Pender County property record for 956 Highlands Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,383 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,657 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3294-20-1588-0000 |
| Primary APN | 3294-20-1588-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,383 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 65 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 000034932 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 956 HIGHLANDS DR |
| City | HAMPSTEAD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28443-7225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | L163,PB 38/45 CASTLE BAY,PH 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE BAY |
| Legal Phase | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 163 |
| Jurisdiction | PENDER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSAIL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 920203 |
Source: Pender County records, as of January 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 HIGHLANDS DR, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-7225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESOURCE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052736_00140 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2736 / 140 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047350839 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PENDER NC |
| Property Address | 956 HIGHLANDS DR, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-7225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST CHOICE SETTLEMENT LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0047240782 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 4724/782 |
| Name | RESOURCE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, SC 29205 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PENDER NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 956 HIGHLANDS DR, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-7225 |
| Document Number | 0047350839 |
| Book / Page | 004735 / 000839 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20075153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 956 HIGHLANDS DR HAMPSTEAD NC 284437225, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-7225 |
Source: Pender County assessment roll, as of January 27, 2026
| 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 | $2,657.00 (+9.3%) | $410,367 (+54.46%) Land $40,740 Building $369,627 | $410,367 (+54.46%) Land $40,740 Building $369,627 |
| 2023 | $265,685 (-) Land $76,251 Building $189,434 | $265,685 (-) Land $76,251 Building $189,434 | |
| 2022 | $2,431.00 | $265,685 Land $76,251 Building $189,434 | $265,685 Land $76,251 Building $189,434 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 105 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 105 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 96 (1992–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 30 of 96 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · Hurricane Isaias |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 88% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CASTLE BAY S/D private · serves 777 people · EPA ID NC7071018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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