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$279,905$532 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Jul 31, 1998

HOWARD ST

SCRANTON, NC 27875
2
Beds
1
Baths
526 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.
1.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$280K
$214K low$346K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Jul 31, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,026 (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.$1,172,959 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,007,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,959
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$778,155
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,172,959

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.39 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.Cottage
CountyHYDE
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.1987
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Not Specified
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 9 ft²Porch · 50 ft²Boat access

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

E
Ocracoke SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Hyde County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27875These 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.14
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.707
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$31,823
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,475
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

Howard St 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 71% of homes in Scranton 27875
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Scranton 27875
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Scranton 27875
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Hyde County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Scranton 27875

What homes are worth in Scranton 27875

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

This home
$34K$712K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Scranton 27875.

How it measures up in Scranton 27875

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 27875.

Estimated value$279,905
CheaperTypical $126,546Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$532
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area526 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,192 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size1.05 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 27875Hyde County
Estimated valuepricier than$279,90571% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53298% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than526 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.05 ac54% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than194513% of homes13% of homes

About Howard St

How much is Howard St, Scranton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Howard St, Scranton, NC is $279,905 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $213,716 to $346,094. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Howard St, Scranton, NC last sell?

Howard St, Scranton, NC last sold on Jul 31, 1998 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Howard St, Scranton, NC?

Howard St, Scranton, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 526 square feet of living space and a 1.04-acre lot.

When was Howard St, Scranton, NC built?

Howard St, Scranton, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Howard St, Scranton, NC?

Howard St, Scranton, NC is assigned to Ocracoke School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Hyde County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Howard St, Scranton, NC compare to other homes in Scranton 27875?

Among the 375 homes in Scranton 27875, it is worth more than 71% of them ($279,905 against a typical $126,546), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($532 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 2% of them (526 ft² against a typical 1,192 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (1.05 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1945 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Hyde 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 Howard St, Scranton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Howard St, Scranton, NC was $11,026. The county assessed it at $1,172,959.

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