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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,079 (+17.7%)
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2025
$917
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2024
$917
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2023
$917
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2022
$917 (+31.9%)
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2021
$695
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
2020
$695
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
2019
$695
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
2018
$695 (+1.6%)
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
2017
$684
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
Tax history for 542 Watertower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,079 (+17.7%)
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2025
$917
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2024
$917
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2023
$917
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2022
$917 (+31.9%)
$22,000 + $112,800
$134,800
2021
$695
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
2020
$695
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
2019
$695
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
2018
$695 (+1.6%)
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
2017
$684
$22,000 + $71,900
$93,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A2
General Agricultural District
The A-2 district is designed to implement the comprehensive plan goals related to the preservation of the county's agricultural industry, economy, and rural character. This is achieved by giving preference to uses that conserve agricultural and forestall land, protect water and air quality, and conserve water and other natural and ecological resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,116
Basement Type: Walk Out
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,116
Building Sq. Ft: 2,232
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PENN LAIRD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 26,397
Legal Lot Number: 37
Municipality Name: ROCKINGHAM
Acres: 0.606
Zoning Code: A2
County Use Description: AGR <20 AC (SUB RES)
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Connected
Sewer Type: Septic
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,116
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 126 C A 37
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
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Schools
Cub Run Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Montevideo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Spotswood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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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