Gates County property record for 789 Rooks Rd, Gates, NC 27937
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 568 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $513 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00567 |
| Primary APN | 10-00567 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 568 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 5109 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 789 ROOKS RD |
| City | GATES |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27937-9516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | BUTLER |
| Jurisdiction | GATES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | REYNOLDSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
789 Rooks Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2002.
Source: Gates County records, as of October 12, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | SUNBURY, NC 27979 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 206 / 457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 789 Rooks Rd was $513, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Gates County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gates County |
| Unified School District | Gates County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $513.00 (+1.99%) | $85,641 (-) Land $55,910 Building $29,731 | $85,641 (-) Land $55,910 Building $29,731 |
| 2025 | $503.00 | $85,641 Land $55,910 Building $29,731 | $85,641 Land $55,910 Building $29,731 |
| 2023 | $503.00 | $67,891 Land $46,530 Building $21,361 | $67,891 Land $46,530 Building $21,361 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 789 Rooks Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 29, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 789 Rooks Rd 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 | GATES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 11,621 people · EPA ID NC0437020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fybe Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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