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Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Butch Saunders• RE/MAX Essential
Bought with Heather Martin• The Saltwater Agency LLC
Updated, well maintained 3 Bedrooms/2.5 bath, split level home with vinyl clad replacement windows, New heat pump in 2010. Detached double car garage with unfinished room 23.10x13.2 with fireplace and gas logs. Office 17.10x12 with 1/2 bath and exterior door, skylight over breakfast bar in kitchen. Sunroom is 13.7x13.7 with ceramic tile floor. Fenced backyard.
Hive MLS #30257547
Apr 6, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2001
Listed
$159,900
$76/sq ft
Hive MLS #30232074
May 6, 1999
Sold
$134,000
$63/sq ft
Feb 1, 1999
Listed
$137,900
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,242 (+0.3%)
$94,100 + $314,500
$408,600
2024
$1,238 (+0.5%)
$94,100 + $314,500
$408,600
2023
$1,232 (−0.9%)
$66,800 + $156,000
$222,800
2022
$1,243 (+0.9%)
$66,800 + $156,000
$222,800
2021
$1,232 (−8.9%)
$66,800 + $156,000
$222,800
2020
$1,352
$66,800 + $156,000
$222,800
2019
$1,352
$71,800 + $142,000
$213,800
2018
$1,352 (−2.3%)
$71,800 + $142,000
$213,800
2017
$1,384 (+3.6%)
$71,800 + $142,000
$213,800
2016
$1,336 (+7.7%)
$71,800 + $142,000
$213,800
2015
$1,241 (+1.7%)
$71,800 + $121,000
$192,800
2014
$1,220
$71,800 + $121,000
$192,800
Tax history for 509 Porters Neck Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,242 (+0.3%)
$94,100 + $314,500
$408,600
2024
$1,238 (+0.5%)
$94,100 + $314,500
$408,600
2023
$1,232 (−0.9%)
$66,800 + $156,000
$222,800
2022
$1,243 (+0.9%)
$66,800 + $156,000
$222,800
2021
$1,232 (−8.9%)
$66,800 + $156,000
$222,800
2020
$1,352
$66,800 + $156,000
$222,800
2019
$1,352
$71,800 + $142,000
$213,800
2018
$1,352 (−2.3%)
$71,800 + $142,000
$213,800
2017
$1,384 (+3.6%)
$71,800 + $142,000
$213,800
2016
$1,336 (+7.7%)
$71,800 + $142,000
$213,800
2015
$1,241 (+1.7%)
$71,800 + $121,000
$192,800
2014
$1,220
$71,800 + $121,000
$192,800
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,098
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R03705-001-009-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Partial, Back Yard, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2112
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.48
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Area: 0.48
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.48
Zoning: R-15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,164.13
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Location Information
Directions: Take Market St/ US-17 N. Right on Porters Neck Rd. Home is on your Left side. Across from Porters Crossing.
Subdivision Name: Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,098
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1986
County: New Hanover County
APN: R03705-001-009-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Porters Neck Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Holly Shelter Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
8/10
Emsley A Laney High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
4/10
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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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$482,000 – $584,000
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