New Hanover County property record for 1916 Jefferson St, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,664 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R06009-009-018-000 |
| Primary APN | R06009-009-018-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,216 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,275 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Utility Building | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1916 JEFFERSON ST |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-6724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-7,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | S S PK WILM BLK 15 LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET PARK |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sunset Park Historic District listed 2003 · 827 contributing resources · NRIS 03001265 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1916 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1916 JEFFERSON ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-6724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2686 / 985 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 00681600983 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1916 JEFFERSON ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-6724 |
| Document Number | 00681600983 |
| Book / Page | 6816 / 983 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025031923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1916 JEFFERSON ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-6724 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1916 Jefferson St was $1,664, up 9.9% 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 | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $282,900 (-) Land $68,900 Building $214,000 | $282,900 (-) Land $68,900 Building $214,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,664.00 (+9.91%) | $282,900 Land $68,900 Building $214,000 | $282,900 Land $68,900 Building $214,000 |
| 2024 | $1,514.00 (+2.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,471.00 (-0.54%) | $174,100 Land $49,500 Building $124,600 | $174,100 Land $49,500 Building $124,600 |
| 2022 | $1,479.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1916 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1984–1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1916 Jefferson St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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-WILMINGTON serves 212,227 people · EPA ID NC0465010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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