874 Roper Springs Rd · South Rosemary, NC 27870

$35,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,157 sqft · SingleFamily · 14 Days on market

Built 1943 Poor condition 2.78 ac lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.2/10.0
• Condition / age +1.0/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Investor Special on 2.78 Acres! Endless potential with this fixer-upper located just outside the Roanoke Rapids and Littleton city limits. Situated on a spacious 2.78-acre lot, this property is perfect for investors, flippers, or anyone looking to create their dream home from the ground up. The home requires significant remodeling and repairs, offering a blank canvas to bring your vision to life. Enjoy the privacy of rural living while still being conveniently close to town amenities. Cash only. Sold as-is. Bring your ideas and unlock the possibilities this property has to offer!

Key facts

• Rural living
• Spacious lot
• 2.78 acres

Tags

• 2.78 ACRES
• SPACIOUS LOT
• RURAL LIVING

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Lot is approximately 2.78 acres; Zoned residential; Located in a non-subdivision

Exterior

• Parking: No garage
• Utilities: Public water; Septic tank
• Home design: Residential property; Residential/Vacation subtype; One story
• Construction: Metal roof
• Exterior features: Garden; Front porch; Property has a view

Interior

• Bathrooms: One full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Has heating; Space heater; No central cooling
• Interior features: Five total rooms; No fireplace; No built-in appliances listed

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $35k. Condition is rated poor.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $663 ($8k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $35k).

Location & tenants

• Location reads 59/100 on livability (#546 in NC) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime A-; Watch: amenities F, commute F, employment F.
• Halifax County Schools (rural): math 6% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #177 of 178 in NC (top 99%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 82% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Halifax County Early College High (math 75% / reading 70%, grade B+, #106 of 535 statewide, top 20%, 128 students, 98% FRL) — zoned schools average 98% FRL vs 82% district-wide (16 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 72% at this address vs 15% district-wide (+57 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Halifax County Schools average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
• Market conditions: 143 active listings in the ZIP; 55 units permitted in Halifax County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $242 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Halifax County population projected at -27% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $10k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 14 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1943 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 48% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $35,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
2. Built in 1943 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 3.27% ✓
• Cap rate: 29.01%
• Cash-on-cash: 81.14%
• DSCR: 4.61
• GRM: 2.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 81.4%
• Equity multiple: 4.73×
• Total profit: $36,551
• Equity at exit: $5,219

10-year hold

• IRR: 84.8%
• Equity multiple: 9.80×
• Total profit: $86,245
• Equity at exit: $3,026

Cash invested: $9,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State North Carolina: 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable but court speed varies.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 27870

• Home prices YoY: -21.1%
• Active inventory: 143
• Price-to-rent: 2.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,145 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$184
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$44 /mo · $525/yr
• Insurance: −$15
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$240
• Net cashflow: $663

Break-even live

Break-even rent $306

Max offer price $35,000

Occupancy floor 37%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $8,750
• Closing costs: $1,050
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 2 events

1. 2026-04-30
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-16
   listed $35,000 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 48% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,740
• − Mortgage interest: −$1,961
• − Property taxes: −$525
• − Insurance: −$175
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,099
• − Management: −$1,099
• − Depreciation: −$1,018
• Taxable income: $7,863
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,887
• After-tax cash flow: $6,065/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 6 photos

Poor 20/100 Extensive rehab

This fixer-upper requires extensive repairs and improvements to bring it up to code and increase its value. Significant work is needed on the exterior, roof, and structural elements.

Repairs flagged

• Major siding — Severe weathering and damage
• Major roof — Exposed roof structure, missing shingles
• Major porch — Structural issues with porch and foundation
• Major foundation — Structural issues with porch and foundation

Value-add opportunities

• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and property value
• Both Roof replacement — Critical to the structural integrity and safety of the property
• Both Exterior siding repair/replacement — Improves the home's appearance and energy efficiency
• Both Porch and foundation repairs — Stabilizes the structure and enhances the home's value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
siding · Severe weathering and damage	Major	$15,000–50,000
roof · Exposed roof structure, missing shingles	Major	$15,000–50,000
porch · Structural issues with porch and foundation	Major	$15,000–50,000
foundation · Structural issues with porch and foundation	Major	$15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 4 items		$60,000–200,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and property value ↑
• Both Roof replacement — Critical to the structural integrity and safety of the property ↑
• Both Exterior siding repair/replacement — Improves the home's appearance and energy efficiency ↑
• Both Porch and foundation repairs — Stabilizes the structure and enhances the home's value ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Halifax County Schools
• NCES district ID: 3701950
• Math proficiency: 6% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 24% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $29,104
• Composite: 11.7/100
• National rank: #9690
• State rank: #177 of 178 in NC

Livability — South Rosemary

• Score: 59/100
• State rank: #546
• US rank: #19997

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime A- Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety D- User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Halifax County · 24,958 people
• Metro: Roanoke Rapids, NC
• Population (ZIP): 24,958
• Household income: $49,502
• Rent vs Own: 41.6% rent · 58.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 822.0

Population outlook (Halifax County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 47,976 people
• By 2030: 45,450 · -5.3%
• By 2040: 39,980 · -16.7%
• By 2050: 34,863 · -27.3%
• By 2075: 25,577 · -46.7%
• By 2100: 18,365 · -61.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.61)
• Race & ethnicity: White 47% Black 40% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 5% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Italian 1% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 94% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Halifax

• 2024 margin: D (+17.7) · D 58.5% · R 40.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -10.6pp toward R · 2008: 28.2pp · 2024: 17.7pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+17.7 2020: D+21.2 2016: D+26.9 2012: D+32.0 2008: D+28.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -47.78%
• Current HPI: 179.1705
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Roanoke Rapids, NC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 26

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	2	$213B
▸Retail	2	$95B
▸Industrial Conglomerate	1	$38B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$35B
▸Utilities	1	$30B
▸Industrial Machinery	1	$19B

Price history

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-30 Pending — RVLG
• 2026-04-16 Listed $35,000 RVLG