New Hanover County property record for 32 Sunset Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,097 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2006) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05912-012-012-000 |
| Primary APN | R05912-012-012-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,097 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 627 sqft |
| Basement Area | 627 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 627 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 32 SUNSET AVE |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-6740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-7,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | PT 1/2 BLK 54 SUNSET PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET PARK |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| 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.
32 Sunset Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2006.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 S 6TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5201 |
| 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 | May 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200625105 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5016 / 2532 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1815001009 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $215,500 (-) Land $66,000 Building $149,500 | $215,500 (-) Land $66,000 Building $149,500 |
| 2025 | $215,500 Land $66,000 Building $149,500 | $215,500 Land $66,000 Building $149,500 |
| 2023 | $136,600 Land $47,200 Building $89,400 | $136,600 Land $47,200 Building $89,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 32 Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 32 Sunset Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 85 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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