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8997 HIGHSMITH RD

ROCKY POINT, NC 28457
0
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.
1.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$199 (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.$21,138 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,138
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,138
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,138

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
CountyPender
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.65
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Cape Fear Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.7 mi
M
Cape Fear Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
Heide Trask High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 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

8997 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.

  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Rocky Point 28457
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Pender County
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1.65 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 8997 Highsmith Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Point 28457Pender County
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²17% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.65 ac77% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than1901almost no homes2% of homes

About 8997 Highsmith Rd

When did 8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC last sell?

8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC last sold on Sep 26, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC?

8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC has 1,248 square feet of living space and a 1.65-acre lot.

When was 8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC built?

8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC?

8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC is assigned to Cape Fear Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Cape Fear Middle School (middle), rated A-; Heide Trask High School (high), rated B. All sit in Pender County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC compare to other homes in Rocky Point 28457?

Among the 4,877 homes in Rocky Point 28457, it is bigger than 17% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1.65 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1901 against a typical 2000). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8997 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC was $199. The county assessed it at $21,138.

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