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$1,175,626$1,413 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

8640 RIVER RD

WILMINGTON, NC 28412
2
Beds
1
Baths
832 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.
15.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$961K low$1.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,901 (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.$1,011,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$845,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,011,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,011,100

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.123 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.15.45
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.Boat liftDeck · 216 ft²Patio · 612 ft²Porch · 2,796 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
Eugene Ashley High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Charles P. Murray Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
E
Carolina Beach Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.0 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

8640 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Wilmington 28412
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Wilmington 28412
  • Among the smallest homes in River Road
  • Among the largest lots in Wilmington 28412
  • Older than 97% of homes in River Road

What homes are worth in Wilmington 28412

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

This home
$182K$974K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Wilmington 28412.

How it measures up in Wilmington 28412

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

Estimated value$1,175,626
CheaperTypical $425,699Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$1413
CheaperTypical $245Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area832 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,692 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size15.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 8640 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver RoadWilmington 28412New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,175,62676% of homesalmost all homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1413almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than832 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than15.45 acalmost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19833% of homes19% of homes32% of homes

About 8640 River Rd

How much is 8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC is $1,175,626 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $961,102 to $1,390,150. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC last sell?

8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC last sold on May 6, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC?

8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 832 square feet of living space and a 15.45-acre lot.

When was 8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC built?

8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC?

8640 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 8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28412?

Among the 17,108 homes in Wilmington 28412, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,175,626 against a typical $425,699), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1413 against a typical $245), it is bigger than almost none of them (832 ft² against a typical 1,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (15.45 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1983 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 92% 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 8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8640 River Rd, Wilmington, NC was $3,901. The county assessed it at $1,011,100.

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