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$523,142$245 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $347,000 on May 6, 2022

144 FOREST RIDGE TRL

STELLA, NC 28582
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,132 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.
1.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$523K
$448K low$598K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$347,000 · May 6, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$176,082
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$140,866
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.67%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$347,060
NAVY FCU · recorded May 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,876 (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.$286,439 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$241,059
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,439
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$286,439

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.107 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.100%
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 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.Single Family Residence
CountyOnslow
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.64
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Swansboro Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Swansboro High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Swansboro Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi

District: Onslow County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28582These 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.65
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 100.37

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,281
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.167 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,925
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,519
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.62%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

How this home compares

144 Forest Ridge Trl 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 more than 91% of homes in Onslow County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Onslow County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Onslow County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Onslow County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Onslow County

What homes are worth in Stella 28582

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

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$61K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Stella 28582.

How it measures up in Stella 28582

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stella 28582.

Estimated value$523,142
CheaperTypical $402,915Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area2,132 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,968 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size1.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.87 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 2004Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 144 Forest Ridge Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStella 28582Onslow County
Estimated valuepricier than$523,14268% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24569% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than2,132 ft²62% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.64 ac75% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than202191% of homes94% of homes

About 144 Forest Ridge Trl

How much is 144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC is $523,142 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $448,022 to $598,262. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC last sell?

144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC last sold on May 6, 2022 for $347,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC?

144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,132 square feet of living space and a 1.64-acre lot.

When was 144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC built?

144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC?

144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC is assigned to Swansboro Middle School (middle), rated B-; Swansboro High School (high), rated A-; Swansboro Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Onslow County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC compare to other homes in Stella 28582?

Among the 1,003 homes in Stella 28582, it is worth more than 68% of them ($523,142 against a typical $402,915), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($245 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,132 ft² against a typical 1,968 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (1.64 ac against a typical 0.87 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2021 against a typical 2004). Measured against all of Onslow County, it is worth more than 91% 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 144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Forest Ridge Trl, Stella, NC was $1,876. The county assessed it at $286,439.

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