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$361,580$194 / 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 88How 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 $166,000 on Aug 31, 2001

517 BEDFORD FOREST DR

WILMINGTON, NC 28412
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,862 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$362K
$318K low$405K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$166,000 · Aug 31, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$412,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$141,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$271,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$242,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$412,600

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.0.57
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 · 168 ft²Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 20 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.

E
Pine Valley Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
John T Hoggard High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Roland-Grise Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

517 Bedford Forest Dr 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 78% of homes in Pine Valley
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Wilmington 28412
  • Older than 95% of homes in Wilmington 28412

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
$189K$964K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$361,580
CheaperTypical $408,049Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,862 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,685 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 517 Bedford Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePine ValleyWilmington 28412New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$361,58022% of homes39% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19424% of homes18% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,862 ft²45% of homes59% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac84% of homes92% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than196316% of homes5% of homes14% of homes

About 517 Bedford Forest Dr

How much is 517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC is $361,580 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $318,301 to $404,859. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC last sell?

517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC last sold on Aug 31, 2001 for $166,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC?

517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,862 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC built?

517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC?

517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Pine Valley 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 517 Bedford Forest Dr, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28412?

Among the 17,108 homes in Wilmington 28412, it is worth more than 39% of them ($361,580 against a typical $408,049), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($194 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,862 ft² against a typical 1,685 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1963 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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