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$1,047,693$213 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $709,000 on Jul 30, 2020

863 ROYAL TERN DR

HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
4,926 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.
1.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1M
$917K 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.$709,000 · Jul 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,260 (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.$547,042 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$89,141
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$457,901
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$547,042
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$547,042

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.110 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.Colonial
CountyPender
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.82
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 252 ft²Shed · 576 ft²Porch · 760 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Surf City Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
E
Surf City Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
H
Topsail High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: Pender County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28443These 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
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.29,231
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.201 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,049
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,244
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

863 Royal Tern 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 93% of homes in Hampstead 28443
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Hampstead 28443
  • Among the largest homes in Hampstead 28443
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Hampstead 28443

What homes are worth in Hampstead 28443

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

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$197K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Hampstead 28443.

How it measures up in Hampstead 28443

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hampstead 28443.

Estimated value$1,047,693
CheaperTypical $550,763Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $248Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area4,926 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,089 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.82 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 863 Royal Tern Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHampstead 28443Pender County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,047,69393% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21325% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than4,926 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.82 ac94% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than200341% of homes58% of homes

About 863 Royal Tern Dr

How much is 863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC is $1,047,693 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $917,044 to $1,178,342. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC last sell?

863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC last sold on Jul 30, 2020 for $709,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC?

863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,926 square feet of living space and a 1.82-acre lot.

When was 863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC built?

863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC?

863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC is assigned to Surf City Middle School (middle), rated A+; Surf City Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Topsail High School (high), rated A. All sit in Pender County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC compare to other homes in Hampstead 28443?

Among the 12,271 homes in Hampstead 28443, it is worth more than 93% of them ($1,047,693 against a typical $550,763), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($213 against a typical $248), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,926 ft² against a typical 2,089 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1.82 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (2003 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Pender County, it is worth more than 92% 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 863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 863 Royal Tern Dr, Hampstead, NC was $5,260. The county assessed it at $547,042.

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