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$327,993$274 / 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 73How 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
Last sold for $325,500 on Aug 14, 2025

809 RANKIN ST

WILMINGTON, NC 28401
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,196 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$328K
$240K low$416K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,500 · Aug 14, 2025

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.$341,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$270,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$311,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$341,900

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.Cottage
CountyNEW HANOVER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
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
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 · 16 ft²Patio · 40 ft²Porch · 147 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.

H
New Hanover High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Williston Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & DesignD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi

District: New Hanover County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28401These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.27,567
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.649 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,279
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,735
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

809 Rankin St 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 74% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Northside
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Older than 97% of homes in New Hanover County

What homes are worth in Wilmington 28401

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

This home
$140K$997K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Wilmington 28401.

How it measures up in Wilmington 28401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 28401.

Estimated value$327,993
CheaperTypical $320,102Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$274
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,274 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 809 Rankin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthsideWilmington 28401New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$327,99362% of homes52% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27470% of homes59% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,196 ft²48% of homes44% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²29% of homes20% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192028% of homes25% of homes3% of homes

About 809 Rankin St

How much is 809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC is $327,993 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $240,280 to $415,706. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC last sell?

809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC last sold on Aug 14, 2025 for $325,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC?

809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,196 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC built?

809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC?

809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC is assigned to New Hanover High School (high), rated D+; Williston Middle School (middle), rated D-; Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design (elementary), rated D-. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 809 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28401?

Among the 8,342 homes in Wilmington 28401, it is worth more than 52% of them ($327,993 against a typical $320,102), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($274 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,196 ft² against a typical 1,274 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1920 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 26% 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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