The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28442 sells for about $147,764, or $131 per square foot.
Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,012 a month.
ZIP 28442 — Hallsboro
Market data for ZIP 28442 is extremely limited, with only a median home value figure available. Most specific metrics such as inventory, sales volume, and rental rates are not published for this specific ZIP code.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a coastal lifestyle within commuting distance of Wilmington, offering a mix of new construction and established residential neighborhoods.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is subject to coastal weather risks typical of Pender County, including hurricane and flood exposure.
Hampstead is experiencing significant residential expansion with numerous new construction developments, though major corporate infrastructure remains limited.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Wilmington, with travel times varying based on traffic along the US-17 corridor.
The area offers access to coastal amenities, including proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway, local parks, and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by a relatively low renter share of 19%, with demand driven by the area's growth as a residential suburb.
The local economy is largely residential-focused, with many residents commuting to the nearby Wilmington employment hub.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-17 serving as the primary arterial highway for the region.
Significant residential development is ongoing, particularly in the 28443 ZIP code area, with multiple new construction communities currently active.
Pender County manages property assessments, maintaining a tax structure that aligns with regional averages.
Parcels are subject to Pender County property taxes and local school district levies.
Property insurance premiums in this coastal region are influenced by hazard exposure, particularly flood and wind risks.
not determinable
Provides significant recreational access for boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.