New Hanover County property record for 2014 Metts Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 851 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Jun 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,534 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05407-013-019-000 |
| Primary APN | R05407-013-019-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 851 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 851 sqft |
| Basement Area | 851 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 851 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 2014 METTS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28403-2132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 11 CAROLINA PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | COURTNEY PINES SEC 6 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Carolina Place Historic District listed 1992 · 337 contributing resources · NRIS 92001086 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2014 Metts Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1988.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2014 METTS AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1417 / 1177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2014 Metts Ave was $1,534, up 24% 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 | $305,800 (-) Land $97,100 Building $208,700 | $305,800 (-) Land $97,100 Building $208,700 | |
| 2025 | $1,534.00 (+24.01%) | $305,800 Land $97,100 Building $208,700 | $305,800 Land $97,100 Building $208,700 |
| 2024 | $1,237.00 (-21.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,581.00 (-0.63%) | $187,200 Land $52,800 Building $134,400 | $187,200 Land $52,800 Building $134,400 |
| 2022 | $1,591.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2014 Metts Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 33 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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 2014 Metts Ave is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 406 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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