Real Estate Investing in Pleasant Hill, North Carolina (27866)

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Northampton County • Population: 390 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 27866 (Pleasant Hill, NC)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 18.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.5% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 5.6% in the last year.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $102,030
Avg Monthly Rent $945
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $88,621
% Renters 21.5%

Market Analysis: 27866 Pleasant Hill

Meanwhile, ZIP 27866 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $102K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Meanwhile, the numbers look inviting — $102K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 27866 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Regionally, 27866 sits on the difficult end of the NC spectrum. The a strong candidate for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The demographic picture in 27866 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Pleasant Hill averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. healthy returns are possible in 27866, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Pleasant Hill:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 58/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
5/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 1.2× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-5.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $945/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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WARM MARKET
Roanoke Rapids, NC Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
6.1%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Roanoke Rapids, NC metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$124K$108K$92K$76K$60K$44KNov 2012Sep 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 27866 Compare?

Metric 27866 Pleasant Hill Roanoke Rapids, NC North Carolina
Home Value $102,030 $102,030 N/A $330,565
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 7.8%
Avg Rent $945 $945 N/A -
Cap Rate 7.2% 7.2% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
7.2%
Good
5yr Growth
-1.5%
Declining

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Roanoke Rapids, NC metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
66%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $102,030
Monthly Rent $945
Price-to-Rent 9.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 11.1%
Cap Rate 7.2%
5-Year IRR 5.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -5.6% ▼
3-Year CAGR -0.5% ▼
5-Year CAGR -1.5% ▼
10-Year CAGR +4.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Neutral Leverage Cap Rate: 7.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage is roughly neutral here.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) is close to the estimated cap rate (7.2%). Financing this market at current rates produces a cash-on-cash return near the cap rate. Appreciation and tax benefits may still support the investment.

⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
18.3%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
-1.5%
Flat
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 27866

Population: 390

💰 Median Household Income
$88,621
This area
$88,621
State
$63,256
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
21.5%
This area
21.5%
State
27.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.1%
This area
3.1%
State
-19.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
12.5%
This area
12.5%
State
0.5%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
32.6 years
This area
32.6 years
State
6.5 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
18.3%
This area
18.3%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 69.4%
White 30.6%
👶 Under 18
29.7%
This area
29.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
6.1%
This area
6.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.0%
This area
9.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby 126 Off-Campus Students
C
Halifax Community College
1,013 students · 8.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What investment strategy works best in Pleasant Hill, NC?

The best-fit strategy in Pleasant Hill, NC is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Pleasant Hill, NC?

Vacancy in Pleasant Hill, NC is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $945/mo.

Is Pleasant Hill, NC a good place for real estate investing?

Pleasant Hill, NC rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $102K and rents near $945/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Does house hacking make sense in Pleasant Hill, NC?

House hacking in Pleasant Hill, NC is a challenging. With home values around $102K and rents at $945/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Are landlord laws favorable in Pleasant Hill, NC?

NC law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Pleasant Hill inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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