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$157,172
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 56How 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

12242 US HWY 117 S

ROCKY POINT, NC 28457
0
Baths
0.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$157K
$88K low$226K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$451 (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.$26,970 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,170
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,970

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.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPender
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.94
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.Patio · 98 ft²

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

M
Cape Fear Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Rocky Point Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
H
Heide Trask High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Pender County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28457These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,290
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.91 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,266
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

12242 Us Hwy 117 S 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Pender County
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Pender County

What homes are worth in Rocky Point 28457

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

This home
$92K$775K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Rocky Point 28457.

How it measures up in Rocky Point 28457

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Point 28457.

Estimated value$157,172
CheaperTypical $381,655Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.94 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

How 12242 Us Hwy 117 S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Point 28457Pender County
Estimated valuepricier than$157,1729% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.94 ac60% of homes69% of homes

About 12242 Us Hwy 117 S

How much is 12242 Us Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12242 Us Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC is $157,172 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $88,387 to $225,957. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12242 Us Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC last sell?

12242 Us Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC last sold on Apr 2, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 12242 Us Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC?

12242 Us Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC is assigned to Cape Fear Middle School (middle), rated A-; Rocky Point Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Heide Trask High School (high), rated B. All sit in Pender County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12242 Us Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Point 28457?

Among the 4,877 homes in Rocky Point 28457, it is worth more than 9% of them ($157,172 against a typical $381,655) and its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.94 ac against a typical 0.72 ac). Measured against all of Pender County, it is worth more than 8% 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 12242 Us Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 12242 Us Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point, NC was $451. The county assessed it at $26,970.

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