Plymouth Buyer's BriefBy Horizon Realty Group

The Plymouth Buyer's Brief
River-town value on the Roanoke: the mill, the flood zones, the schools, and what your money actually buys in Washington County.
8 chapters · ~50 min
All 8 chapters
Start With the Hard Parts
The chapters buyers skip and then wish they hadn't.
Context
- Investor GuideRents, vacancy, and what the math looks like here
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Under $300K
Waterfront under $300,000 is a real search here, not a rounding error.
- Homes Under $300KWaterfront and countywide, both bands
Thinking of Selling?
A real comparative market analysis on your Plymouth home — no obligation, no pressure.
Waterfront for a Working Budget
USDA zero-down, flood quoting before contract, 203(k) on historic stock, and the sub-$100K lender-minimum problem.
- Financing OverviewHow the money actually works on a Roanoke River purchase
Reference Pages
In the Brief
- Financing a Plymouth PurchaseChapter 7, the short version
- Investor GuideRental math for a thin market
The Numbers
- Market ReportActive count and what it means in a thin market
- Report ArchivePrior months, kept for the trendline
Writing
- BlogTimely notes on Plymouth and Washington County
Background
- Plymouth History1787 river port, the CSS Albemarle, the 1937 mill
Travis Old
Broker, ~20 years across Northeast NC. NC Broker #334264, NC GC #99504.
- About TravisWho wrote this, and why
(252) 202-4945
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The Brief

The Plymouth Buyer's Brief

8 chapters · ~50 min

1. The Plymouth ThesisRiver-Town Value on the Roanoke 2. The Roanoke River EconomyStripers, Paddle Platforms & Bear Tourism 3. The Mill QuestionLiving With the Domtar Plymouth Mill — Straight Talk All 8 chapters →

Start With the Hard Parts

The Mill QuestionOdor, truck traffic, and the county payroll it carries Flood Zone & Waterfront Due DiligenceNFIP zones, bulkheads, and the older-stock inspection stack Schools & Services Straight TalkA small county system, drive times, and broadband reality

Context

Investor GuideRents, vacancy, and what the math looks like here

Listings

Browse

All Active ListingsEvery active Washington County listing, mapped Search ListingsFilter by address, neighborhood, or feature PlymouthThe county seat and only real town Roper & CreswellThe south-county farm and lake belt My Saved ListEverything you have hearted

By Category

WaterfrontRoanoke River and creek frontage HistoricInside the Plymouth Historic District and older stock Land & AcreageFarm, timber, and hunting tracts Under $100KThe bottom of a genuinely thin market

Under $300K

Homes Under $300KWaterfront and countywide, both bands

Thinking of Selling?

Plymouth Market ReportLive inventory, median price, days on market The Seller's BriefWhat it's worth, what it costs, how long it takes What It Costs to SellCommission, excise tax, fees, payoff — the real arithmetic Buyer MatchRegister your property against active buyer profiles

Financing

Waterfront for a Working Budget

Financing OverviewHow the money actually works on a Roanoke River purchase

Reference Pages

USDA EligibilityZero-down 502 in a county that largely qualifies FHA Loan LimitsThe current Washington County ceiling NCHFA Down Payment AssistanceState programs that apply here Historic Tax CreditsThe Plymouth Historic District stack

In the Brief

Financing a Plymouth PurchaseChapter 7, the short version Investor GuideRental math for a thin market

Market Data

The Numbers

Market ReportActive count and what it means in a thin market Report ArchivePrior months, kept for the trendline

Writing

BlogTimely notes on Plymouth and Washington County

Background

Plymouth History1787 river port, the CSS Albemarle, the 1937 mill

About

Travis Old

About TravisWho wrote this, and why (252) 202-4945 →

Join & Network

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Plymouth Buyer's BriefBy Horizon Realty Group

Travis Old, Licensed Broker and REALTOR®Horizon Real Estate Group, LLC · Northeastern North Carolina

422A Caratoke Hwy, PO BOX 505, Moyock, NC 27958

NC Real Estate Broker License #334264

NC General Contractor License #99504

NC Real Estate Firm License #C21624

Direct: 252-202-4945 (text)·Brokerage: 252-232-3925

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Disclaimer: This site is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. All data, estimates, and regulatory references are believed to be accurate as of the date of publication but are subject to change. Buyers should independently verify all information and consult with licensed attorneys, CPAs, insurance professionals, surveyors, and engineers before making purchasing decisions. Horizon Realty Group and Travis Old make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness or accuracy of this material.

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