New Hanover County property record for 717 Wright St, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 504 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,962 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $31,500 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $758 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05409-037-011-000 |
| Primary APN | R05409-037-011-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 504 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,962 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 717 WRIGHT ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-5741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | ME 6 WILM BLK 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 102 SMOKEHOUSE LNDG, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-2053 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MERGE ESCROW LLC, ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 200741210 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5220 / 2036 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 00668302902 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 717 WRIGHT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5741 |
| Document Number | 00668302902 |
| Book / Page | 6683 / 2902 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 102 SMOKEHOUSE LNDG, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-2053 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 SMOKEHOUSE LNDG, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443-2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 717 WRIGHT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5741 |
| Document Number | 0060592253 |
| Book / Page | 006059 / 002253 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15832 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | MERGE ESCROW LLC, ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7947 SANDERLING PL WILMINGTON NC 284118729, WILMINGTON, NC 28411-8729 |
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 | $128,900 (-) Land $52,300 Building $76,600 | $128,900 (-) Land $52,300 Building $76,600 | |
| 2025 | $758.00 (+4.26%) | $128,900 (+54.19%) Land $52,300 Building $76,600 | $128,900 (+54.19%) Land $52,300 Building $76,600 |
| 2024 | $727.00 (+2.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $706.00 (-0.56%) | $83,600 Land $38,800 Building $44,800 | $83,600 Land $38,800 Building $44,800 |
| 2022 | $710.00 |
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 |
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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