New Hanover County property record for 1946 Washington St, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,113 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,578 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $327,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,650 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R06009-006-008-000 |
| Primary APN | R06009-006-008-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,113 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,113 sqft |
| Basement Area | 805 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 805 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,578 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 325 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1946 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-6765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-7,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 32 SUMMER HILL & PT LTS 8/9/10 BLK 14 SUNSET PK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMER HILL TRACT |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 14,32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| 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.
1946 Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1946 WASHINGTON ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-6765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202419133 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6721 / 1574 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00516601330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1946 WASHINGTON ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-6765 |
| Document Number | 00668901599 |
| Book / Page | 6689 / 1599 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024003542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4320 ASHLEY PARK DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-8234 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1946 Washington St was $1,650.
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 | $280,500 (-) Land $67,700 Building $212,800 | $280,500 (-) Land $67,700 Building $212,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,650.00 | $280,500 Land $67,700 Building $212,800 | $280,500 Land $67,700 Building $212,800 |
| 2023 | $1,148.00 (-0.61%) | $135,900 Land $48,500 Building $87,400 | $135,900 Land $48,500 Building $87,400 |
| 2022 | $1,155.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1946 Washington 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 1946 Washington 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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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