New Hanover County property record for 229 Sunset Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,225 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R06009-007-009-000 |
| Primary APN | R06009-007-009-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Deck Area | 186 sqft |
| Patio Area | 186 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 229 SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-6743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-7,RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT |
| Legal Description | S S PK WILM BLK 14 LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET PARK |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sunset Park Historic District listed 2003 · 827 contributing resources · NRIS 03001265 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 318 ORANGE ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4525 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 215698 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,225.00 (+6.34%) | $208,200 (+57.13%) Land $69,000 Building $139,200 | $208,200 (+57.13%) Land $69,000 Building $139,200 |
| 2024 | $1,152.00 (+2.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,119.00 (-0.62%) | $132,500 Land $49,500 Building $83,000 | $132,500 Land $49,500 Building $83,000 |
| 2022 | $1,126.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1984–1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 371 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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