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$310,576$232 / 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 86How 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

521 MACDONALD DR

WILMINGTON, NC 28403
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,339 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$311K
$267K low$354K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,972 (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.$335,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$335,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$335,100

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.0.39
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 20 ft²

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

E
Forest Hills Global Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
New Hanover High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Williston Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: New Hanover County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28403These 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.103
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 100.64

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.90%
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.17%
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.41,836
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,893 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,488
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,711
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

521 Macdonald 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 79% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Wilmington 28403
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Devon Park
  • Older than 89% of homes in New Hanover County

What homes are worth in Wilmington 28403

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

This home
$101K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Wilmington 28403.

How it measures up in Wilmington 28403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 28403.

Estimated value$310,576
CheaperTypical $399,199Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$232
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,339 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 521 Macdonald Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDevon ParkWilmington 28403New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$310,57658% of homes29% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23244% of homes31% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,339 ft²59% of homes38% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac72% of homes65% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than195543% of homes26% of homes11% of homes

About 521 Macdonald Dr

How much is 521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC is $310,576 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $266,714 to $354,438. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC last sell?

521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC last sold on Nov 1, 1982, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC?

521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,339 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC built?

521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC?

521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Forest Hills Global Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; New Hanover High School (high), rated D+; Williston Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28403?

Among the 10,978 homes in Wilmington 28403, it is worth more than 29% of them ($310,576 against a typical $399,199), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($232 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,339 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1955 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 21% 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 521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Macdonald Dr, Wilmington, NC was $1,972. The county assessed it at $335,100.

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