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Straight answers to the 10 questions buyers ask most
Taxes, home prices, the hospital, flooding, water and USDA loans. Sourced and dated. Free 3-page PDF.
The Roanoke River waterfront at Plymouth
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The questions buyers type into Google before they ever call an agent, answered from county, state and federal sources, with dates.
- Where can I find crime statistics for Plymouth, NC?In the free PDF
- What towns are in Washington County, and is Washington, NC one?In the free PDF
- What is the property tax rate in Washington County?In the free PDF
- How far is Plymouth, NC from Raleigh, Greenville and the beach?In the free PDF
- How much do homes cost in Plymouth, NC?In the free PDF
- Is there a hospital in Plymouth, NC?In the free PDF
- Does Plymouth, NC flood?In the free PDF
- Who provides water in Washington County?In the free PDF
- What is Plymouth, NC known for?In the free PDF
- Can I get a USDA loan or down payment help in Washington County?In the free PDF
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Thinking about Washington County? Straight answers to the 10 questions buyers ask most.
Taxes, home prices, the hospital, flooding, water and USDA loans. Sourced and dated. Free 3-page PDF.
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What's inside
22 sources, from the county offices to state and federal agencies, each checked October 25, 2026.
- Where can I find crime statistics for Plymouth, NC?p. 1
- What towns are in Washington County, and is Washington, NC one?p. 1
- What is the property tax rate in Washington County?p. 1
- How far is Plymouth, NC from Raleigh, Greenville and the beach?p. 1
- How much do homes cost in Plymouth, NC?p. 2
- Is there a hospital in Plymouth, NC?p. 2
- Does Plymouth, NC flood?p. 2
- Who provides water in Washington County?p. 2
- What is Plymouth, NC known for?p. 2
- Can I get a USDA loan or down payment help in Washington County?p. 2
What is the property tax rate in Washington County?
For 2026-27 Washington County's rate is $0.85 per $100 of assessed value; the last reappraisal was in 2021 and the next is scheduled for 2027. Inside a town you also pay its rate; the state's latest town table, for 2025-26, lists $0.54 in Plymouth, $0.82 in Roper and $0.50 in Creswell, so confirm the current year's town rate with the county tax office.
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10 questions, answered with sources
Thinking about Washington County? Straight answers to the questions buyers ask most.
Taxes, home prices, the hospital, flooding, water and USDA loans. Sourced and dated. Free 3-page PDF.
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How far is Plymouth, NC from Raleigh, Greenville and the beach?
Washington County describes itself as 120 miles east of Raleigh, 80 miles west of Nags Head and less than 50 miles from Greenville, with US 64 running through it. Census puts the average commute for county workers at 32.4 minutes (2020-2024). Drive your own route at the hour you would commute before you buy.
Sources: washconc.org, census.gov. Checked October 25, 2026.
Inside the field guide
22 sources, checked October 25, 2026.
- Where can I find crime statistics for Plymouth, NC?
- What towns are in Washington County, and is Washington, NC one?
- What is the property tax rate in Washington County?
- How far is Plymouth, NC from Raleigh, Greenville and the beach?
- How much do homes cost in Plymouth, NC?
- Is there a hospital in Plymouth, NC?
- Does Plymouth, NC flood?
- Who provides water in Washington County?
- What is Plymouth, NC known for?
- Can I get a USDA loan or down payment help in Washington County?
Travis Old, Horizon Realty Group
Broker and NC real estate instructor. Ask a question about any answer in the FAQ and you'll get a straight reply from Travis, not a call center.