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$604,496$338 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

228 TOPSAIL WATCH DR

HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,788 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$604K
$540K low$669K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,455 (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.$242,461 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,083
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,378
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$242,461
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$242,461

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.Ranch
CountyPender
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 418 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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 · 2.9 mi
E
Surf City Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.9 mi
H
Topsail High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Pender County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28443These 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.63
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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,231
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.201 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,049
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,244
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

228 Topsail Watch 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.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Pender County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Hampstead 28443
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Hampstead 28443

What homes are worth in Hampstead 28443

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

This home
$207K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Hampstead 28443.

How it measures up in Hampstead 28443

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hampstead 28443.

Estimated value$604,496
CheaperTypical $556,815Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$338
CheaperTypical $253Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,788 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,098 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 228 Topsail Watch Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampstead 28443Pender County
Estimated valuepricier than$604,49659% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33886% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,788 ft²35% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac52% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than200238% of homes55% of homes

About 228 Topsail Watch Dr

How much is 228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC is $604,496 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $539,714 to $669,278. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC?

228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,788 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC built?

228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC?

228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC is assigned to Surf City Middle School (middle), rated A-; Surf City Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC compare to other homes in Hampstead 28443?

Among the 12,279 homes in Hampstead 28443, it is worth more than 59% of them ($604,496 against a typical $556,815), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($338 against a typical $253), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,788 ft² against a typical 2,098 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (2002 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Pender County, it is worth more than 68% 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 228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 228 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC was $2,455. The county assessed it at $242,461.

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