New Hanover County property record for 4265 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,408 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R07012-001-023-000 |
| Primary APN | R07012-001-023-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 54 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 4265 APPLETON WAY |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28412-7370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15,RESID |
| Legal Description | LOT 75 SEC 2 ECHO FARMS |
| Legal Subdivision | ECHO FARMS LTS 45-82 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 12111 |
4265 Appleton Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2024.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4265 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246689 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6696 / 36 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4265 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7370 |
| Document Number | 00669600036 |
| Book / Page | 6696 / 36 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024006689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $810.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4265 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7370 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4265 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7370 |
| Document Number | 00650401065 |
| Book / Page | 6504 / 1065 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021050807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $689.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11149 YELLOW LEAF WAY, 11149, GERMANTOWN, MD 20876-1377 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4265 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7370 |
| Document Number | 2021050808 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021050808 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4265 APPLETON WAY, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7370 |
| Document Number | 0062300994 |
| Book / Page | 006230 / 000994 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21701 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $483.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 7423 FISHERMAN CREEK DR WILMINGTON NC 284054786, WILMINGTON, NC 28405-4786 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4265 Appleton Way was $2,408, up 19.4% 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 | $409,300 (-) Land $95,800 Building $313,500 | $409,300 (-) Land $95,800 Building $313,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,408.00 (+19.44%) | $409,300 Land $95,800 Building $313,500 | $409,300 Land $95,800 Building $313,500 |
| 2024 | $2,016.00 (+2.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,958.00 (+1.35%) | $231,800 Land $72,800 Building $159,000 | $231,800 Land $72,800 Building $159,000 |
| 2022 | $1,932.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4265 Appleton Way 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 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 4265 Appleton Way is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% 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 205 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 | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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