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255 FOREST DR W

WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
2
Baths
920 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$870 (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.$74,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,400

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.40 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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
CountyCOLUMBUS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Whiteville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Whiteville High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Whiteville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28472These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,741
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,359
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,136
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.63%

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How this home compares

255 Forest Dr W 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.

  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Whiteville 28472
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Whiteville 28472
  • Older than 68% of homes in Columbus County

How it measures up in Whiteville 28472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whiteville 28472.

Living area920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 255 Forest Dr W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhiteville 28472Columbus County
Living areabigger than920 ft²7% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than196233% of homes32% of homes

About 255 Forest Dr W

When did 255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC last sell?

255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC?

255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC has 2 bathrooms, 920 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC built?

255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC?

255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC is assigned to Whiteville Primary School (elementary); Central Middle School (middle), rated C; Whiteville High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Whiteville City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC compare to other homes in Whiteville 28472?

Among the 6,176 homes in Whiteville 28472, it is bigger than 7% of them (920 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1962 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Forest Dr W, Whiteville, NC was $870. The county assessed it at $74,900.

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