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203 Empie Avenue, Holly Ridge, NC, 28445

2beds
1baths
894sqft
$630,000
$705price/sqft
$3,728/moest. monthly cost
$149,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

This charming S. Topsail Island beach cottage was built in 1965 and has been lovingly owned by the current owner since 1994. Located in popular S. Topsail Island the home is a 2 minute walk from a public beach and sound access. The home features a large new deck in the back, nice front porch with sound views, outdoor shower and 2 under house garages which are perfect for ping pong tables and garage parties. Topsail Island offers a variety of activities from relaxing on the beach, exploring local attractions, enjoying watersports and dining in local restaurants. This home is perfect for a weekend getaway and a vacation rental. Rental history available upon request.

Getting Around

28
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
40
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Surf City ElementaryGrades PK-56.9 mi
9/10
Surf City MiddleGrades 6-86.9 mi
8/10
Topsail High SchoolGrades 9-123.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1965

Materials

  • Foundation: Other,Pilings
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Fiber Cement,Wood Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Oven,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Laundry Closet,Laundry Room

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Blinds/Shades
  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl,Wood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 894
  • Total interior livable area: 894 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 42125920280000
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
  • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
  • Fencing: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Sound
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Sound
  • Waterfront features: Water Access Comm
  • Frontage type: See Remarks
  • Living area range: 800 - 999

Lot

  • Lot size: 10,454 sqft
  • Features: Water Access Comm
  • Lot size dimensions: 75 x 140 x 74 x 141

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Concrete,Off Street
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingVery High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Hurricane
Lightning
Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Tornado
Wildfire
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Pender County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,185$38,220
Home Insurance *$154$1,848
Property Taxes $189$2,268
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$3,728$44,736
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$127,817/yr
40% on housing$111,840/yr
45% on housing$99,413/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.4%
9.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.7%
-1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$705This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28445$329
Pender County$319

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28445$235
Pender County$217

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-04Price change$630,000
2025-07-17Listed for sale$659,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentHarper C Fraser
BrokerageIntracoastal Realty Corporation

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