New Hanover County property record for 5501 Forest Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,716 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $754 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | R05618-001-032-000 |
| Primary APN | R05618-001-032-000 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Street Address | 5501 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28403-4646 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | MHP,MOBILE |
| Legal Description | LOT 2; BATEMAN DIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | BATEMAN DIVISION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11905 |
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5505 FOREST AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-4646 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1811 / 843 |
| 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 | $129,500 (-) Land $129,500 | $129,500 (-) Land $129,500 | |
| 2025 | $129,500 (+49.37%) Land $129,500 | $129,500 (+49.37%) Land $129,500 | |
| 2024 | $754.00 (+3.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $732.00 (+38.64%) | $86,700 Land $86,700 | $86,700 Land $86,700 |
| 2022 | $528.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight |
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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 317 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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