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$148,662$83 / 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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

286 HOWELL RD

HUBERT, NC 28539
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,800 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$149K
$112K low$186K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,651 (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.$266,202 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$236,202
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$252,036
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$266,202

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.Ranch
CountyONSLOW
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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(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.

M
Swansboro Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Swansboro High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
E
Swansboro Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.0 mi

District: Onslow County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28539These 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.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.16%
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.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,134
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.219 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,523
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,029
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

286 Howell 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Hubert 28539
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Hubert 28539
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Hubert 28539
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Onslow County

What homes are worth in Hubert 28539

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

This home
$102K$665K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Hubert 28539.

How it measures up in Hubert 28539

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hubert 28539.

Estimated value$148,662
CheaperTypical $270,021Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 286 Howell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHubert 28539Onslow County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,6626% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$83almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²67% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac52% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than201785% of homes86% of homes

About 286 Howell Rd

How much is 286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC is $148,662 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $111,699 to $185,625. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC last sell?

286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC last sold on Jun 16, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC?

286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC built?

286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC?

286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC is assigned to Swansboro Middle School (middle), rated B-; Swansboro High School (high), rated A-; Swansboro Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Onslow County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC compare to other homes in Hubert 28539?

Among the 7,190 homes in Hubert 28539, it is worth more than 6% of them ($148,662 against a typical $270,021), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($83 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2017 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Onslow County, it is worth more than 7% 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 286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Howell Rd, Hubert, NC was $1,651. The county assessed it at $266,202.

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