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$1,229,866$451 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,247,000 on Aug 6, 2024

809 EMERALD DR

EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594
5
Beds
5
Baths
2,730 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$961K low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,247,000 · Aug 6, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,203 (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.$1,445,542 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,145,542
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$361,417
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,445,542

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.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
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.minimal

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
CountyCARTERET
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 5 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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.

H
Croatan High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Broad Creek Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
E
White Oak Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.7 mi

District: Carteret County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28594These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.33%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
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.5,103
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.196 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,563
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,981
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.61%

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How this home compares

809 Emerald 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 more than 91% of homes in Carteret County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Carteret County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Carteret County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Carteret County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Emerald Isle 28594

What homes are worth in Emerald Isle 28594

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

This home
$280K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Emerald Isle 28594.

How it measures up in Emerald Isle 28594

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emerald Isle 28594.

Estimated value$1,229,866
CheaperTypical $826,284Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$451
CheaperTypical $495Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,730 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,688 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 809 Emerald Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmerald Isle 28594Carteret County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,229,86679% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45135% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than2,730 ft²82% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac26% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than202196% of homes95% of homes

About 809 Emerald Dr

How much is 809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC is $1,229,866 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $960,564 to $1,499,168. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC last sell?

809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC last sold on Aug 6, 2024 for $1,247,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC?

809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2,730 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC built?

809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC?

809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC is assigned to Croatan High School (high), rated A; Broad Creek Middle School (middle), rated A; White Oak Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Carteret County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC compare to other homes in Emerald Isle 28594?

Among the 6,178 homes in Emerald Isle 28594, it is worth more than 79% of them ($1,229,866 against a typical $826,284), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($451 against a typical $495), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,730 ft² against a typical 1,688 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2021 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Carteret County, it is worth more than 91% 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 809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 809 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC was $5,203. The county assessed it at $1,445,542.

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