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Patio HomeResidential
$451,042$251 / 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 83How 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 $148,000 on Nov 8, 1999

5501 WOOD RIDGE RD

WILMINGTON, NC 28409
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,800 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
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

$451K
$375K low$527K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$148,000 · Nov 8, 1999

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.$439,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$121,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$318,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$439,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$439,900

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.Ranch
CountyNEW HANOVER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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 · 320 ft²Patio · 320 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

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

M
Myrtle Grove Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Heyward C Bellamy Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
H
Eugene Ashley High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 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

5501 Wood Ridge Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Woods Edge
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Woods Edge
  • Older than 73% of homes in Woods Edge

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
$252K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 36% 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$451,042
CheaperTypical $517,259Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,067 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 5501 Wood Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoods EdgeWilmington 28409New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$451,04240% of homes36% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25163% of homes47% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²34% of homes36% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac68% of homes34% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than199627% of homes59% of homes55% of homes

About 5501 Wood Ridge Rd

How much is 5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC is $451,042 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $374,797 to $527,287. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC last sell?

5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC last sold on Nov 8, 1999 for $148,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC?

5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC built?

5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC?

5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Myrtle Grove Middle School (middle), rated B+; Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Eugene Ashley High School (high), rated B-. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5501 Wood Ridge Rd, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28409?

Among the 14,723 homes in Wilmington 28409, it is worth more than 36% of them ($451,042 against a typical $517,259), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($251 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 2,067 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1996 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 51% 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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