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$464,162$174 / 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 90How 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 $413,500 on Dec 28, 2022

42 STARLING DR

HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,669 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2022
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$464K
$415K low$513K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$413,500 · Dec 28, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,016 (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.$598,518 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,665
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$581,853
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$304,484
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$598,518

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.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.

E
South Topsail Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Topsail High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Topsail Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

42 Starling Dr 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 77% of homes in Hampstead
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Hampstead
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Pender County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Hampstead 28443
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Hampstead 28443

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
$214K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 30% 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$464,162
CheaperTypical $557,317Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $253Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,669 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,090 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built2022
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 42 Starling Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampsteadHampstead 28443Pender County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,16223% of homes30% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1745% of homes6% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than2,669 ft²68% of homes73% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac11% of homes7% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than202296% of homes98% of homes98% of homes

About 42 Starling Dr

How much is 42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC is $464,162 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $415,429 to $512,895. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC last sell?

42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC last sold on Dec 28, 2022 for $413,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC?

42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,669 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC built?

42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC was built in 2022, making it 4 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC?

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

How does 42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC compare to other homes in Hampstead 28443?

Among the 12,273 homes in Hampstead 28443, it is worth more than 30% of them ($464,162 against a typical $557,317), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($174 against a typical $253), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,669 ft² against a typical 2,090 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2022 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Pender County, it is worth more than 49% 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 42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Starling Dr, Hampstead, NC was $3,016. The county assessed it at $598,518.

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