New Hanover County property record for 251 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Office Building |
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| Details | 2,029 sqft · built 2025 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,092 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Line of Credit Aug 2021 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R04720-007-016-000 |
| Primary APN | R04720-007-016-000 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,029 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2025 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2025 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Patio Area | 405 sqft |
| Canopy | 77 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 251 N FRONT ST |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-3907 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD,CENTRA |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 3 BLK 190 WILM |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 190 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Wilmington Historic and Archeological District listed 1974 · 137 contributing resources · NRIS 74001364 |
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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 records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 WALNUT ST, 608, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4197 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 25, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit NORTH STAR BANK |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST CAROLINA BANK |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202237319 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6602 / 2226 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1630000083 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 251 N FRONT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-3907 |
| Document Number | 00660202226 |
| Book / Page | 6602 / 2226 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022037319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,040.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 514 VAN DORN CT, 514, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-0957 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 124 WALNUT ST APT 608, 608, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4197 |
| Document Number | 00660202232 |
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| Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6602/2232 |
| Instrument | 2022037320 |
| Name | NORTH STAR BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, NC 28403 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 25, 2032 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 251 N FRONT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-3907 |
| Document Number | 00648100529 |
| Book / Page | 6481 / 529 |
| Map Reference | MB 66 PG 482 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039977 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2020 S CHURCHILL DR, 2020, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-5308 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 514 VAN DORN CT, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-0957 |
| Document Number | 2021039978 |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039978 |
| Name | FIRST CAROLINA BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 251 N FRONT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-3907 |
| Document Number | 0061211024 |
| Book / Page | 006121 / 001024 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
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| 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 | $641,000 (-) Land $227,700 Building $413,300 | $641,000 (-) Land $227,700 Building $413,300 | |
| 2025 | $4,092.00 (-7.84%) | $641,000 (+34.92%) Land $227,700 Building $413,300 | $641,000 (+34.92%) Land $227,700 Building $413,300 |
| 2024 | $4,440.00 (+2.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,321.00 (-1.21%) | $475,100 Land $325,700 Building $149,400 | $475,100 Land $325,700 Building $149,400 |
| 2022 | $4,374.00 |
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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 64 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 358 units insured incl. 294 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (1983–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 19 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 |
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| 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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