Build Your Dream Home or Invest! Just 30 minutes from downtown Wilmington, and 20 minutes from Burgaw, this rare opportunity offers 2.95 acres ready for your vision. Whether you're looking to build your dream home on a spacious parcel or invest in subdividing for individual development, the flexibility is yours. Located in a peaceful country setting with easy access to city amenities, this lot offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. The land has been well maintained, and it's on high ground, and very flat. Don't miss out on this versatile property with endless possibilities!
Vacant landProperty Type
2.95 acresLot Size
$19,143Price/Acres
Listed by Derek Stiefel• Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
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Market trends in 28421, NC
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$299K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
200d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 490 Newtown Loop Rd
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100542591
Mar 2, 2026
Sold
$48,000
Dec 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Dec 4, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 22, 2025
Listed
$44,120
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$350
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2024
$350 (+1.1%)
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2023
$347 (+11.5%)
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2022
$311
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2021
$311
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2020
$311
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2019
$311 (−27.2%)
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2018
$427
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
2017
$427 (+1.2%)
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
2016
$422
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
2015
$422 (+28.3%)
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
2014
$329
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
Tax history for 490 Newtown Loop Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$350
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2024
$350 (+1.1%)
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2023
$347 (+11.5%)
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2022
$311
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2021
$311
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2020
$311
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2019
$311 (−27.2%)
$33,500 + $5,000
$38,500
2018
$427
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
2017
$427 (+1.2%)
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
2016
$422
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
2015
$422 (+28.3%)
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
2014
$329
$32,000 + $18,404
$50,404
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Pender County
APN
2248-15-9860-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 28, 2026.
RA
Rural Agricultural District
The Rural Agricultural District is intended to accommodate non-residential agricultural uses and very low density residential development (minimum of 1 du/ac), as well as limited non-residential uses, in rural areas adjacent to agricultural operations. Development in this District should rely predominantly on individual wells and septic tank systems for domestic water supply and sewage disposal.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Day care facility
Laundromat
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Other Structures: None
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential Land
Current Use: Vacant
Land Information
Topography: Cleared/Partial
Lot Information
Lot Features: See Remarks
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 2.95
Lot Size Dimensions: Road Frontage
Lot Size Area: 2.95
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.95
Zoning: R7
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $396.21
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: See Remarks
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Malpass Corner
High School: Pender High
Location Information
Directions: From Castle Hayne, take US 117 to NC133 and Turn Left at Light. Continue and NC133 turns into Hwy 210. Turn Right on Hwy 421 North to Wards Corner and turn Left on NC 53. NC 53 Turns into E Church St. Turn Rt on N Rankin, Left on Slocum Trail. Lot is on the left. - 2.95 Acres
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Pender County
APN: 2248-15-9860-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Malpass Corner Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.3mi
3/10
West Pender Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
3/10
Pender High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.5mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Atkinson, NC • 28421
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$54,000 – $65,000
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