New Hanover County property record for 538 Wayne Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,894 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | R05408-004-010-000 |
| Primary APN | R05408-004-010-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,368 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,368 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,716 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,716 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 243 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 538 WAYNE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28403-1256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15,RESID |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BEAUMONT |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAUMONT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 WAYNE DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-1256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 20181483 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6115 / 227 |
| 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 |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | New Hanover County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $661,700 (-) Land $275,400 Building $386,300 | $661,700 (-) Land $275,400 Building $386,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,894.00 (+24.61%) | $661,700 (+84.16%) Land $275,400 Building $386,300 | $661,700 (+84.16%) Land $275,400 Building $386,300 |
| 2024 | $3,125.00 (+2.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,036.00 (-0.59%) | $359,300 Land $129,000 Building $230,300 | $359,300 Land $129,000 Building $230,300 |
| 2022 | $3,054.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
| 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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