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$290,391$255 / 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 97How 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 $290,000 on Jul 16, 2026

4540 ALDER RIDGE RD

WILMINGTON, NC 28412
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,138 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$290K
$282K low$299K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Jul 16, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,198 (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.$297,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$182,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$297,100

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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
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.Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 28 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
Mary C Williams Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Myrtle Grove Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Eugene Ashley High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 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

4540 Alder Ridge Rd 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Silver Lake
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Silver Lake
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Silver Lake

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
$183K$902K

This home is worth more than 24% 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$290,391
CheaperTypical $406,362Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,138 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,685 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 4540 Alder Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSilver LakeWilmington 28412New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$290,39124% of homes24% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25572% of homes65% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,138 ft²11% of homes13% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac45% of homes58% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than200066% of homes51% of homes64% of homes

About 4540 Alder Ridge Rd

How much is 4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC is $290,391 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $281,800 to $298,982. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC last sell?

4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC last sold on Jul 16, 2026 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC?

4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,138 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC built?

4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC?

4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Mary C Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Myrtle Grove Middle School (middle), rated A; Eugene Ashley High School (high), rated C+. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28412?

Among the 17,108 homes in Wilmington 28412, it is worth more than 24% of them ($290,391 against a typical $406,362), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($255 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,138 ft² against a typical 1,685 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (2000 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 18% 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 4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4540 Alder Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC was $1,198. The county assessed it at $297,100.

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