New Hanover County property record for 253 Sunset Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,532 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,378 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R06009-007-014-000 |
| Primary APN | R06009-007-014-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,532 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Utility Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 253 SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-6743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-7,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | S S PK BLK 14 LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET PARK |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| 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 October 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 SUNSET AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-6743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201429120 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5848 / 907 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00499902491 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,378.00 (+8.93%) | $234,300 (+61.03%) Land $66,000 Building $168,300 | $234,300 (+61.03%) Land $66,000 Building $168,300 |
| 2024 | $1,265.00 (+2.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,229.00 (-0.57%) | $145,500 Land $47,200 Building $98,300 | $145,500 Land $47,200 Building $98,300 |
| 2022 | $1,236.00 |
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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