New Hanover County property record for 252 Peiffer Ave, Wilmington, NC 28409
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.323 acres (14,070 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,331 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R06211-001-013-000 |
| Primary APN | R06211-001-013-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,070 sqft (0.323 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 252 PEIFFER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28409-4722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15,RESID |
| Legal Description | 9A BRADLEY HGTS HARNETT |
| Legal Subdivision | 252 PEIFFER AV DIV LT9 BRAD HTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 12011 |
252 Peiffer Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 2020.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 PEIFFER AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-4722 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage RCN CAPITAL LLC |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST BANK |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TRANS-NATIONAL TITLE, TIAGO NAT'L TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202044104 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6369 / 1014 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 252 PEIFFER AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-4722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7627 MARKET ST 201, 201, WILMINGTON, NC 28411-5003 |
| Document Number | 00656702057 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6567/2057 |
| Instrument | 2022019896 |
| Name | RCN CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 252 PEIFFER AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-4722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7627 MARKET ST 3, 3, WILMINGTON, NC 28411-5002 |
| Document Number | 00641901926 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6419/1926 |
| Instrument | 2021010639 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, NC 28403 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 252 PEIFFER AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-4722 |
| Document Number | 0063691014 |
| Book / Page | 006369 / 001014 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 44104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | TRANS-NATIONAL TITLE, TIAGO NAT'L TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $219.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 252 PEIFFER AVE WILMINGTON NC 284094722, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-4722 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Peiffer Ave was $1,331, up 49.4% 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 | $226,300 (-) Land $128,600 Building $97,700 | $226,300 (-) Land $128,600 Building $97,700 | |
| 2025 | $1,331.00 (+49.38%) | $226,300 Land $128,600 Building $97,700 | $226,300 Land $128,600 Building $97,700 |
| 2024 | $891.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $866.00 (-0.57%) | $102,500 Land $68,400 Building $34,100 | $102,500 Land $68,400 Building $34,100 |
| 2022 | $871.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Peiffer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 File median of 45 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 45 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1998–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| 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 252 Peiffer Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 260 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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