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5520 Tar Island Drive

Rocky Mount, NC 27803

4 beds
5 baths
3,823 sqft
~1 acre lot
$200 per sqft
2024 build
– on site

Beautiful home located in Tar River Reservoir area of rural Nash County! Situated on 0.95 acres. Open split floorplan with finished upstairs. Each bedroom has its own bath plus a Half Bath for guests! Open Family Room with Cathedral Ceiling, Wooden Beams, Stone Fireplace (gas logs) and custom cabinetry. Dining Room, Foyer, Office with Barn Doors. Kitchen includes oversized work island, granite tops, custom cabinetry, Z-line dual fuel stove, microwave drawer, dishwasher, lots of countertop space. Walk-in Pantry. Back hallway with drop zone area for jackets & belongings. Large Laundry Room with custom cabinetry & sink. Owners' Suite features Ensuite Bath with Double vanities, separate shower, & soaking tub. Large walk-in closet. Also located on first floor are the second & third bedrooms. Finished upstairs area includes Bedroom with huge walk-in closet, Full Bath, Bonus Room, and a Flex Room (Exercise, Crafts, Office, etc.). Large walk-in attic storage. Screened Porch, 2-car attached garage. High-end LVP throughout (no carpet). Freshly repainted interior walls. Tankless water heater. Sealed crawlspace. Security System. County taxes only! Located close to nearby public boat ramps for the Tar River Reservoir. Convenient to I-95, US 64, US 264, and other major highways. Easy commute to Raleigh or Greenville.

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Sandra Pope Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 20, 2025 •

MLS# 10110591 —

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The Building

Year Built:

2024
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Architectural Style:

Farmhouse
Structure Type:

House
Direction Faces:

East
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

See Remarks
Stories:

1
Levels:

One and One Half
Basement:

true
Basement:

Crawl Space
Patio And Porch Features:

Front Porch
Building Area Total:

3823
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

3823
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

14
Interior Features:

Bathtub/Shower Combination
Flooring:

Vinyl
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Laundry Features:

Laundry Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3823
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

From I-95, turn east onto NC Hwy 97. Turn north on S. Old Carriage Rd. Right on Bend of the River Road. Cross over bridge. Turn left onto Tar Island Drive. Home on left.
Latitude:

35.887498
Longitude:

-77.889874
Coordinates:

-77.889874, 35.887498

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Level
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

RA-40
Parcel Number:

372700898728
Lot Size Acres:

0.95
Lot Size Area:

41382
Lot Size Dimensions:

130 x 320.14
Lot Size SqFt:

41382
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Fencing:

None
View:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

4965

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

4.5
Total Baths:

4.5
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Gas Pack
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic Tank
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School:

Nash - Coopers
Middle Or Junior School:

Nash - Nash Central
High School:

Nash - Nash Central

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Lake Haven
Association:

true
Association Fee:

100
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Pool Private:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Attached Garage:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$764,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,095
Taxes	$413
Insurance	$210
HOA fees	$8
Utilities	$182 See report
Total	$4,908/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/19/25 Jul 19, 2025	Listed / Active	DMLS	$764,900	21.9%
9/12/24 Sep 12, 2024		HIVE	$627,500
9/1/24 Sep 1, 2024		HIVE

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This house located in Lakebreeze, NC 27803 is currently for sale for $764,900. 5520 Tar Island Drive is a 3,823 square foot house with 4 beds and 5 baths that has been on Estately for 1 days. 5520 Tar Island Drive is in the Lakebreeze neighborhood of Rocky Mount. This house is in the attendance area of Coopers Elementary School and Nash Central High School.

Listing Courtesy of: DMLS and Sandra Pope Realty.

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