Fabulous water views await you from the covered back of this wonderful family home on the ICWW. Enjoy ocean breezes from your private hot tub off master bedroom, wonderful detached workshop/garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
1.55 acresLot Size
$515Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Buddy Blake• Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
INTRACOASTAL WATERFRONT CAPE COD HOME, MSTR BDRM DOWN, 2 BDRMS & FROG UP, 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, DE-TACHED IN-LAW QTRS, WITH GARAGE & CARPORT, 149 FT ON WATERWAY
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,520
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2024
$6,520
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2023
$6,520 (+12.5%)
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2022
$5,798
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2021
$5,798 (−14.9%)
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2020
$6,817 (+40.8%)
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2019
$4,840 (−28.1%)
$376,635 + $379,214
$755,849
2018
$6,733
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
2017
$6,733 (+1.1%)
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
2016
$6,660 (+0.2%)
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
2015
$6,644 (+42.5%)
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
2014
$4,663
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
Tax history for 257 Howards Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,520
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2024
$6,520
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2023
$6,520 (+12.5%)
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2022
$5,798
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2021
$5,798 (−14.9%)
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2020
$6,817 (+40.8%)
$400,785 + $282,454
$683,239
2019
$4,840 (−28.1%)
$376,635 + $379,214
$755,849
2018
$6,733
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
2017
$6,733 (+1.1%)
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
2016
$6,660 (+0.2%)
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
2015
$6,644 (+42.5%)
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
2014
$4,663
$401,419 + $351,901
$753,320
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
124 ft.
Lot depth
331 ft.
Lot size
1.55 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,023
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pender County
APN
3292-73-6621-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RP
Residential Performance District
The Residential Performance District is intended to allow a variety of residential uses and densities and also limited commercial activities as well as agritourism. Existing or new agricultural and farm uses shall be allowed on undeveloped land prior to development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Has Cooling
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Room Information 1
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Description: 27x16 Level:
Room Length: 27
Room Width: 16
Room Information 2
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room Description: 18x16 Level: Down- 1st Floor
Room Length: 18
Room Width: 16
Room Information 3
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Description: 21x20 Level: Down- 1st Floor
Room Length: 21
Room Width: 20
Room Information 4
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Description: 20x18 Level:
Room Length: 20
Room Width: 18
Room Information 5
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Description: 12x16 Level:
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 16
Room Information 6
Room Type: Laundry
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Levels: Two
Building Area Total: 2,169
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Shutters - Board/Hurricane
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Land Information
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Is Waterfront
Living Area: 2,169
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: ICW View
Lot Size Acres: 1.55
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Location
School Information
High School District: Pender
Location Information
Directions: North on Market to Hampstead, right into Forest Sound, right at Plantation, left Grovdiere, left at Waterway, bear right on gravel road, past marina, house on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,023
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Pender County
APN: 3292-73-6621-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Topsail Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
Topsail Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
Topsail High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.06M – $1.29M
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