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Wilmington.

Its Census reference point is in Carolina Flatwoods, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Kings Grant lies about 4.2 miles north of Wilmington by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina as seen from across the Cape Fear River
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina as seen from across the Cape Fear River

Photo & credit
THE SETTINGCarolina Flatwoods
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYNew Hanover County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Wilmington on the map

THE WILMINGTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Carolina Flatwoods setting.

Wilmington city has 51.4 square miles of land in New Hanover County. Its Census reference point is in Carolina Flatwoods, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain.

Low coastal plains contain terraces, estuaries, marshes and barrier islands. Unconsolidated sediments underlie this varied coastal setting, with forest patterns changing near streams and low-lying areas.

Regional context: Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Wilmington and New Hanover County

Wilmington is associated with New Hanover County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

New Hanover County

Wilmington by land and water

The Census records 1.61 square miles of water within Wilmington, or 3% of its total area. It is 38.5 percentage points lower than the 41.5% recorded for New Hanover County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Wilmington city has 11.3 times the land area of nearby Kings Grant CDP (4.53 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Wilmington land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Wilmington

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Wilmington. Check the New Hanover County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Carolina Flatwoods setting

Carolina Flatwoods belongs to Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Where is the parcel relative to a terrace, estuary or coastal lowland, and which current elevation and drainage records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Kings Grant

Kings Grant is 4.2 miles north of the Wilmington reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Wilmington resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON WILMINGTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 34.2092° N, 77.8858° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Wilmington ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Wilmington

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Wilmington ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of New Hanover

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of New Hanover ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Wilmington data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Carolina Flatwoods

Explore the agency mapping behind the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional North Carolina landowner resources

North Carolina FRIS

State flood-hazard mapping and property-level flood information.

NC coastal maps and data

Official coastal mapping tools and supporting geographic datasets.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Wilmington.

Kings Grant lies about 4.2 miles north of Wilmington by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Wilmington in context

NSEWKings Grant · 4.2 miles1Silver Lake · 4.8 miles2Wrightsville Beach · 5 miles3Hightsville · 5.1 miles4Myrtle Grove · 5.7 miles5Wrightsboro · 6 miles6OUTER RING: 6 MILES
  1. 1
    Kings Grant4.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Silver Lake4.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Wrightsville Beach5 mi · town
  4. 4
    Hightsville5.1 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Myrtle Grove5.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Wrightsboro6 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within North Carolina; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Wilmington
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Wilmington?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in New Hanover County. Wilmington’s 51.4 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Wilmington property in Carolina Flatwoods?+

No. Carolina Flatwoods is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Wilmington boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Kings Grant as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.2 miles north of Wilmington’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Wilmington?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Wilmington.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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