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$626,384$231 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

487 SUGAR COVE RUN

WILMINGTON, NC 28411
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,717 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$626K
$556K low$696K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,171 (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.$560,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$472,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$560,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$560,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.69 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.71%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNEW HANOVER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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

Transaction History(2)

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
Porters Neck Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Emsley A Laney High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi
M
Holly Shelter Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.8 mi

District: New Hanover County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28411These 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.51
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
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.41,618
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.953 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,812
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,255
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

487 Sugar Cove Run 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 more than 73% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Porters Neck
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Porters Neck
  • Among the newest homes in Porters Neck

What homes are worth in Wilmington 28411

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

This home
$259K$4.8M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Wilmington 28411.

How it measures up in Wilmington 28411

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 28411.

Estimated value$626,384
CheaperTypical $487,750Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $259Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area2,717 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,980 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 487 Sugar Cove Run ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePorters NeckWilmington 28411New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$626,38428% of homes69% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23114% of homes29% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,717 ft²54% of homes76% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac15% of homes23% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes

About 487 Sugar Cove Run

How much is 487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC is $626,384 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $556,363 to $696,405. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC last sell?

487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC last sold on Dec 15, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC?

487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,717 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC built?

487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC?

487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Porters Neck Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Emsley A Laney High School (high), rated C+; Holly Shelter Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28411?

Among the 15,964 homes in Wilmington 28411, it is worth more than 69% of them ($626,384 against a typical $487,750), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($231 against a typical $259), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,717 ft² against a typical 1,980 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 73% 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 487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 487 Sugar Cove Run, Wilmington, NC was $2,171. The county assessed it at $560,200.

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