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$439,031$285 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $220,000 on Feb 27, 2017

516 COMMONS WAY

WILMINGTON, NC 28409
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,543 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
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

$439K
$382K low$496K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Feb 27, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,358 (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.$400,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$273,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$400,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$400,600

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.45%
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.''

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
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.0.38
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 · 186 ft²Patio · 186 ft²Porch · 21 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Holly Tree Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
H
John T Hoggard High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Roland-Grise Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: New Hanover County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28409These 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.44
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 100.64

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
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.38,416
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,329 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,248
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,965
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

516 Commons Way 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 66% of homes in Wilmington 28409
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Landsdowne
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Landsdowne
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in New Hanover County

What homes are worth in Wilmington 28409

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

This home
$244K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Wilmington 28409.

How it measures up in Wilmington 28409

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 28409.

Estimated value$439,031
CheaperTypical $515,844Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$285
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,543 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,067 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 516 Commons Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLandsdowneWilmington 28409New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$439,03144% of homes34% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28588% of homes70% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,543 ft²23% of homes23% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac48% of homes53% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than198951% of homes39% of homes41% of homes

About 516 Commons Way

How much is 516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC is $439,031 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $381,889 to $496,173. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC last sell?

516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC last sold on Feb 27, 2017 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC?

516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,543 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC built?

516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC?

516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Holly Tree 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 516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28409?

Among the 14,735 homes in Wilmington 28409, it is worth more than 34% of them ($439,031 against a typical $515,844), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($285 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,543 ft² against a typical 2,067 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1989 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 50% 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 516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Commons Way, Wilmington, NC was $2,358. The county assessed it at $400,600.

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