526 S Caroline Street, Rockingham, NC 28379 (MLS# 100556858)

526 S Caroline Street, Rockingham, NC 28379

$475,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,651 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 56,628 Status: Closed

Current Price: $475,000 List Date: 2/27/2026 Last Modified: 5/14/2026

Overview

Description

Step into history with the distinguished H.C. Watson House, originally built in the 1880s and thoughtfully restored in the early 1900s. This registered historic masterpiece blends timeless Southern architecture with preserved craftsmanship and modern updates. The stately two-story façade features towering columns, intricate millwork, an upper balcony, and an expansive wrap-around porch that invites you to slow down and stay awhile. Recent updates include two new HVAC systems (2024) on Main Level, new HVAC for Upstairs (2026), updated downstairs plumbing, hot water heaters, re-finished wood floors, and exterior restoration with replaced wood and professional repainting to preserve its architectural integrity. Inside, a grand central foyer welcomes you with 10+ ft ceilings, ornate crown molding, plaster details, re-finished wood floors, and a dramatic staircase. Two elegant front parlors feature decorative fireplaces, tall windows, and refined trim. The formal dining room offers stateme ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100556858

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: Yes
Marketing Start Date: 2026-02-27
Listing Price: 495000
List Price/SqFt: 106.44
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 526
Pre Direction: S
Street Name: Caroline
Street Suffix: Street
County: Richmond
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28379
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Rockingham
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From US Highway 1 S Turn Right onto S Caroline St. Home will be on your Left.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 1.3
Lot SqFt: 56628
Lot Dimensions: 211x237x211x252
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 4650.58
SqFt - Below Grade: 241.25
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 4650.58
# Rooms: 12
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Half: 2
# Baths - Total: 6
# Bedrooms: 5
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1883

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-03-31
Sold Date: 2026-05-14

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Club Membership: None Selected
No Amenities: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Breakfast Nook Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: First
Other Level: First
Sunroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Other: Yes
Sunroom: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 8

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 279620
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 3579.14
Deed Book: 1989
Deed Page: 338340
Legal: Being all of Lot 1, containing 1.30 Acres per Plat of Survey
Broker Owner: No
PID: 746319606498
Tax Identifier: 746319606498
Plat Book: 819
Plat Page: Z
Special Assessments: None Known
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R7
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Elementary School: Other
Middle School: Rockingham Middle
High School: Richmond Senior High

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Carport Spaces: 3
Total Carport Spaces: 3

Parking Features

On Site: Yes

Attic

Stairs - Pull Down: Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

View Type

None: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Unit Type

4 Bedroom Or More: Yes

Architectural Style

Historic Home: Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

Full: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Privacy: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes
Wrap Around: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes
Slate: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heated SqFt

4500 - 4999: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Fireplace Features

Decorative: Yes

Interior Features

Bookcases: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Master Downstairs: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Stairs - Pull Down Basement: Unfinished; Unfinished Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More Architectural Style: Historic Home Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: Full; Vinyl; Privacy Foundation: Crawl Space Parking Features: On Site Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened; Wrap Around Roof: Metal; Slate Levels: Two Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Decorative Flooring: Tile; Wood Interior Features: Bookcases; Built-in Features; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Walk-in Shower Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 4500 - 4999 Dining Room Type: Formal HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Breakfast Nook; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other; Sunroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Living Room	16.17	16.17	First
Other	16.17	15.50	First	Front Parlor
Master Bedroom	15.17	20.75	First	MBR/Library
Dining Room	21.00	15.25	First
Kitchen	14.08	11.50	First
Bedroom 2	15.17	16.67	Second
Bedroom 3	20.67	15.17	Second
Bedroom 4	16.08	16.08	Second
Bedroom 5	16.08	13.42	Second
Sunroom	12.17	9.50	Second
Sunroom	24.00	10.00	First
Breakfast Nook	9.00	7.42	First

IDX

Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Realty

Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026

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