The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27957 sells for about $140,100, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 27957 — Merry Hill
The housing market in 27957 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural North Carolina trends. Market activity is limited by low turnover and a lack of new development, keeping the area affordable but stagnant in terms of growth. Demand is primarily driven by local residents rather than outside investment.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking affordable, rural living, including retirees or individuals working in agriculture and local services who prioritize lower housing costs over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 8.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 19.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 27957, Bertie County NC
Schools in this rural Bertie County area are primarily served by the Bertie County Schools district, which faces challenges typical of rural, low-density regions.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with the Roanoke River basin and coastal storm activity, necessitating careful review of flood insurance requirements.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily driven by agricultural production and local government services; there is minimal large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Bertie County at a uniform rate applied to the appraised value, with no significant municipal-level special districts reported for this rural ZIP.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs in Windsor or nearby counties via rural state highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to the Roanoke River for fishing and boating, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units being single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, forestry, and public sector employment within Bertie County.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
Bertie County utilizes a county-wide appraisal system with periodic revaluations to determine property tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district taxation; no specialized MUD or PID districts are active.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's designation as a flood-prone zone, requiring mandatory coverage for many properties.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year estimates for ZCTA 27957.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The Herringbone Edenton4.48.2 mi
- Roanoke River Lighthouse4.88.2 mi
- Livermon Park & Mini Zoo4.411.5 mi
- Penelope Barker House Welcome Center4.78.2 mi
- Colonial Waterfront Park4.88.2 mi
- Historic Edenton State Historic Site4.78.3 mi
- Roanoke River Lighthouse4.88.2 mi
- Penelope Barker House Welcome Center4.78.2 mi
- Historic Edenton State Historic Site4.78.3 mi
- Historic Hope4.814.9 mi
- The Port o’ Plymouth Museum4.513.6 mi
- Livermon Park & Mini Zoo4.411.5 mi
- Colonial Waterfront Park4.88.2 mi
- Queen Anne Park4.68.4 mi
- Albemarle Plantation Marina4.719.7 mi
- Occano Clubhouse & The Grill at Salmon Creek4.75.4 mi
- Rocky Hock Campground LLC4.66.7 mi
- Occano Golf Club4.75.4 mi
- Murray L. Nixon Fishery4.69.7 mi
- Chowan Crossing Shopping Center4.28.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional access for fishing and recreational boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.