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$148,000 -$12,000 (-7.5%) Price Reduced

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Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,467 Sq. Ft.
0.46 Acres
Updated 2 days ago

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Welcome home to this 3BR, 2BA home with flex space situated on an almost ½-acre flat lot in a quiet, established neighborhood. Priced at $160,000, this property offers incredible value and would make a wonderful first home or smart investment opportunity. Enjoy mornings on the rocking chair front porch, the perfect spot for coffee and conversation. Inside, the open floor plan creates a comfortable flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas-ideal for everyday living. The versatile flex space can serve as a home office, playroom, hobby room, additional sitting area, or a 4th bedroom to fit your lifestyle needs. Step outside to a spacious fenced backyard with plenty of room to garden, play, or host gatherings. A special feature is the custom outdoor pizza oven and grilling area, offering a unique space for entertaining friends and family year-round. The large lot provides endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Rocky Mount, restaurants, and shopping, you'll love the peaceful setting while still being close to everyday conveniences. If you're looking for space and affordability-all in one package-this is a home you won't want to miss!

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General

Price: $148,000
Taxes: $1,902 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: 2253
MLS ID: 100555041
Updated: 5/15/2026
Added to Site: 92 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: LVT/LVP

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area

Other Rooms

Eat-in kitchen: Yes

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch

Parking

Parking Features: Concrete

Location

County: Edgecombe
Subdivision: Farmington
Driving Directions: Leggett Rd to left onto Whitfield Rd to right onto Martin Luther King Dr house on right

School Information

Elementary School: Bullock
Middle School: West Edgecombe
High School: Southwest Edgecombe

Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Gas Pack, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
Construction: Brick Veneer, Wood Frame
Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
Roof: Shingle
Entry Floor Number: 1
Square Feet: 1,467
Year Built: 1976

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 20,038
Lot Dimensions: 100 x 200 x 100 x 200
Frontage: City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
Zoning: R10
Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Back Yard

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $100.89
Assessment Amount: $125,989
Tax Amount: $1,902.43
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard
Legal Description: 1717 MARTIN LUTHER KING
Property ID: 386078002300

Listed by eXp Realty LLC, Petra Thomas

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Schools

Schools serving 1717 Martin Luther King Dr

School District:Edgecombe County Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
G W Bulluck Elementary 3090 Bulluck School Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	PK-5	6 mi
West Edgecombe Middle 6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801	6-8	4.3 mi
Southwest Edgecombe High 5912 North Carolina 43, Pinetops, NC 27864	9-12	10.5 mi
Edgecombe Early College High 2009 West Wilson Street, Tarboro, NC 27886	9-12	12 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1717 Martin Luther King Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/15/2026

Price Reduced

$148,000

-7.5%

MLS

2/17/2026

Listed

$160,000

68.6%

MLS

6/22/2022

Sold

$94,900

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Tax History

Tax History for 1717 Martin Luther King Dr

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2019

$482

-69%

100%

2021

$1,566

225%

-100%

2019

$482

—

$95,788

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2017

$482

-5%

$95,788

-3%

2016

$510

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$98,703

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2015

$510

6%

$98,703

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2014

$481

4%

$98,703

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2013

$462

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$98,703

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1717 Martin Luther King Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 (MLS# 100555041) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1717 Martin Luther King Drive is currently listed for $148,000 and was received on February 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 1717 Martin Luther King Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Rocky Mount? You can browse all Rocky Mount real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1717 Martin Luther King Dr Rocky Mount, NC 27801