NOSTALGIACATION! When Nostalgia and Location collide. These are words that come to mind when you see this stunning property. Nostalgia--that ''sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy associations''. And Location--this is the epicenter of RM's roots (where former Mayors, doctors, and corporate presidents--founders of Rocky Mount--lived). With tree-lined streets, sidewalks, 100+ year old homes with front porches and interesting architecture, this home is close to everything. 1 block to the Library, 2 blocks to the Imperial Centre for the Arts, 3 blocks to the Event Center, 4 blocks from downtown, 5 blocks to the Farmer's Market, 6 blocks to the Rocky Mount Mills food, beverage, and entertainment campus, and 7 blocks from the greenway running along the Tar River. Walking, biking, fishing, kayaking. And then, there is this incredible home! Beyond the covered front porch and open patio, there is a grand foyer with gleaming hardwoods, 2 chandeliers, and a gracefully curved staircase to the second floor. Enormous rooms with 11-foot ceilings, huge windows allowing tons of natural lighting. 3419 sq ft of heated and cooled space includes a living room, den, dining room, kitchen with butler's pantry, an enclosed porch with heating/cooling, 5 bedrooms (one downstairs), an office, large upstairs hallway, 2 bathrooms, small cellar (wine?). Sellers just added a new HVAC system for the second floor. The upstairs, while functional, needs some updates and cosmetic changes--an opportunity for you to add your special touches to this home's story. Current and former owners have done much of the tough stuff -- roof replacement, HVAC for first floor and now the second floor, exterior painting, electrical, plumbing, flooring -- all done with a nod to its historic roots. This is an older home that you can truly live in while working on it. If you need tons of open space, love older homes, and doable projects, THIS IS IT! This is HOME!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$72Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Belinda Faulkner• Moorefield Real Estate LLC
Bought with Belinda Faulkner• Moorefield Real Estate LLC
Est. $1,712 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 521 Falls Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100558955
Apr 9, 2026
Sold
$245,000
$72/sq ft
Mar 11, 2026
Pending
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Mar 8, 2026
Listed
$260,000
$76/sq ft
Hive MLS #100522179
Nov 16, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2025
Listed
$250,000
$73/sq ft
Hive MLS #100154781
Jun 4, 2019
Sold
$109,000
$32/sq ft
Mar 12, 2019
Listed
$109,000
$32/sq ft
+11
Location, location, location! 5 blocks from downtown, 6 blocks to Rocky Mount Mills campus, 1.3 miles from new NC DMV offices. This historic beauty boasts 3,395 sf of space, including an elegant grand hallway with curved staircase, living room dining room, pantry, kitchen, den, office, 5 BR, 2 baths, an enclosed back porch/laundry area, a dry partial basement perfect for a wine cellar, a relaxing rocking chair front porch/patio, and back yard. Beautiful hardwoods, tall ceilings, large windows, built-ins, and fireplaces throughout. While numerous repairs/ projects have been completed on this home such as the 2017 downstairs HVAC with new ductwork and 2018 repaired, restored, painted exterior, there are still some vintage areas of the home awaiting a new owner's vision and enhancement.
Hive MLS #95099841
Mar 31, 2017
Sold
$33,521
$10/sq ft
Apr 10, 2016
Listed
$55,000
$16/sq ft
Hive MLS #95092159
Jun 22, 2012
Sold
$22,000
$6/sq ft
Feb 10, 2012
Listed
$29,900
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$991
$14,680 + $142,690
$157,370
2024
$991 (+49.0%)
$14,680 + $142,690
$157,370
2023
$665
$11,740 + $87,550
$99,290
2022
$665
$11,740 + $87,550
$99,290
2021
$665 (+166.5%)
$11,740 + $87,550
$99,290
2020
$250
$11,740 + $25,520
$37,260
2019
$250
$11,740 + $25,520
$37,260
2018
$250
$11,740 + $25,520
$37,260
2017
$250 (−24.1%)
$11,740 + $25,520
$37,260
2016
$329
$11,740 + $25,520
$37,260
2015
$329
$14,678 + $34,491
$49,169
2013
$329
$14,678 + $34,491
$49,169
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
3,395
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Nash County
APN
385015631193
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-10
Low Density Residential District
The R-10 district is intended to provide for urban residential development, which is designed to provide quiet, low-density areas for single-family living with related recreational facilities protected from intrusion of commercial and industrial activity. Permitted uses are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the area and permit certain home occupations as set forth in this LDC.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: On Street, Additional Parking, On Site, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s), Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Space Heater, Natural Gas, Zoned
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Window Features: Window Coverings
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Gas Oven, Washer, Dryer, Gas Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 14
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Porch, See Remarks
Fencing: Brick, Partial
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 3419
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Open Lot, Level
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.28
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 160
Lot Size Area: 0.28
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Zoning: RES
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Laundry, Maintenance Grounds
Schools Information
Elementary School: Benvenue
Middle Or Junior School: Rocky Mount Middle
High School: Rocky Mount Senior High
Location Information
Directions: From Highway 64 (Future Interstate 87) take the Peachtree/Falls Road Exit. Take Peachtree Street toward downtown. Turn left onto Grace Street, then left onto Falls Road. Home is on the right.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,395
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Nash County
APN: 385015631193
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Rocky Mount Area Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Benvenue Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
Rocky Mount Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Rocky Mount High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rocky Mount, NC • 27804
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$263,000 – $318,000
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