What makes these towns particularly intriguing is their pattern of appreciation.
Perhaps most striking is the accessibility to major transportation corridors that these towns share.
From Weldons position along I-95 to Windsors proximity to US-17, these communities offer both affordability and connectivity.
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Rich Square
Rich Square presents an interesting case study in rural North Carolina real estate appreciation.
The recent growth rate of 33.4% from 2020 to 2024 indicates sustained market strength.
Where is it?
This recent growth suggests increasing market interest in the area.
Scotland Neck is situated in Halifax County, northeastern North Carolina.
It lies approximately 40 miles west of Rocky Mount and is positioned along NC Highway 258.
Windsor
Windsor shows the most stable and consistent property values among the top ten affordable towns.
Values progressed from $53,107 in 2015 to $56,242 in 2020, reaching $71,429 in 2024.
Windsor serves as the county seat of Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina.
The town is situated along the Cashie River, approximately 30 miles inland from the Albemarle Sound.
Its location on US Highway 17 connects it to larger coastal regions.
The total appreciation of 58.4% over nine years demonstrates significant market improvement.
Enfield is located in Halifax County, in the northeastern region of North Carolina.
Hollister
Hollisters current home values stand at $62,289 (2024).
This moderate growth rate suggests a stable market environment.
Hollister is situated in Halifax County, in the northeastern part of North Carolina.
Parmele
Parmele currently shows home values at $55,865 (2024).
Parmele is located in Martin County in the eastern region of North Carolina.
Kelford
Kelfords current home values are $52,541 (2024).
Kelford is situated in Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina.
Weldon is positioned in Halifax County along the Roanoke River in northeastern North Carolina.
Lewiston Woodville
Lewiston Woodvilles current home values are $47,872 (2024).
Lewiston Woodville is located in Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina.
Roxobel
Roxobel currently shows the most affordable home values among the analyzed towns at $41,142 (2024).
Roxobel is situated in Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina.