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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,599,000 on Nov 9, 2021

905 RANKIN ST

WILMINGTON, NC 28401
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,876 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.
2,352 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,599,000 · Nov 9, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,502 (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.$425,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$354,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$425,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$425,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyNEW HANOVER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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.Galvanized
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.Porch · 360 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
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 · 1.0 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

905 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Northside
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in New Hanover County
  • Older than 98% of homes in New Hanover County

How it measures up in Wilmington 28401

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

Living area1,876 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,274 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size2,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 905 Rankin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthsideWilmington 28401New Hanover County
Living areabigger than1,876 ft²85% of homes80% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,352 ft²14% of homes10% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than19174% of homes15% of homes2% of homes

About 905 Rankin St

When did 905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC last sell?

905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC last sold on Nov 9, 2021 for $1,599,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC?

905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,876 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC built?

905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC?

905 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 905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28401?

Among the 8,342 homes in Wilmington 28401, it is bigger than 80% of them (1,876 ft² against a typical 1,274 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (2,352 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1917 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 905 Rankin St, Wilmington, NC was $2,502. The county assessed it at $425,100.

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