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$259,390$126 / 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 76How 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

158 DITCH PATH RD

CEDAR ISLAND, NC 28520
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,053 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.
0.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$259K
$198K low$321K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,681 (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.$400,676 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$132,124
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$268,552
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$400,676
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$400,676

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.53 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyCarteret
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.65
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 153 ft²Porch · 260 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Atlantic Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.5 mi
M
Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 20.8 mi
H
East Carteret High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 23.6 mi

District: Carteret County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28520These 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.187
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.501
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,835
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.60%

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How this home compares

158 Ditch Path Rd 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 84% of homes in Carteret County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Carteret County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Cedar Island 28520
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Carteret County
  • Among the oldest homes in Carteret County

What homes are worth in Cedar Island 28520

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

This home
$77K$622K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Cedar Island 28520.

How it measures up in Cedar Island 28520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Island 28520.

Estimated value$259,390
CheaperTypical $256,490Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,053 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.65 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 158 Ditch Path Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Island 28520Carteret County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,39051% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12614% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than2,053 ft²89% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.65 ac41% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than19012% of homesalmost no homes

About 158 Ditch Path Rd

How much is 158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC is $259,390 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $197,778 to $321,002. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC?

158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,053 square feet of living space and a 0.65-acre lot.

When was 158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC built?

158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC?

158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC is assigned to Atlantic Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle School (middle), rated C; East Carteret High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Carteret County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC compare to other homes in Cedar Island 28520?

Among the 216 homes in Cedar Island 28520, it is worth more than 51% of them ($259,390 against a typical $256,490), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($126 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,053 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.65 ac against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1901 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Carteret County, it is worth more than 16% 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 158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 158 Ditch Path Rd, Cedar Island, NC was $1,681. The county assessed it at $400,676.

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