New Hanover County property record for 526 Cathay Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.444 acres (19,341 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,235 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R07816-003-021-000 |
| Primary APN | R07816-003-021-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,134 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,341 sqft (0.444 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 526 CATHAY RD |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28412-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10,RESID |
| Legal Description | LT 165 SEC 3 MONTEREY HEIGHTS S/D |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTEREY HEIGHTS SEC 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 165 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 12106 |
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 CATHAY RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-2920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3935 / 252 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 22, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1677000187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: New Hanover County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $306,900 (-) Land $138,300 Building $168,600 | $306,900 (-) Land $138,300 Building $168,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,235.00 (+24.62%) | $306,900 (+74.77%) Land $138,300 Building $168,600 | $306,900 (+74.77%) Land $138,300 Building $168,600 |
| 2024 | $991.00 (+0.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $985.00 (-0.91%) | $175,600 Land $76,300 Building $99,300 | $175,600 Land $76,300 Building $99,300 |
| 2022 | $994.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 55 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 55 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 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.
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 | Indirect within 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 | THE CAPE MASTER SYSTEM private · serves 11,587 people · EPA ID NC0465199 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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