New Hanover County, North Carolina, comprises four cities. In New Hanover County, NC, property records are official documents that provide a comprehensive history of property ownership and transactions. These records are essential in establishing legal property rights, aiding in property disputes, and supporting real estate markets.

In New Hanover County, NC, the median home rental price is $1,349, the average home value is $398,040, and the median property tax rate is 0.63% of a property's assessed fair market value. The median household income is $79,156.

Property records in New Hanover County, NC, are upheld by the Register of Deeds. The office handles various real estate-related documents like plats, deeds, mortgages, and liens, typically indexed by grantor/grantee name, recording date, book type, instrument number, file number, and book and page details. This indexing method allows individuals to retrieve accurate documents.

In New Hanover County, individuals can access property records by visiting the office or utilizing the search stations available at the Pleasure Island branch on Lake Park Drive in Carolina Beach and the Northeast Library on Military Cutoff. Additionally, they can use the Online Public Records Search system to access public property records online.

The fees for obtaining these records in New Hanover County are $0.25 for regular copies and $5 for certified copies, plus $2 for an additional page. Additionally, uncertified maps cost between $0.25 and $5 per page, with varying dimensions, while certified maps cost $5 for the first page and $2 per additional page.

Zoning information for unincorporated areas in New Hanover County, NC, can be verified by contacting the Planning and Land Use Department. Individuals can also contact the municipality planning department to confirm zoning information for properties located in incorporated areas.