New Hanover County property record for 518 Wright St, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,041 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,095 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $94,500 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,199 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Jul 2021 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05413-011-018-000 |
| Primary APN | R05413-011-018-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,041 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,041 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,041 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,041 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,095 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Utility Building | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 518 WRIGHT ST |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-5720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | PT EM 1/2 LOT 2 BLK 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF WILMINGTON (1870) |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 11100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Wilmington Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2003 · 779 contributing resources · NRIS 03000344 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 16116, CHARLOTTE, NC 28297-6116 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE BANKERS INC |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOUSING FIN AGCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202136158 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6473 / 1072 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00647301072 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 518 WRIGHT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5720 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | SECURITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, EQUITY SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2231 CELIA AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28216-4551 |
| Document Number | 00679901468 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Book Page | 6799/1468 |
| Instrument | 2025023967 |
| Name | NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE BANKERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 1305 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 100, MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 518 WRIGHT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5720 |
| Document Number | 00647301072 |
| Book / Page | 6473 / 1072 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021036158 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $189.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 16116, CHARLOTTE, NC 28297-6116 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 518 WRIGHT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5720 |
| Document Number | 0061662175 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 518 WRIGHT ST WILMINGTON NC 284015720, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5720 |
| Document Number | 0061662175 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 006166/002175 |
| Instrument | 27829 |
| Name | HOUSING FIN AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611-8066 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $258,900 (-) Land $53,900 Building $205,000 | $258,900 (-) Land $53,900 Building $205,000 | |
| 2025 | $258,900 (+87.74%) Land $53,900 Building $205,000 | $258,900 (+87.74%) Land $53,900 Building $205,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,199.00 (+2.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,165.00 | $137,900 Land $40,000 Building $97,900 | $137,900 Land $40,000 Building $97,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 694 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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