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Margarettsville 27853

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.North Carolina
$75K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$126K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
202320252026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
202320252026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
202320252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.228
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$126K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,288 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1993
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.61%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.88%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.57%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.3%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.14.7 yrs

CommunityThese 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.573
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Margarettsville 27853 compares

By median home value, Margarettsville 27853 is the 5th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Northampton County, and its typical home is worth more than 51% of all homes in Northampton County.

Home values in Margarettsville 27853

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$38K$451K
ZIP codes in Northampton County ranked by median home value
#Northampton CountyMedian valueHomes
1Henrico 27842$690K1,770
2Pendleton 27862$172K323
3Gaston 27832$160K1,588
4Conway 27820$131K1,476
5Margarettsville 27853$126K228
6Woodland 27897$115K761
7Pleasant Hill 27866$106K399
8Jackson 27845$104K865
9Rich Square 27869$88K1,181
10Seaboard 27876$83K688
11Garysburg 27831$76K1,484

About the Margarettsville 27853 market

What is the median home price in Margarettsville 27853, NC?

The median sale price in Margarettsville 27853, NC is $75,000 (data through January 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Margarettsville 27853, NC each year?

6 homes sold in Margarettsville 27853, NC over the last 12 months (data through January 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Margarettsville 27853, NC?

Margarettsville 27853, NC contains 228 residential properties, with a median of 1,288 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1993. The median TopHap Estimate is $126K.

How does Margarettsville 27853, NC compare to the rest of Northampton County?

By median home value, Margarettsville 27853, NC is the 5th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Northampton County. Its typical home is worth more than 51% of all homes in Northampton County. Conway 27820 ranks just above it and Woodland 27897 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Margarettsville 27853, NC?

57% of homes in Margarettsville 27853, NC are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Margarettsville 27853, NC hold?

88% of mortgaged homes in Margarettsville 27853, NC are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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