New Hanover County property record for 101 Circle Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 7 ba · 6,728 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.507 acres (22,085 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,020,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $23,477 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Dec 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R05813-001-006-001 |
| Primary APN | R05813-001-006-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,685 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,685 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,685 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Foundation Type | Pile |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,085 sqft (0.507 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 125 ft Depth |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 658 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Boat Lift | Boat Lift |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 101 CIRCLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28480-5025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1,WB RES |
| Legal Description | LOT 3-2 TR 3&5 SHELL ISLAND |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELL ISLAND DIVISION TRS 3 & 5 |
| Legal Tract | 3,5 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HARNETT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 11800 |
101 Circle Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 CIRCLE DR, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BK & TR CO |
| Oct 9, 2019 | Correction Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201524704 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5911 / 17 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 00667800298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 101 CIRCLE DR, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Document Number | 00667800302 |
| Book / Page | 6678 / 302 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030464 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 CIRCLE DR, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 101 CIRCLE DR, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 101 CIRCLE DR, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Document Number | 00667800298 |
| Book / Page | 6678 / 298 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 CIRCLE DR, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 101 CIRCLE DR, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 101 CIRCLE DR, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Document Number | 0062530812 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 101 CIRCLE DR WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH NC 284805025, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Document Number | 0062530812 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 006253/000812 |
| Instrument | 32902 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BK & TR CO |
|---|---|
| Address | COLUMBIA, SC 29211 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 101 CIRCLE DR, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
| Document Number | 0062530809 |
| Book / Page | 006253 / 000809 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 32901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 CIRCLE DR WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH NC 284805025, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-5025 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 101 Circle Dr was $23,477, up 23.8% from the year before.
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Municipality | Wrightsville Beach Town |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,537,800 (-24.37%) Land $5,049,500 Building $1,488,300 | $6,537,800 (-24.37%) Land $5,049,500 Building $1,488,300 | |
| 2025 | $23,477.00 (+23.76%) | $8,644,000 Land $5,049,500 Building $3,594,500 | $8,644,000 Land $5,049,500 Building $3,594,500 |
| 2024 | $18,970.00 | ||
| 2023 | $18,970.00 (-0.91%) | $3,498,100 Land $2,742,800 Building $755,300 | $3,498,100 Land $2,742,800 Building $755,300 |
| 2022 | $19,145.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 Circle Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 306 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 938 units insured incl. 632 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 831 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 831 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 101 Circle Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CFPUA - WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH serves 5,300 people · EPA ID NC0465020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CFPUA-WILMINGTON |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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 125 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 |
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