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Patio HomeResidential
$586,519$475 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $272,000 on Mar 29, 2005

511 SANDCASTLE CT

WILMINGTON, NC 28405
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,234 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$587K
$512K low$662K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$272,000 · Mar 29, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,532 (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.$430,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$272,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$430,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$430,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Patio Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyNew Hanover
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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 · 384 ft²Patio · 384 ft²Porch · 65 ft²

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
MCS Noble Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
John J Blair Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
New Hanover High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi

District: New Hanover County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28405These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.90%
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.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,327
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,419 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,002
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,988
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

511 Sandcastle Ct 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 82% of homes in Sea Spray
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Sea Spray
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Sea Spray
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Wilmington 28405
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Wilmington 28405

What homes are worth in Wilmington 28405

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

This home
$160K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Wilmington 28405.

How it measures up in Wilmington 28405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 28405.

Estimated value$586,519
CheaperTypical $375,509Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$475
CheaperTypical $247Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,234 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,577 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 511 Sandcastle Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSea SprayWilmington 28405New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$586,51982% of homes77% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$475almost all homes95% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,234 ft²7% of homes18% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac32% of homes17% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than200260% of homes77% of homes68% of homes

About 511 Sandcastle Ct

How much is 511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC is $586,519 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $511,505 to $661,533. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC last sell?

511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC last sold on Mar 29, 2005 for $272,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC?

511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,234 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC built?

511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC?

511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC is assigned to MCS Noble Middle School (middle), rated B-; John J Blair Elementary School (elementary), rated C; New Hanover High School (high), rated D+. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28405?

Among the 12,231 homes in Wilmington 28405, it is worth more than 77% of them ($586,519 against a typical $375,509), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($475 against a typical $247), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,234 ft² against a typical 1,577 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (2002 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 69% 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 511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Sandcastle Ct, Wilmington, NC was $2,532. The county assessed it at $430,200.

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