New Hanover County property record for 3965 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,718 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,124 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | R07011-003-003-000 |
| Primary APN | R07011-003-003-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,718 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,308 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 534 sqft |
| Patio Area | 348 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 3965 APPLETON WAY |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28412-7305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15,RESID |
| Legal Description | LOT 152R SEC 4 ECHO FARMS |
| Legal Subdivision | KYLE ZUPAN RECOM LTS 150-152 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 152R |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 12111 |
3965 Appleton Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3965 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| Aug 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage RELIANCE FIRST CAP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202212613 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6552 / 1954 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3965 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7305 |
| Document Number | 00655201954 |
| Book / Page | 6552 / 1954 |
| Map Reference | MB 49 PG 158 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022012613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3965 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7305 |
| Document Number | 2022012614 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022012614 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 3965 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7305 |
| Document Number | 0062432778 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3965 APPLETON WAY WILMINGTON NC 284127305, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7305 |
| Document Number | 0062432778 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 006243/002778 |
| Instrument | 28467 |
| Name | RELIANCE FIRST CAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 8, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3965 Appleton Way was $3,124, up 3.6% 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 | $530,900 (-) Land $97,800 Building $433,100 | $530,900 (-) Land $97,800 Building $433,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,124.00 (+3.62%) | $530,900 Land $97,800 Building $433,100 | $530,900 Land $97,800 Building $433,100 |
| 2024 | $3,015.00 (+2.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,928.00 (+0.86%) | $346,600 Land $75,100 Building $271,500 | $346,600 Land $75,100 Building $271,500 |
| 2022 | $2,903.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3965 Appleton Way in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 170 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 170 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight |
| 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 3965 Appleton Way is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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