What is the rental yield in Seahawk Landing?

The gross yield in Seahawk Landing, Wilmington, North Carolina is 4.5%. Prices are about 11% above the city median and 21% above the state median, while values are up 5.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 78, walkability is 59, and education is in the 74th percentile.

How does Seahawk Landing compare to Wilmington and North Carolina?

Seahawk Landing, Wilmington, North Carolina is priced about 11% above Wilmington and 21% above North Carolina. It has a 4.5% gross yield, prices are up 5.7% over the past year, and the neighborhood records a Red Flag score of 78, walkability of 59, and education in the 74th percentile.

What are the main market signals in Seahawk Landing?

The main market signals in Seahawk Landing, Wilmington, North Carolina are a 4.5% gross yield and 5.7% price growth over the past year. Pricing is about 11% above the city median and 21% above the state median, with a Red Flag score of 78 and education in the 74th percentile.

Neighborhood

Seahawk Landing

Wilmington, North Carolina US

Seahawk Landing, Wilmington, North Carolina has a higher-risk profile with pricing about 11% above the city median and 21% above the state median. Gross yield is 4.5%, and prices are up 5.7% over the past year. The neighborhood records a Red Flag score of 78, walkability of 59, and education in the 74th percentile. The main strength is the 5.7% price increase and solid education percentile; the main risk is the 78 Red Flag score, which offsets the moderate yield.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

6.47 mi²

ZIP Code

28403

County

New Hanover County

State

North Carolina

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$459,863

YoY+5.7%

Gross Rental Yield

4.5%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

78 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

74 / 100

Excellent · better than 74% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Seahawk Landing Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Seahawk Landing, Wilmington.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$459,863	+5.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$282/sqft	+8.2%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,741/mo	+0.7%
Gross Rental Yield	4.5%	—
Liquidity Score	34 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	113	-18.1%

Is Seahawk Landing Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited North Carolina crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

78 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane100Very High

Flood80Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Tornado80Very High

Heat60High

Strong Wind60High

Hail40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): North Carolina averaged 23.4 crimes and 3.8 violent per 1,000 residents (-3.4% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Appreciating market — +5.7% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 113 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 49 dining & 14 grocery options nearby

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Seahawk Landing's live DistrictScore metrics.

Seahawk Landing Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (North Carolina-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.5 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-7.9% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Seahawk Landing centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 38% of U.S. neighborhoods.

North Carolina Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	23.4	3.8	-3.4%
2023	24.6	3.9	+1.3%
2022	24.8	4.0	-0.0%
2021	25.1	4.2	-5.6%
2020	26.5	4.2	-3.6%
2019	27.7	3.8	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Seahawk Landing inherits the North Carolina figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Seahawk Landing

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor1 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Seahawk Landing: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Seahawk Landing

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

59

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

14

Grocery

49

Dining

3

Schools

3

Universities

1

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

4

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Seahawk Landing's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Seahawk Landing vs Wilmington vs North Carolina

How Seahawk Landing benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Seahawk Landing, the median sale price sits about 11% above the median for Wilmington neighborhoods and about 21% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.5%, against 5.2% for Wilmington neighborhoods and 4.1% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 5.7%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Wilmington neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Seahawk Landing	$282/sqft	4.5%	34
Wilmington	$255/sqft	5.2%	41
North Carolina	$233/sqft	4.1%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & North Carolina tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.62% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 4.25%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $1 per $500.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & North Carolina property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Seahawk Landing Real Estate FAQ

Seahawk Landing, Wilmington, North Carolina has a mixed profile with elevated risk. Gross yield is 4.5%, prices are about 11% above the city median and 21% above the state median, and values are up 5.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 78, with walkability of 59 and education in the 74th percentile.

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