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$161,200$103 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $161,000 on Aug 21, 2026

1217 FOREST DR

WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
2
Baths
1,567 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$161K
$153K low$169K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$161,000 · Aug 21, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,893 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$122,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$103,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCOLUMBUS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Whiteville High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Whiteville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Whiteville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28472These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.16,741
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,359
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,136
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

1217 Forest Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Columbus County

What homes are worth in Whiteville 28472

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$40K$524K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Whiteville 28472.

How it measures up in Whiteville 28472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whiteville 28472.

Estimated value$161,200
CheaperTypical $170,024Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,567 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 1217 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhiteville 28472Columbus County
Estimated valuepricier than$161,20047% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10342% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,567 ft²53% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac18% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than198259% of homes56% of homes

About 1217 Forest Dr

How much is 1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC is $161,200 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $153,459 to $168,941. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC last sell?

1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC last sold on Aug 21, 2026 for $161,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC?

1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,567 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC built?

1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC?

1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC is assigned to Whiteville High School (high), rated D+; Whiteville Primary School (elementary); Central Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Whiteville City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC compare to other homes in Whiteville 28472?

Among the 6,176 homes in Whiteville 28472, it is worth more than 47% of them ($161,200 against a typical $170,024), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($103 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,567 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1982 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Columbus County, it is worth more than 51% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1217 Forest Dr, Whiteville, NC was $1,893. The county assessed it at $122,000.

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