Pender County property record for 242 Topsail Watch Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,640 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 1.74 acres (75,794 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,777 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 4224-56-8850-0000 |
| Primary APN | 4224-56-8850-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,640 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Pile |
| Lot Area | 75,794 sqft (1.74 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Cabin | Cabin |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 000049702 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 4224 56 8850 0000 |
| Street Address | 242 TOPSAIL WATCH DR |
| City | HAMPSTEAD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28443-2726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FA |
| Legal Description | LT 12 PB 67/88 BOUNDARY SURVEY LT 12 TOPSAIL WATCH |
| Legal Subdivision | TOPSAIL WATCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PENDER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSAIL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
242 Topsail Watch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Pender County records, as of January 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 TOPSAIL WATCH DR, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-2726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0011454778 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4750 / 1988 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0047501988 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PENDER NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 TOPSAIL WATCH DR, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-2726 |
| Document Number | 0047501988 |
| Book / Page | 4750 / 1988 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 91 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $640.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3242, HOLLY RIDGE, NC 28445-8817 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 727 HUGHES RD, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-2101 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Topsail Watch Dr was $6,777.
Source: Pender County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pender County |
| Unified School District | Pender County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,777.00 | $1,234,202 Land $162,655 Building $1,071,547 | $1,234,202 Land $162,655 Building $1,071,547 |
| 2023 | $437,360 (+206.52%) Land $142,686 Building $294,674 | $437,360 (+206.52%) Land $142,686 Building $294,674 | |
| 2022 | $1,194.00 | $142,686 Land $142,686 | $142,686 Land $142,686 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Topsail Watch Dr in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 14.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 136 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 136 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 242 Topsail Watch Dr is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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