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Last sold for $635,000 on Jun 3, 2026

828 N NEW RIVER DR

SURF CITY, NC 28445
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 20043 floors10 units1,280–1,640 ft²
$5.5M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$548K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$365
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+64.3%vs the Holly Ridge ZIP median sale $/ft² ($222)

Sales Performance

$635K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
10.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+2.3%per yeartypical hold 9.2 yrsfrom 12 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20052009201120162019202120222026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20052009201120162019202120222026

26 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$442K$514K$585K$656K1,280 ft²1,352 ft²1,424 ft²1,496 ft²1,568 ft²1,640 ft²
3 bd4+ bd
3 bed
6 units
4 bed
4 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 ft²
6 units
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,640 ft²
4 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$442K–$447K
2 units
$486K–$486K
1 unit
$536K–$537K
2 units
$560K–$574K
2 units
$622K–$622K
1 unit
$645K–$656K
2 units

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 1
$433/ft²
Floor 2
$376/ft²
Floor 3
$383/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.0%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.30%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.6.9 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.20%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.14%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$528,336
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$1,879
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

BuildingJun 3, 2026$635,000Unit 106Oct 9, 2023$582,500Unit 302Feb 4, 2022$470,000BuildingDec 29, 2021$460,000Unit 106Dec 16, 2021$415,000Unit 204Mar 2, 2021$260,000Unit 104Jun 16, 2020$256,000Unit 304Apr 3, 2020$235,000Unit 308Jul 15, 2019$265,000Unit 306Mar 27, 2019$206,500

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,157 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$724,286 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$380,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$343,786
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,878
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$724,286

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.113 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.95%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent coastal flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyPENDER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 480 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Surf City Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
E
Surf City Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
H
Topsail High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.0 mi

District: Pender County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28445These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.61%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,463
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.107 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,137
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,256
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

828 N New River Dr
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,616 ft²
$559K
828 N New River Dr
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,616 ft²
$638K
828 N New River Dr Apt 104
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 ft²
$486K
828 N New River Dr Apt 106
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 ft²
$622K
828 N New River Dr # 202
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,640 ft²
$560K
828 N New River Dr Apt 204
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 ft²
$442K
828 N New River Dr Apt 206
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 ft²
$536K
828 N New River Dr Apt 208
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,640 ft²
$656K
828 N New River Dr Apt 302
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,640 ft²
$574K
828 N New River Dr Apt 304
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 ft²
$447K
828 N New River Dr Apt 306
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 ft²
$645K
828 N New River Dr Apt 308
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,640 ft²
$537K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 828 N New River Dr

How many units are in 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC?

828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC has 10 residential units across 3 floors, built in 2004, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 10 units at 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC is $548,126. That works out to $365 per square foot. Units run from 1,280 to 1,640 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC expensive for Holly Ridge?

Units at 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC carry a median of $365 per square foot, 64% above the Holly Ridge median of $222 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC?

1 units at 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC sold in the last 12 months, out of 26 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 10.0% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $635K.

Have units at 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC appreciated?

Across 12 repeat sales of the same unit, 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC returned a median 2.3% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 9.2 years.

What floor plans does 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC have?

The most common plan at 828 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC is a 3-bedroom of 1,280 square feet, repeated 6 times, with a median estimate of $510,985. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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