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Last sold for $95,000 on Dec 31, 2024

8431 RIVER RD

WILMINGTON, NC 28412
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,216 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Dec 31, 2024

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.$252,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$175,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$252,800

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.80 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.99%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.Traditional/Old
CountyNEW HANOVER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood 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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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 · 96 ft²Patio · 265 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Eugene Ashley High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Charles P. Murray Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
E
Carolina Beach Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.2 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8431 River 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 95% of homes in The Cape
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Older than 92% of homes in The Cape

How it measures up in Wilmington 28412

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 28412.

Living area1,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,684 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 8431 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe CapeWilmington 28412New Hanover County
Living areabigger than1,216 ft²5% of homes17% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²20% of homes14% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than19858% of homes22% of homes36% of homes

About 8431 River Rd

When did 8431 River Rd, Wilmington, NC last sell?

8431 River Rd, Wilmington, NC last sold on Dec 31, 2024 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8431 River Rd, Wilmington, NC?

8431 River Rd, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,216 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 8431 River Rd, Wilmington, NC built?

8431 River Rd, Wilmington, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8431 River Rd, Wilmington, NC?

8431 River Rd, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Eugene Ashley High School (high), rated C+; Charles P. Murray Middle School (middle), rated B+; Carolina Beach Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8431 River Rd, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28412?

Among the 17,108 homes in Wilmington 28412, it is bigger than 17% of them (1,216 ft² against a typical 1,684 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1985 against a typical 2000). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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