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Last sold for $274,000 on Apr 6, 2015

243 RUSSELL RD

DOVER, NC 28526
2
Baths
1,476 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.
2.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$274,000 · Apr 6, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,296 (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.$235,430 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$214,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$235,430
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$235,430

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.10 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.Single Family Residence
CountyCraven
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.15
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Shed · 2,400 ft²

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

E
James W. Smith Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
West Craven Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.9 mi
H
West Craven High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.1 mi

District: Craven County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28526These 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.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,539
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,087
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,639
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

243 Russell 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Craven County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Dover 28526

How it measures up in Dover 28526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dover 28526.

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,401 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size2.14 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 243 Russell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDover 28526Craven County
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²55% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.14 ac73% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than199372% of homes55% of homes

About 243 Russell Rd

When did 243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC last sell?

243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC last sold on Apr 6, 2015 for $274,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC?

243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,476 square feet of living space and a 2.15-acre lot.

When was 243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC built?

243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC?

243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC is assigned to James W. Smith Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; West Craven Middle School (middle), rated C-; West Craven High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Craven County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC compare to other homes in Dover 28526?

Among the 1,129 homes in Dover 28526, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,401 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (2.14 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1993 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Russell Rd, Dover, NC was $1,296. The county assessed it at $235,430.

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