New Hanover County property record for 2104 Metts Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,449 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Feb 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,431 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05407-012-018-000 |
| Primary APN | R05407-012-018-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,462 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,462 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,449 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Deck Area | 188 sqft |
| Patio Area | 188 sqft |
| Utility Building | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2104 METTS AVE |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28403-2248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | LTS 22/23 BLK 10 CAROLINA PLACE S/D |
| Legal Subdivision | CAROLINA PLACE |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| 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.
2104 Metts Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2104 METTS AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20079201 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5146 / 530 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 00647102758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 2104 METTS AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2248 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00647500119 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6475/119 |
| Instrument | 2021036996 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALLEN, TX 75013 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2104 METTS AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2248 |
| Document Number | 00647102758 |
| Book / Page | 6471 / 2758 |
| Map Reference | MB 48 PG 180 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021035418 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2014 METTS AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2132 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2104 Metts Ave was $2,431, up 24.1% 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 | $413,100 (-) Land $106,400 Building $306,700 | $413,100 (-) Land $106,400 Building $306,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,431.00 (+24.09%) | $413,100 Land $106,400 Building $306,700 | $413,100 Land $106,400 Building $306,700 |
| 2024 | $1,959.00 (+3%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,902.00 (-0.63%) | $225,200 Land $58,400 Building $166,800 | $225,200 Land $58,400 Building $166,800 |
| 2022 | $1,914.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2104 Metts Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 2104 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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