Enjoy stillness and privacy on your more than three acre lot in Rocky Point, with spacious covered front porch. There is a large master suite downstairs, complete with en-suite bathroom, double vanities and walk in shower. Upstairs boasts two large bedrooms and the closet in the bedroom to the right is plumbed for a full bathroom, if upstairs bathroom is desired. Out back, you will enjoy a large deck and fenced in yard, perfect for children, pets, and entertaining. There is also a 2424 detached garage/workshop.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
3.44 acresLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pinpoint Properties• Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Listed by Hannah Babatunde• Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Bought with Wilmington House Hunters Desmond• Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
3.44 acres in the country that can be your special place to live, relax and enjoy. Bring the horses and pets. Plenty of room for children to run and play. Classic 2400 sq. ft. Cape Cod with covered country front porch made for rocking chairs. Back deck offers views of what was a horse pasture. Fenced area off deck for dogs. Master bedroom downstairs with retreat area. 24 x 24 detached garage/workshop. Close to Wilmington, beaches and shopping.
Hive MLS #30410271
Mar 4, 2008
Sold
$252,000
$106/sq ft
Dec 31, 2007
Listed
$275,000
$115/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 28, 2005
Sold
$203,500
$85/sq ft
Hive MLS #30353737
Nov 28, 2005
Sold
$203,160
$85/sq ft
Oct 1, 2005
Listed
$198,160
$83/sq ft
Hive MLS #30332955
Jan 12, 2005
Sold
$179,900
$75/sq ft
Jul 27, 2004
Listed
$179,900
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,263
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2024
$2,263
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2023
$2,263 (+8.8%)
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2022
$2,080
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2021
$2,080
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2020
$2,080
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2019
$2,080 (+7.0%)
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2018
$1,944
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
2017
$1,944 (+1.0%)
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
2016
$1,924 (+1.9%)
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
2015
$1,889 (+25.8%)
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
2014
$1,502
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
Tax history for 5657 Highsmith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,263
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2024
$2,263
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2023
$2,263 (+8.8%)
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2022
$2,080
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2021
$2,080
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2020
$2,080
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2019
$2,080 (+7.0%)
$77,200 + $142,234
$219,434
2018
$1,944
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
2017
$1,944 (+1.0%)
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
2016
$1,924 (+1.9%)
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
2015
$1,889 (+25.8%)
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
2014
$1,502
$38,192 + $156,018
$194,210
*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
1.4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,078
Year built
1997
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Pender County
APN
3206-89-9453-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RA
Rural Agricultural District
The Rural Agricultural District is intended to accommodate non-residential agricultural uses and very low density residential development (minimum of 1 du/ac), as well as limited non-residential uses, in rural areas adjacent to agricultural operations. Development in this District should rely predominantly on individual wells and septic tank systems for domestic water supply and sewage disposal.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Day care facility
Laundromat
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: On Site, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Window Coverings, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Basement Details: None, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Fencing: Back Yard, Wrought Iron
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2385
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 3.44
Lot Size Dimensions: 298 x 504 x 300 x 500
Lot Size Area: 3.44
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.44
Zoning: RA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $60
Location Information
Directions: Take I-40 to exit 414, then turn left onto Holly Shelter Rd. Turn right onto Hwy 117, then left onto Hwy 133 (Pauls Place). Take a right onto Scott Rd, then right onto Highsmith Rd. Proceed approximately 2 miles, then the house is on the right.
Subdivision Name: Highsmith Estates
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,078
Stories: 1.4
Lot Size: 3.44 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Pender County
APN: 3206-89-9453-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
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Schools
Cape Fear Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.4mi
6/10
Cape Fear Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
8/10
Heide Trask High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
6/10
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4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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