As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,293
$54,300 + $246,500
$300,800
2024
$1,293 (+11.3%)
$54,300 + $246,500
$300,800
2023
$1,162
$47,300 + $143,200
$190,500
2022
$1,162
$47,300 + $143,200
$190,500
2021
$1,162
$47,300 + $143,200
$190,500
2020
$1,162 (+8.2%)
$47,300 + $143,200
$190,500
2019
$1,074
$47,300 + $128,800
$176,100
2018
$1,074 (+10.9%)
$47,300 + $128,800
$176,100
2017
$969
$47,300 + $128,800
$176,100
2016
$968 (+13.1%)
$47,300 + $128,800
$176,100
2014
$856
$47,300 + $108,400
$155,700
Tax history for 889 Rakes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,293
$54,300 + $246,500
$300,800
2024
$1,293 (+11.3%)
$54,300 + $246,500
$300,800
2023
$1,162
$47,300 + $143,200
$190,500
2022
$1,162
$47,300 + $143,200
$190,500
2021
$1,162
$47,300 + $143,200
$190,500
2020
$1,162 (+8.2%)
$47,300 + $143,200
$190,500
2019
$1,074
$47,300 + $128,800
$176,100
2018
$1,074 (+10.9%)
$47,300 + $128,800
$176,100
2017
$969
$47,300 + $128,800
$176,100
2016
$968 (+13.1%)
$47,300 + $128,800
$176,100
2014
$856
$47,300 + $108,400
$155,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A1
Agricultural District
This district includes unincorporated portions of the county that are occupied by various open uses such as farms, forests, lakes, reservoirs, streams and park lands. This district is established for the purpose of facilitating existing and future farming operations, preserving farm and forest lands, conserving water and other natural resources, reducing soil erosion, preventing water pollution, and protecting watersheds and reducing hazards from flood and fire.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Assembly / meeting place
Religious facility
Day care facility
Commercial & retail-Other
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Library
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Slab
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Slab
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,100
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,500
Building Sq. Ft: 2,100
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: RT 863
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Metal Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Garage / Carport Type: Metal
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 383,241
Municipality Name: ROCKY MOUNT
Acres: 8.798
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY SUBURB - VAC
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,100
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8.8 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Franklin County
APN: 082/00/012/02////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Schools
Sontag Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
4/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
7/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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