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$266,031$133 / 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 79How 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

509 ANDERSON ST

WILMINGTON, NC 28401
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,000 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$266K
$210K low$322K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,150 (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.$365,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$111,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$365,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$365,400

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.0.12
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Galvanized
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Porch · 186 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
New Hanover High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Williston Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & DesignD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi

District: New Hanover County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28401These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,567
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.649 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,279
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,735
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

509 Anderson St 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 87% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in New Hanover County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Northside
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Older than 97% of homes in New Hanover County

What homes are worth in Wilmington 28401

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

This home
$140K$997K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Wilmington 28401.

How it measures up in Wilmington 28401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 28401.

Estimated value$266,031
CheaperTypical $320,102Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,274 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 509 Anderson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthsideWilmington 28401New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$266,03139% of homes30% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1332% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²88% of homes84% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac69% of homes45% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than192028% of homes25% of homes3% of homes

About 509 Anderson St

How much is 509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC is $266,031 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $209,848 to $322,214. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC last sell?

509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC last sold on May 17, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC?

509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC built?

509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC?

509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC is assigned to New Hanover High School (high), rated D+; Williston Middle School (middle), rated D-; Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design (elementary), rated D-. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28401?

Among the 8,342 homes in Wilmington 28401, it is worth more than 30% of them ($266,031 against a typical $320,102), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($133 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,274 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1920 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 13% 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 509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC was $2,150. The county assessed it at $365,400.

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