New Hanover County property record for 2108 Metts Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,766 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,231 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,768 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Mar 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05407-012-017-000 |
| Primary APN | R05407-012-017-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,766 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,361 sqft |
| Basement Area | 844 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 844 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,231 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 2108 METTS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28403-2248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | LOTS 21R BLK 10 CAROLINA PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | NANCY CAROL CATES |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21R |
| 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.
2108 Metts Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2108 METTS AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALPHA MTG CORP |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4614 / 571 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 2108 METTS AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2248 |
| Document Number | 0063100591 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2108 METTS AVE WILMINGTON NC 284032248, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2248 |
| Document Number | 0063100591 |
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| Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 006310/000591 |
| Instrument | 16908 |
| Name | ALPHA MTG CORP |
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| Address | WILMINGTON, NC 28403 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 2108 METTS AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2248 |
| Document Number | 0060471496 |
| Book / Page | 006047 / 001496 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2108 METTS AVE WILMINGTON NC 284032248, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2248 |
| Document Number | 0060471496 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 006047/001496 |
| Instrument | 9795 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611-6592 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2108 Metts Ave was $2,768, up 1.7% 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 | $470,400 (-) Land $105,800 Building $364,600 | $470,400 (-) Land $105,800 Building $364,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,768.00 (+1.73%) | $470,400 Land $105,800 Building $364,600 | $470,400 Land $105,800 Building $364,600 |
| 2024 | $2,721.00 (+2.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,643.00 (-0.56%) | $312,800 Land $58,100 Building $254,700 | $312,800 Land $58,100 Building $254,700 |
| 2022 | $2,658.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2108 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 2108 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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