Whiteville City Property Records in North Carolina

Whiteville property records document ownership, transfers, liens, plats, parcel boundaries, tax assessments, and sometimes building or zoning history for real estate in Whiteville, North Carolina. Because Whiteville is in Columbus County, most official records are maintained at the county level rather than by the city.

Users can access recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, and related land instruments through the Columbus County Register of Deeds. Property tax bills, assessed values, ownership summaries, and parcel details are available from the Columbus County Tax Office or Columbus County Tax Administration. Parcel maps and boundary information may be available through Columbus County GIS/Mapping. For court-related property matters—such as foreclosures, judgments, estates, or disputes—users can check records with the Columbus County Clerk of Superior Court through the North Carolina Judicial Branch. Local zoning, permits, or land-use questions may be directed to the City of Whiteville Planning Department or the appropriate municipal office.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$38,004
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$173,100
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,627
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.94%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$718 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
46%
Population
Population:
4,721

Whiteville Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Whiteville, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime is shown through murders, robberies, and assaults, while property crime is shown through total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

The data lists 0 murders, 5 robberies, and 14 assaults among the violent crimes. For property crimes, it lists 371 total property crimes, 73 burglaries, and 27 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category. Users can use them to see which types of crime appear in the data for Whiteville and how frequently each one was reported.

Robberies
Robberies:
5
Burglary
Burglary:
73
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
27
Theft
Theft:
271
Assault
Assault:
14
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
6

What Is the Population Profile of Whiteville

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteville, with population counts and percentages for each group. Black residents are the largest group at 49% (2,317 people), followed by White residents at 41% (1,943 people) and Two + Races at 8% (368 people). Hispanic (1%, 62 people), Pacific Islander (0.34%, 16 people), and American Indian (0.32%, 15 people) are also listed, while Asian and Other Race each show 0 residents.

Black
49%
2,317
White
41%
1,943
Two + Races
8%
368
Hispanic
1%
62
Pacific Islander
0.34%
16
American Indian
0.32%
15
Asian
0%
0
Other Race
0%
0

Whiteville, Ratings Compared Across North Carolina B

The ratings below cover different aspects of life in Whiteville. The three highest-rated categories are Diversity (A), Access to Outdoor Activities (A-), and Public Schools (B+). Other notable ratings include Cost of Living (B+), Housing (C+), Access to Bars (C), and Jobs (C-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Whiteville.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
B-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B+
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
C+
Jobs
Jobs
C-
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Whiteville

Whiteville's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (33%), Some College (14%), and Bachelor Degree (13%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
33%
Some College
14%
Bachelor Degree
13%
Associate Degree
11%
Masters Degree
9%
Below High School
7%
Doctorate
0.73%

When Were Homes Built

Whiteville's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (30%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (23%) and 1980 - 1999 (21%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
30%
1940 - 1959
23%
1980 - 1999
21%
Before 1939
13%
2000 - Present
13%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Whiteville's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (39%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (30%) and 4 Bedrooms (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
39%
2 Bedrooms
30%
1 Bedroom
13%
4 Bedrooms
13%
5 or More Bedrooms
4%
No Bedrooms
1%

What Is the Average Age

Whiteville's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (20%), Under 10 (16%), and 25 - 34 (16%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
20%
25 - 34
16%
Under 10
16%
35 - 44
13%
55 - 64
11%
45 - 54
9%
18 - 24
8%
10 - 17
6%

Property Market Trends at Whiteville

Whiteville's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $173,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $718 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Whiteville's dynamic real estate landscape.

Whiteville Assessor Office

Columbus County Tax Office

Street:
810 Pinckney Street
City:
Whiteville
County:
Columbus
State:
NC
Zip Code:
28472
Phone:
877-768-4775
Fax:
-
Hours:
Monday - Friday (8:30AM - 5PM)

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