New Hanover County property record for 2123 Metts Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 904 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Feb 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,743 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R05407-009-010-000 |
| Primary APN | R05407-009-010-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 904 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| 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 |
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| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 2123 METTS AVE |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28403-2247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 13 CAROLINA PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | COURTNEY PINES SEC 6 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| 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.
2123 Metts Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2007.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 SOUND VIEW DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-3570 |
| 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 | Feb 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 20075234 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5136 / 2695 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 1984 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1250001660 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2123 Metts Ave was $1,743, up 31.9% 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 | $296,200 (-) Land $97,100 Building $199,100 | $296,200 (-) Land $97,100 Building $199,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,743.00 (+31.95%) | $296,200 Land $97,100 Building $199,100 | $296,200 Land $97,100 Building $199,100 |
| 2024 | $1,321.00 (+2.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,283.00 (-0.62%) | $151,900 Land $52,800 Building $99,100 | $151,900 Land $52,800 Building $99,100 |
| 2022 | $1,291.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2123 Metts Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 2123 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 |
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| 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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