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$478,971$202 / 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 89How 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 $430,000 on Jun 7, 2023

143 JAMES AVE

HOLLY RIDGE, NC 28445
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,376 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$479K
$425K low$533K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$430,000 · Jun 7, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,803 (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.$457,810 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,009
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$450,801
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$217,178
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$457,810

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPENDER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 1.5 mi
E
Surf City Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Topsail High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 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%

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How this home compares

143 James Ave 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Holly Ridge 28445
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Holly Ridge 28445
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Pender County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Pender County

What homes are worth in Holly Ridge 28445

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

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$130K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Holly Ridge 28445.

How it measures up in Holly Ridge 28445

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Holly Ridge 28445.

Estimated value$478,971
CheaperTypical $608,718Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $413Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 143 James Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHolly Ridge 28445Pender County
Estimated valuepricier than$478,97139% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20214% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than2,376 ft²82% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac49% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than201879% of homes86% of homes

About 143 James Ave

How much is 143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC is $478,971 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $425,286 to $532,656. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC last sell?

143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC last sold on Jun 7, 2023 for $430,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC?

143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,376 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC built?

143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC?

143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC is assigned to Surf City Middle School (middle), rated A+; Surf City Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Topsail High School (high), rated A. All sit in Pender County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC compare to other homes in Holly Ridge 28445?

Among the 9,808 homes in Holly Ridge 28445, it is worth more than 39% of them ($478,971 against a typical $608,718), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($202 against a typical $413), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,376 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2018 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Pender County, it is worth more than 52% 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 143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 143 James Ave, Holly Ridge, NC was $1,803. The county assessed it at $457,810.

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