New Hanover County property record for 405 Benjamin Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.646 acres (28,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,752 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05013-008-016-000 |
| Primary APN | R05013-008-016-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,078 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,078 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,078 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,078 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,140 sqft (0.646 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 178 sqft |
| Patio Area | 366 sqft |
| Utility Building | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 405 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28403-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20,RESID |
| Legal Description | TR A-B SURVEY FOR JAMES D DIXON HEIRS |
| Legal Subdivision | 5410 HILLSDALE, DIST 5 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 11501 |
405 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 BENJAMIN AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-1801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 202042966 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6367 / 342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00636700342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 405 BENJAMIN AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000019830 |
| Book / Page | 6863 / 152 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 BENJAMIN AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000019830, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6863/152 |
| Instrument | 202619830 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.48% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 405 BENJAMIN AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-1801 |
| Document Number | 0060322944 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 405 BENJAMIN AVE WILMINGTON NC 284031801, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-1801 |
| Document Number | 0060322944 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 006032/002944 |
| Instrument | 2544 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 405 Benjamin Ave was $2,752, up 24.4% 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 | $467,700 (-) Land $132,100 Building $335,600 | $467,700 (-) Land $132,100 Building $335,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,752.00 (+24.41%) | $467,700 Land $132,100 Building $335,600 | $467,700 Land $132,100 Building $335,600 |
| 2024 | $2,212.00 (+2.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,148.00 (-0.6%) | $254,300 Land $89,500 Building $164,800 | $254,300 Land $89,500 Building $164,800 |
| 2022 | $2,161.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 405 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 405 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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