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$998,958$230 / 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 78How 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 $1,850,000 on May 16, 2024

53251 RUNBOAT CIR

BUXTON, NC 27920
4
Beds
6 / 1
Baths
4,349 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2010
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$999K
$782K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,850,000 · May 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,241 (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.$1,795,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$657,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,137,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,362,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,795,400

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.100%
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.Contemporary
CountyDare
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.View - Ocean
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Elevator

Transaction History(5)

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
Cape Hatteras Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.8 mi
M
Cape Hatteras Secondary SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 5.0 mi

District: Dare County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27920These 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.120
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 100.20

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.55%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,596
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,992
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,694
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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.60%

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How this home compares

53251 Runboat Cir 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 97% of homes in Buxton 27920
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Dare County
  • Among the largest homes in Buxton 27920
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Buxton 27920

What homes are worth in Buxton 27920

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

This home
$227K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Buxton 27920.

How it measures up in Buxton 27920

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buxton 27920.

Estimated value$998,958
CheaperTypical $499,000Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$230
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area4,349 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built2010
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 53251 Runboat Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuxton 27920Dare County
Estimated valuepricier than$998,95897% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23021% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than4,349 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac38% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than201090% of homes89% of homes

About 53251 Runboat Cir

How much is 53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC is $998,958 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $781,532 to $1,216,384. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC last sell?

53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC last sold on May 16, 2024 for $1,850,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC?

53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4,349 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC built?

53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC was built in 2010, making it 16 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC?

53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC is assigned to Cape Hatteras Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Cape Hatteras Secondary School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Dare County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC compare to other homes in Buxton 27920?

Among the 883 homes in Buxton 27920, it is worth more than 97% of them ($998,958 against a typical $499,000), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($230 against a typical $294), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,349 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2010 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Dare County, it is worth more than 83% 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 53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53251 Runboat Cir, Buxton, NC was $7,241. The county assessed it at $1,795,400.

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