This former SCHOOLHOUSE rocks! Looking for an affordable home in Gates County, NC, just minutes from the Virginia line? This adorable, historic home in Gates awaits your special touch! This house is situated on a lovely lot in the peaceful country and it has the high ceilings and unique character that is only possible due to its original use, a school house! Used as a family home for many years, this 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH country charmer is waiting for YOU!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$126Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by The Morrisette Group• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty/Moyock
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,376
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gates County
APN
0300379
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Fencing: None
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1376
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 213 x 148 x 213 x 154
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Zoning: A-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
Elementary School: Buckland Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Central Middle
High School: Gates County High
Location Information
Directions: From Suffolk, take Hwy 13 S into NC. Left on Rooks Rd. Property will be approximately 0.6 miles on the right. From Winton, NC, take Hwy 13 N. Right on Rooks Rd. Property will be approximately 0.6 miles on the right.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,376
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Gates County
APN: 0300379
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Buckland Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
Central Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
4/10
Gates County Senior High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gates, NC • 27937
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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32
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.5 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$165,000 – $200,000
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