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$637,588$272 / 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 88How 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 $323,500 on May 23, 2016

253 THOMAS LN

HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,346 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$638K
$559K low$716K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$323,500 · May 23, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,032 (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.$306,166 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,811
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$255,355
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$306,166
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$306,166

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.60%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPender
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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 · 289 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Topsail High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
E
Topsail Annandale Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.1 mi
M
Topsail Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 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

253 Thomas Ln 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 72% of homes in Pender County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Pender County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Pender County

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
$216K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 65% 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$637,588
CheaperTypical $557,893Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $252Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area2,346 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,092 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 253 Thomas Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampsteadHampstead 28443Pender County
Estimated valuepricier than$637,58859% of homes65% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27258% of homes63% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than2,346 ft²56% of homes61% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac55% of homes60% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than201668% of homes75% of homes82% of homes

About 253 Thomas Ln

How much is 253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC is $637,588 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $559,241 to $715,935. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC last sell?

253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC last sold on May 23, 2016 for $323,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC?

253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,346 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC built?

253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC?

253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC is assigned to Topsail High School (high), rated A-; Topsail Annandale Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Topsail Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Pender County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC compare to other homes in Hampstead 28443?

Among the 12,276 homes in Hampstead 28443, it is worth more than 65% of them ($637,588 against a typical $557,893), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($272 against a typical $252), it is bigger than 61% of them (2,346 ft² against a typical 2,092 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (2016 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Pender County, it is worth more than 72% 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 253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 253 Thomas Ln, Hampstead, NC was $3,032. The county assessed it at $306,166.

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