Looking for peaceful country living? This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick ranch sits on nearly half an acre with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with an additional bonus room for extra living space, an office, or whatever fits your needs. Major updates include HVAC and water heater replaced in 2023, along with an encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier. Two garden/storage sheds provide plenty of extra storage, and the washer and dryer are included. A solid, move-in ready home with the space and quiet country setting you've been looking for.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
D F Walker Elementary
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
Chowan Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
John A Holmes High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Market insights
226 Happy Home Rd
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,253
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,253
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Chowan County
APN: 790000491427
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Sale and tax history for 226 Happy Home Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100595923
Sep 22, 2026
Price Changed
$200,000
$160/sq ft
Aug 13, 2026
Listed
$215,000
$172/sq ft
Hive MLS #100375380
Apr 26, 2023
Sold
$140,000
$112/sq ft
Mar 21, 2023
Listed
$135,000
$108/sq ft
+2
Enjoy the rural living of northeastern NC with this 3 BR / 1.5 Ba home. Nestled on nearly one-half acre, this home boasts a spacious backyard with a perimeter of trees providing shade on those sunny days. Sitting only a few miles from downtown Hertford, NC, about 40 minutes from Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, and less than an hour drive from the Hampton Roads area of VA, this home offers the benefits of rural living with the convenience of small town and big city life just a drive up the road. This home was remodeled in 2011 and over the past couple of years has had LVT and Tile flooring added to the common areas and the kitchen has been outfitted with stainless appliances. The front entry features a ramp and steps to help facilitate easier access Two sheds will remain with the property. Lot Measurements are approximate based on county tax records and maps.
Public Records
Feb 4, 2011
Sold
$126,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 21, 2009
Sold
$10,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$835
$11,280 + $102,373
$113,653
2022
$835 (+73.1%)
$11,280 + $102,373
$113,653
2021
$482 (+1.9%)
$10,300 + $48,180
$58,480
2020
$474
$10,300 + $48,180
$58,480
2019
$474 (+1.2%)
$10,300 + $48,180
$58,480
2018
$468 (+0.6%)
$10,300 + $48,180
$58,480
2017
$465 (+0.2%)
$10,300 + $48,180
$58,480
2016
$464 (+5.9%)
$10,300 + $48,180
$58,480
2014
$438 (−8.1%)
$10,300 + $48,180
$58,480
2013
$477
$12,018 + $52,853
$64,871
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,253
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,253
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chowan County
APN
790000491427
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
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 107° 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
Tyner, NC • 27980
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Tyner. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 226 Happy Home Rd
$194,952
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $240K to $395K.