This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, brick ranch, sits on a lush private . 72 acre corner lot with a brand new septic system. The kitchen is bright and open with granite countertops and a sunroom with plenty of natural light. Located in New Hanover county, with no HOA fees, and close to I40 and the Cape Fear Community College North Campus.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Shelly Wagner• Wicker Properties of the Carolinas, Inc.
Brick ranch on .72 acre in country setting. Horses allowed. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bths.New appliances, laundry room, screened porch plus tool room. Paved driveway and carport. Close to new Cape Fear Community College Campus and GE. Hardwood floors need re-finishing, otherwise a jewel. BUY ME FOR $199,000.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$688 (−11.0%)
$53,800 + $196,200
$250,000
2024
$773 (+9.7%)
$53,800 + $196,200
$250,000
2023
$705 (+3.7%)
$41,700 + $92,200
$133,900
2021
$680 (−14.5%)
$41,700 + $80,300
$122,000
2020
$796
$41,700 + $80,300
$122,000
2019
$796
$27,300 + $98,500
$125,800
2018
$796 (−2.3%)
$27,300 + $98,500
$125,800
2017
$815 (+10.1%)
$27,300 + $98,500
$125,800
2016
$740 (+7.6%)
$27,300 + $98,500
$125,800
2015
$688 (+1.8%)
$27,300 + $79,600
$106,900
2014
$676
$27,300 + $79,600
$106,900
Tax history for 5228 Blue Clay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$688 (−11.0%)
$53,800 + $196,200
$250,000
2024
$773 (+9.7%)
$53,800 + $196,200
$250,000
2023
$705 (+3.7%)
$41,700 + $92,200
$133,900
2021
$680 (−14.5%)
$41,700 + $80,300
$122,000
2020
$796
$41,700 + $80,300
$122,000
2019
$796
$27,300 + $98,500
$125,800
2018
$796 (−2.3%)
$27,300 + $98,500
$125,800
2017
$815 (+10.1%)
$27,300 + $98,500
$125,800
2016
$740 (+7.6%)
$27,300 + $98,500
$125,800
2015
$688 (+1.8%)
$27,300 + $79,600
$106,900
2014
$676
$27,300 + $79,600
$106,900
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,735
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R01808-003-012-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R-15
Residential-15 District
The purpose of the Residential-15 (R-15) District is established to provide lands that accommodate very low to low density residential development that can serve as a transition between very low density residential development patterns and smaller lot, more dense residential areas of the County. District regulations discourage development that substantially interferes with the quiet residential and recreational nature of the district.
Mar 29, 2027 • Active
Environmental health well
Install a new well.
Grading
Sep 14, 2022 • Final
Environmental health septic repair
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.72
Lot Size Dimensions: 99 x 301 x 100 x 302
Lot Size Area: 0.72
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.72
Zoning: R-15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $643.55
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Location Information
Directions: North College Road (HWY132), past Laney Hight School. Right on Blue Clay Road, cross over I-40 to left to stay on Blue Clay Road, house on corner of Blue Clay Road and Woodhaven Drive.
Subdivision Name: Wood Haven
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,735
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1975
County: New Hanover County
APN: R01808-003-012-000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Castle Hayne Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Holly Shelter Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Emsley A Laney High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$299,000 – $362,000
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