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$356,726$153 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $216,500 on Oct 16, 2020

256 RUTHERFORD WAY

JACKSONVILLE, NC 28540
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,328 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$357K
$332K low$382K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$216,500 · Oct 16, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,750 (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.$267,118 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$232,118
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$267,118
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$267,118

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.96 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.68%
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
CountyOnslow
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Southwest Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 mi
H
Dixon High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi
M
Dixon Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.5 mi

District: Onslow County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28540These 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.97
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 100.43

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.88%
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.10%
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.57,874
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.424 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,194
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,543
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 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

256 Rutherford 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.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Jacksonville 28540
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Onslow County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Jacksonville 28540
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Jacksonville 28540

What homes are worth in Jacksonville 28540

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

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$70K$552K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Jacksonville 28540.

How it measures up in Jacksonville 28540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jacksonville 28540.

Estimated value$356,726
CheaperTypical $252,891Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area2,328 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,557 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 256 Rutherford Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJacksonville 28540Onslow County
Estimated valuepricier than$356,72683% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15334% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,328 ft²87% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac42% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than200679% of homes63% of homes

About 256 Rutherford Way

How much is 256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC is $356,726 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $331,680 to $381,772. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC last sell?

256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC last sold on Oct 16, 2020 for $216,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC?

256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,328 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC built?

256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC?

256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC is assigned to Southwest Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Dixon High School (high), rated C+; Dixon Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Onslow County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC compare to other homes in Jacksonville 28540?

Among the 17,014 homes in Jacksonville 28540, it is worth more than 83% of them ($356,726 against a typical $252,891), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($153 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,328 ft² against a typical 1,557 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2006 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Onslow 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 256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Rutherford Way, Jacksonville, NC was $1,750. The county assessed it at $267,118.

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