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Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Christy Wing• Realty One Group Affinity
Contact: chasityp@hotmail.com
Bought with Goins Realty Team• RE/MAX Elite Realty Group
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Public Records
May 13, 1997
Sold
$52,250
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$426
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2025
$426 (−40.9%)
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2024
$720
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2023
$720
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2022
$720 (+17.6%)
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2021
$613 (+0.3%)
$35,000 + $51,930
$86,930
2020
$611
$35,000 + $51,700
$86,700
2019
$611
$35,000 + $51,700
$86,700
2018
$611 (−8.9%)
$35,000 + $51,700
$86,700
2017
$671
$43,000 + $56,440
$99,440
2016
$671
$43,000 + $56,440
$99,440
2014
$671
$43,000 + $56,440
$99,440
Tax history for 5124 Gum Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$426
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2025
$426 (−40.9%)
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2024
$720
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2023
$720
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2022
$720 (+17.6%)
$35,000 + $74,988
$109,988
2021
$613 (+0.3%)
$35,000 + $51,930
$86,930
2020
$611
$35,000 + $51,700
$86,700
2019
$611
$35,000 + $51,700
$86,700
2018
$611 (−8.9%)
$35,000 + $51,700
$86,700
2017
$671
$43,000 + $56,440
$99,440
2016
$671
$43,000 + $56,440
$99,440
2014
$671
$43,000 + $56,440
$99,440
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,025
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Onslow County
APN
63B-25
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
R-15
Residential-15 District
The purpose of this district is to accommodate moderate density (up to 5 dwelling units per acre) single-family residential development in suburban areas of the county that have access to utility and transportation infrastructure necessary to support development at a suburban scale and intensity. This district is further intended to protect residential neighborhoods from encroachment by incompatible uses and development patterns.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Public service
Fire house
Recreation
Golf related
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 1
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Patio And Porch Features: None
Fencing: Chain Link
Roof: See Remarks, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1025
Levels: One
Construction Materials: See Remarks
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.53
Lot Size Dimensions: 110 x 214 x 106 x 213
Lot Size Area: 0.53
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Zoning: R-15
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Onslow
Location Information
Directions: Driving on Gum Branch Rd towards Richlands the home is on the Right hand side of the road.
Subdivision Name: McArthur Heights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,025
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Onslow County
APN: 63B-25
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Jacksonville Board of Realtors
AttributionContact: chasityp@hotmail.com
Around this home
Schools
Stateside Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Northwoods Park Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Jacksonville High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
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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
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
98% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Jacksonville, NC • 28540
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$197,000 – $239,000
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