New Hanover County property record for 918 S 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,439 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,810 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R05413-005-013-000 |
| Primary APN | R05413-005-013-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,012 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,439 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 918 S 5TH AVE |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-5622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | SE 5 WILMINGTON BLK 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 3840 SMOOTH WATER DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429-6438 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ALPHA MTG CORP |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI ALPHA MTG CORP |
| Sep 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST SOUTH BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201926740 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6240 / 1571 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00556702249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 918 S 5TH AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5622 |
| Document Number | 0063910131 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 918 S 5TH AVE WILMINGTON NC 284015622, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5622 |
| Document Number | 0063910131 |
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| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 006391/000131 |
| Instrument | 54136 |
| Name | ALPHA MTG CORP |
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| Address | WILMINGTON, NC 28403 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 918 S 5TH AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5622 |
| Document Number | 0062401571 |
| Book / Page | 006240 / 001571 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 26740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $330.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 3840 SMOOTH WATER DR CASTLE HAYNE NC 284296438, CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429-6438 |
| Document Number | 62401574 |
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| Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 006240/001574 |
| Instrument | 26741 |
| Name | ALPHA MTG CORP |
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| Address | WILMINGTON, NC 28403 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Property Address | 918 S 5TH AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5622 |
| Document Number | 0060861994 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 14 JACKSONVILLE ST WILMINGTON NC 284030699, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-0699 |
| Document Number | 0060861994 |
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| Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 006086/001994 |
| Instrument | 29060 |
| Name | FIRST SOUTH BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WASHINGTON, NC 27889 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $307,700 (-) Land $65,700 Building $242,000 | $307,700 (-) Land $65,700 Building $242,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,810.00 (+10.03%) | $307,700 (+62.72%) Land $65,700 Building $242,000 | $307,700 (+62.72%) Land $65,700 Building $242,000 |
| 2024 | $1,645.00 (+3.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,597.00 (-0.62%) | $189,100 Land $38,200 Building $150,900 | $189,100 Land $38,200 Building $150,900 |
| 2022 | $1,607.00 |
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 | 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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