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$457,692$215 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $314,000 on Dec 18, 2020

438 SEMMES DR

WILMINGTON, NC 28412
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,127 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$458K
$413K low$502K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$314,000 · Dec 18, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,168 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$538,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$147,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$391,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$538,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$538,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Raised Ranch
CountyNEW HANOVER
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 148 ft²Patio · 148 ft²Porch · 266 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Pine Valley Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
John T Hoggard High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Roland-Grise Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: New Hanover County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28412These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,847
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,704 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,344
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,365
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

438 Semmes Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Wilmington 28412
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Wilmington 28412
  • Older than 86% of homes in Wilmington 28412

What homes are worth in Wilmington 28412

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$184K$893K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Wilmington 28412.

How it measures up in Wilmington 28412

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 28412.

Estimated value$457,692
CheaperTypical $407,268Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area2,127 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,685 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 438 Semmes Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePine ValleyWilmington 28412New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$457,69259% of homes61% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21541% of homes33% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than2,127 ft²64% of homes70% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac89% of homes94% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than197661% of homes14% of homes25% of homes

About 438 Semmes Dr

How much is 438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC is $457,692 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $412,993 to $502,391. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC last sell?

438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC last sold on Dec 18, 2020 for $314,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC?

438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,127 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC built?

438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC?

438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Pine Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; John T Hoggard High School (high), rated B+; Roland-Grise Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28412?

Among the 17,153 homes in Wilmington 28412, it is worth more than 61% of them ($457,692 against a typical $407,268), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($215 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,127 ft² against a typical 1,685 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1976 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 53% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Semmes Dr, Wilmington, NC was $3,168. The county assessed it at $538,400.

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