New Hanover County property record for 920 Walnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,831 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Apr 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $1,749 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R04814-026-002-000 |
| Primary APN | R04814-026-002-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,831 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 920 WALNUT ST |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28401-4232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5,RESIDE |
| Legal Description | E END 1 WILMINGTON BLK 212 |
| Legal Subdivision | 0135 RANKIN PLACE NORTH |
| Legal Block | 212 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
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.
920 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1990.
Source: New Hanover County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 920 WALNUT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 1989 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1492 / 1227 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 1954 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0528000146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HANOVER NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 920 WALNUT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4232 |
| Document Number | 0000025633 |
| Book / Page | 6874 / 2895 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625633 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 920 WALNUT ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4232 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 920 Walnut St was $1,749, up 42.1% from the year before.
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 | $297,200 (-) Land $71,100 Building $226,100 | $297,200 (-) Land $71,100 Building $226,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,749.00 (+42.08%) | $297,200 Land $71,100 Building $226,100 | $297,200 Land $71,100 Building $226,100 |
| 2024 | $1,231.00 (+2.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,196.00 (-0.58%) | $141,600 Land $40,700 Building $100,900 | $141,600 Land $40,700 Building $100,900 |
| 2022 | $1,203.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 920 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 File median of 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1984–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 920 Walnut St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
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| 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 538 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 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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