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8449 RIVER RD

WILMINGTON, NC 28412
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,890 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,030 (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.$516,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$415,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$516,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$516,900

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.81 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.Cottage
CountyNew Hanover
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pile
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
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.BalconyDeck · 210 ft²Patio · 700 ft²Porch · 300 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 · 2.0 mi
E
Carolina Beach Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.1 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

8449 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in The Cape
  • Newer than 71% of homes in New Hanover County

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 area1,890 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,682 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 8449 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe CapeWilmington 28412New Hanover County
Living areabigger than1,890 ft²50% of homes60% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac82% of homes74% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than200369% of homes59% of homes71% of homes

About 8449 River Rd

How big is 8449 River Rd, Wilmington, NC?

8449 River Rd, Wilmington, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,890 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 8449 River Rd, Wilmington, NC built?

8449 River Rd, Wilmington, NC was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8449 River Rd, Wilmington, NC?

8449 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 8449 River Rd, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28412?

Among the 17,108 homes in Wilmington 28412, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,890 ft² against a typical 1,682 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (2003 against a typical 2000). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8449 River Rd, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8449 River Rd, Wilmington, NC was $2,030. The county assessed it at $516,900.

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