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$179,841$134 / 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 72How 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

218 RUTLEDGE DR

WILMINGTON, NC 28412
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,347 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$180K
$130K low$230K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$179,841
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$143,873

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.$289,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$289,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$289,500

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.''

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.0.26
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 24 ft²Patio · 24 ft²Porch · 201 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sunset Park Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Williston Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
New Hanover High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

218 Rutledge Dr 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 least valuable homes in Wilmington 28412
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Wilmington 28412
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Wilmington 28412
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Longleaf Park
  • Older than 95% of homes in Wilmington 28412

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
$188K$987K

This home is worth less 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$179,841
CheaperTypical $418,199Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $244Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,347 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 218 Rutledge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLongleaf ParkWilmington 28412New Hanover County
Estimated valuepricier than$179,84110% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1343% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,347 ft²41% of homes25% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac71% of homes54% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than196345% of homes5% of homes14% of homes

About 218 Rutledge Dr

How much is 218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC is $179,841 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $129,634 to $230,048. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC last sell?

218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC last sold on Aug 17, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC?

218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,347 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC built?

218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC?

218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC is assigned to Sunset Park Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Williston Middle School (middle), rated B-; New Hanover High School (high), rated D+. All sit in New Hanover County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC compare to other homes in Wilmington 28412?

Among the 17,108 homes in Wilmington 28412, it is worth more than almost none of them ($179,841 against a typical $418,199), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($134 against a typical $244), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,347 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1963 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of New Hanover County, it is worth more than 2% 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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