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$110,053$95 / 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 70How 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

397 RIVER RD

WALLACE, NC 28466
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,159 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$110K
$77K low$143K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$57,968
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$46,374
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.48%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$52,085
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE · R · recorded Sep 12, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,110 (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.$153,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$127,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDuplin
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1963
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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

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

E
Wallace Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Wallace-Rose Hill High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Duplin County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28466These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,277
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.52 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,851
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,532
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

397 River 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 83% of homes in Wallace 28466
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Wallace 28466
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Wallace 28466
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Wallace 28466
  • Older than 90% of homes in Wallace 28466

What homes are worth in Wallace 28466

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

This home
$51K$858K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Wallace 28466.

How it measures up in Wallace 28466

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wallace 28466.

Estimated value$110,053
CheaperTypical $209,517Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$95
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,159 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.63 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 397 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWallace 28466Duplin County
Estimated valuepricier than$110,05317% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9520% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,159 ft²24% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac66% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than194010% of homes14% of homes

About 397 River Rd

How much is 397 River Rd, Wallace, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 397 River Rd, Wallace, NC is $110,053 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $77,367 to $142,739. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 397 River Rd, Wallace, NC last sell?

397 River Rd, Wallace, NC last sold on Jul 9, 1990, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 397 River Rd, Wallace, NC?

397 River Rd, Wallace, NC has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,159 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 397 River Rd, Wallace, NC built?

397 River Rd, Wallace, NC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 397 River Rd, Wallace, NC?

397 River Rd, Wallace, NC is assigned to Wallace Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Wallace-Rose Hill High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Duplin County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 397 River Rd, Wallace, NC compare to other homes in Wallace 28466?

Among the 3,524 homes in Wallace 28466, it is worth more than 17% of them ($110,053 against a typical $209,517), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($95 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,159 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.63 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1940 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Duplin County, it is worth more than 30% 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 397 River Rd, Wallace, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 397 River Rd, Wallace, NC was $1,110. The county assessed it at $153,900.

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