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Last sold for $435,000 on May 2, 2022

498 RIVER BLUFF DR

SHALLOTTE, NC 28470
Building report
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,288 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.
1,997 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · May 2, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,327 (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.$448,850 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$358,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$448,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$448,850

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.64
88
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
38
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
80
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.45%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyBRUNSWICK
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.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.

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

M
Shallotte Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
West Brunswick High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
E
Union Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.2 mi

District: Brunswick County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28470These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.84%
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.8.9%
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.13,868
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.258 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,700
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,569
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%

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

498 River Bluff 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Shallotte 28470
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Shallotte 28470

How it measures up in Shallotte 28470

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shallotte 28470.

Living area2,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size1,997 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 498 River Bluff Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShallotte 28470Brunswick County
Living areabigger than2,288 ft²85% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,997 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than200154% of homes40% of homes

About 498 River Bluff Dr

When did 498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC last sell?

498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC last sold on May 2, 2022 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC?

498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,288 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC built?

498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC?

498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC is assigned to Shallotte Middle School (middle), rated C; West Brunswick High School (high), rated C-; Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Brunswick County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC compare to other homes in Shallotte 28470?

Among the 6,086 homes in Shallotte 28470, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,288 ft² against a typical 1,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,997 ft² against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (2001 against a typical 2000). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 498 River Bluff Dr, Shallotte, NC was $3,327. The county assessed it at $448,850.

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