New Hanover County property record for 2206 Metts Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 827 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Dec 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,604 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R05407-011-009-000 |
| Primary APN | R05407-011-009-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 827 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 827 sqft |
| Basement Area | 827 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 827 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,746 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 141 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 2206 METTS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28403-2249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | LT 16 CAROLINA PLACE BLK 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | COURTNEY PINES SEC 6 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| 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 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2206 Metts Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 1988.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1513 FUTCH CREEK RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28411-9375 |
| 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 | Dec 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1440 / 1528 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2206 Metts Ave was $1,604, up 37.1% 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 | $272,700 (-) Land $97,100 Building $175,600 | $272,700 (-) Land $97,100 Building $175,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,604.00 (+37.09%) | $272,700 Land $97,100 Building $175,600 | $272,700 Land $97,100 Building $175,600 |
| 2024 | $1,170.00 (+2.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,136.00 (-0.61%) | $134,500 Land $52,800 Building $81,700 | $134,500 Land $52,800 Building $81,700 |
| 2022 | $1,143.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2206 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 |
|
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 2206 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures