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$229,962$184 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

8428 DUNSTON FORTRESS LN

SIMS, NC 27880
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,248 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.
1.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$230K
$206K low$254K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,009 (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.$154,816 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,362
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,454
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,816
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,816

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWILSON
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.1992
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.55
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Rock Ridge Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.5 mi
M
Springfield Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.2 mi
H
Hunt High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.2 mi

District: Wilson County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27880These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,176
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.119 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,050
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

8428 Dunston Fortress Ln 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 71% of homes in Sims 27880
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Wilson County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Sims 27880
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Wilson County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Sims 27880

What homes are worth in Sims 27880

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

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$80K$701K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Sims 27880.

How it measures up in Sims 27880

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sims 27880.

Estimated value$229,962
CheaperTypical $290,453Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size1.55 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSims 27880Wilson County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,96229% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18438% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²19% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.55 ac69% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than197728% of homes44% of homes

About 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln

How much is 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC is $229,962 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $205,698 to $254,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC last sell?

8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC?

8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 1.55-acre lot.

When was 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC built?

8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC?

8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC is assigned to Rock Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Springfield Middle School (middle), rated B+; Hunt High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Wilson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC compare to other homes in Sims 27880?

Among the 1,428 homes in Sims 27880, it is worth more than 29% of them ($229,962 against a typical $290,453), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($184 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (1.55 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1977 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Wilson County, it is worth more than 60% 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 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8428 Dunston Fortress Ln, Sims, NC was $1,009. The county assessed it at $154,816.

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