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$525,922$414 / 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 92How 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

6517 HIGHSMITH RD

ROCKY POINT, NC 28457
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,269 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.
1.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$526K
$482K low$570K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,383 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$125,840 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,840

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.48
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
35
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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.Ranch
CountyPender
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.01
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 400 ft²

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

H
Heide Trask High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi
E
Cape Fear Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.0 mi
M
Cape Fear Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi

District: Pender County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28457These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,290
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.91 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,266
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,868
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

6517 Highsmith 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 more than 88% of homes in Rocky Point 28457
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Rocky Point 28457
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Rocky Point 28457
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Pender County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Rocky Point 28457

What homes are worth in Rocky Point 28457

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

This home
$86K$761K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Rocky Point 28457.

How it measures up in Rocky Point 28457

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Point 28457.

Estimated value$525,922
CheaperTypical $383,746Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$414
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,269 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,729 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size1.01 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 6517 Highsmith Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Point 28457Pender County
Estimated valuepricier than$525,92288% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$414almost all homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,269 ft²18% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.01 ac67% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than197916% of homes20% of homes

About 6517 Highsmith Rd

How much is 6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC is $525,922 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $482,276 to $569,568. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC?

6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,269 square feet of living space and a 1.01-acre lot.

When was 6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC built?

6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC?

6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC is assigned to Heide Trask High School (high), rated D+; Cape Fear Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Cape Fear Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Pender County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Point 28457?

Among the 4,877 homes in Rocky Point 28457, it is worth more than 88% of them ($525,922 against a typical $383,746), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($414 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,269 ft² against a typical 1,729 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (1.01 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1979 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Pender County, it is worth more than 58% 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 6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 6517 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC was $1,383. The county assessed it at $125,840.

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