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$160,768
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 56How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $160,000 on Feb 20, 2026

170 JAMES DR

ROCKWELL, NC 28138
0
Baths
4.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$161K
$90K low$232K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Feb 20, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.102%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$163,440
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC · recorded Feb 20, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$415 (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.$62,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,000

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.20
22
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
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.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyROWAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.98
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Bostian Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Jesse Carson High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
M
China Grove Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi

District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28138These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,756
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.269 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,413
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

170 James Dr 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 77% of homes in Rowan County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Rowan County

What homes are worth in Rockwell 28138

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

This home
$37K$811K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Rockwell 28138.

How it measures up in Rockwell 28138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockwell 28138.

Estimated value$160,768
CheaperTypical $256,008Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size4.98 ac
SmallerTypical 1.06 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 170 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockwell 28138Rowan County
Estimated valuepricier than$160,76824% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.98 ac84% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than199050% of homes60% of homes

About 170 James Dr

How much is 170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC is $160,768 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $90,030 to $231,505. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC last sell?

170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC last sold on Feb 20, 2026 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC built?

170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

What schools serve 170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC?

170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC is assigned to Bostian Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Jesse Carson High School (high), rated B-; China Grove Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC compare to other homes in Rockwell 28138?

Among the 4,205 homes in Rockwell 28138, it is worth more than 24% of them ($160,768 against a typical $256,008), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (4.98 ac against a typical 1.06 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1990 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Rowan County, it is worth more than 23% 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 170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 170 James Dr, Rockwell, NC was $415. The county assessed it at $62,000.

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