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$1,153,849$454 / 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
Last sold for $995,000 on Oct 1, 2024

253 MOSS WAY

WASHINGTON, NC 27889
4
Beds
0
Baths
2,540 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$995,000 · Oct 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,461 (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.$996,288 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$347,025
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$649,263
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$667,831
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$996,288

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.31 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.98%
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
CountyBeaufort
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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
Eastern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.1 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
P. S. Jones Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi

District: Beaufort County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27889These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.25,699
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.138 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,887
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,429
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

253 Moss Way 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Washington 27889
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Washington 27889
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Washington 27889
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Beaufort County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Beaufort County

What homes are worth in Washington 27889

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

This home
$53K$815K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Washington 27889.

How it measures up in Washington 27889

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 27889.

Estimated value$1,153,849
CheaperTypical $253,022Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$454
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 253 Moss Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 27889Beaufort County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,153,849almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$454almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than2,540 ft²88% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac8% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than202096% of homes97% of homes

About 253 Moss Way

How much is 253 Moss Way, Washington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Moss Way, Washington, NC is $1,153,849 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,032,305 to $1,275,393. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Moss Way, Washington, NC last sell?

253 Moss Way, Washington, NC last sold on Oct 1, 2024 for $995,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Moss Way, Washington, NC?

253 Moss Way, Washington, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2,540 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 253 Moss Way, Washington, NC built?

253 Moss Way, Washington, NC was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 253 Moss Way, Washington, NC?

253 Moss Way, Washington, NC is assigned to Eastern Elementary School (elementary); Washington High School (high), rated D; P. S. Jones Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Beaufort County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Moss Way, Washington, NC compare to other homes in Washington 27889?

Among the 9,605 homes in Washington 27889, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,153,849 against a typical $253,022), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($454 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,540 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2020 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Beaufort County, it is worth more than almost all 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 253 Moss Way, Washington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Moss Way, Washington, NC was $9,461. The county assessed it at $996,288.

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