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  • Adrian D.
    "Great neighborhood my kids love it and quite my business is very profitable and my kids can play with no problems "
  • Steven Y.
    "I use the I-95 corridor from Richmond to Fayettville, and totally enjoy driving!! After spending 25 years in Raleigh, NC, northern NC is AWESOME!!"
  • tamaraluv75
    "Be a parent .. Dont let these Streets raise your child(ren). There really isn't a whole lot for children to do around Roanoke Rapids.. "
  • Cleanman252
    "There isn’t anything that makes this neighborhood special. There are no special events ever held. There are only a few places kids can go. "
  • Saundra C.
    "my neighbors are friendly in they stay to there self they look out for my house when I'm gone my watch my dog while I'm gone "
  • Frances T.
    "I’ve lived here all my life. I went to Roanoke Rapids High School and Halifax Community College. My daughter went to Halifax Academy and graduated from ECU and got her BSN in nursing "
  • Heather W.
    "RoNoke rapids is just what you see or smell for that matter live close to the paper mill and both inside and outside is going to smell like sewage "
  • Renechrisrob
    "My area is very quite, no drama and is in the greatest school system. Every one wants to live in this area due to the school system."
  • Renechrisrob
    "It is a quiet area and a great school system, which everyone is trying to reside in this area. Also, it is the middle between the North and South of the Eastern United States."
  • Nnb_home
    "i have lived in this community for 6 years. Neighborhood safe and very friendly, quiet and ideal for growing families and retirees alike. "
  • tamaraluv75
    "I rent in this area.. I prefer not to live in this area the smell of the papermill makes this neighborhood unique! "
  • Yvetgonzalez
    "My neighborhood is not that great its loud and breakins happen often police respond at a rapid time "

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Copyright Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
521 Rapids St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home built in 1974. This property is not currently available for sale. 521 Rapids St was last sold on Dec 4, 2025 for $240,000 (2% higher than the asking price of $235,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 521 Rapids St is $242,500.