Halifax County property record for 279 Zoo Rd S, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 2.04 acres (88,862 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,412 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3988-18-20-8865 |
| Primary APN | 3988-18-20-8865 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 88,862 sqft (2.04 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 600 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 279 ZOO RD S |
|---|---|
| City | ROANOKE RAPIDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27870-8391 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GLASGOW LD |
| Jurisdiction | HALIFAX NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ROANOKE RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 930504 |
279 Zoo Rd S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1997.
Source: Halifax County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 ZOO RD S, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870-8391 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1708 / 110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Zoo Rd S was $1,412.
Source: Halifax County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax County |
| Unified School District | Halifax County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $129,500 (-) Land $13,300 Building $116,200 | ||
| 2025 | $1,412.00 | $129,500 Land $13,300 Building $116,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,227.00 | $103,400 Land $13,300 Building $90,100 | $103,400 Land $13,300 Building $90,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Zoo Rd S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 279 Zoo Rd S is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX serves 20,250 people · EPA ID NC0442040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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