New Hanover County property record for 402 Benjamin Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 896 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.584 acres (25,439 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,566 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05013-007-007-000 |
| Primary APN | R05013-007-007-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,439 sqft (0.584 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 402 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28403-1802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20,RESID |
| Legal Description | PT LOTS 15/16 J D DIXON SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | J D DIXON SUB |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 11501 |
402 Benjamin Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2009.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 HENDERSON ST W, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480-1802 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200939509 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5451 / 2038 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 402 Benjamin Ave was $1,566, up 11% 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 | $266,200 (-) Land $126,900 Building $139,300 | $266,200 (-) Land $126,900 Building $139,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,566.00 (+10.99%) | $266,200 Land $126,900 Building $139,300 | $266,200 Land $126,900 Building $139,300 |
| 2024 | $1,411.00 (+2.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,370.00 (-0.58%) | $162,200 Land $85,400 Building $76,800 | $162,200 Land $85,400 Building $76,800 |
| 2022 | $1,378.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 Benjamin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
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 402 Benjamin Ave is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 266 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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