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$194,441$94 / 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 68How 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

9258 HIGHSMITH RD

ROCKY POINT, NC 28457
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,070 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.
2.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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

$194K
$132K low$257K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,452 (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.$133,206 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,450
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,756
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,206
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,206

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.2.89
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
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.Shed · 320 ft²Porch · 220 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Cape Fear Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.8 mi
M
Cape Fear Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
Heide Trask High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 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

9258 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 less than 89% of homes in Pender County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Pender County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Rocky Point 28457
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Pender County
  • Older than 89% 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
$94K$786K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$194,441
CheaperTypical $383,746Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area2,070 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size2.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 9258 Highsmith Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Point 28457Pender County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,44113% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$943% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than2,070 ft²73% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.89 ac85% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than197011% of homes13% of homes

About 9258 Highsmith Rd

How much is 9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC is $194,441 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $131,638 to $257,244. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC last sell?

9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC last sold on Jun 17, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC?

9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,070 square feet of living space and a 2.89-acre lot.

When was 9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC built?

9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC?

9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC is assigned to Cape Fear Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Cape Fear Middle School (middle), rated C; Heide Trask High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Pender County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9258 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 13% of them ($194,441 against a typical $383,746), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($94 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,070 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (2.89 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1970 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Pender County, it is worth more than 11% 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 9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 9258 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point, NC was $1,452. The county assessed it at $133,206.

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