One of the homes we featured last week has gone under contract. Here is the list for August 28, 2020
BEST NEW DEAL ON THE MARKET
634 Heartwood Drive , Winnabow, NC 28479
In a very active week 256 homes debuted on the market in the tri-county area. The one we choose as the best deal is located in the Pines neighborhood of Winnabow. Built in 2014 this home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths in more than 3,000 square feet. An open floor plan combines a large living room, formal dining space and kitchen with pantry and breakfast nook. Just off the main living area is a screened porch with retractable blinds, ceiling fan, and a mounted TV. Other features include a separate laundry room with closet, two-story foyer, cedar-lined walk-in closet, crown molding, fresh neutral paint, plantation blinds, gas fireplace with blowers, stainless appliances, granite counters, and dimmable lighting. Community amenities include clubhouse and swimming pool. This home came on the marker with at just $103.16 a square foot. Asking price $340,000.
This home is listed by Team Gale, Nellie Bott Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
BEST DEAL ON WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
102 Driftwood Court
In a town where the average price per square foot is above $600, seeing anything listed in the $200’s is very rare… and when it happens it tends to be a one or two bedroom. This three bedroom, two bath, town home is located in Channel Walk- just steps from ”the loop”. Amenities include a community pool and a community boat dock. All appliances convey – including washer and dryer, and the unit has an HVAC system that is only 6 years old. Asking price $457,500.
This property is listed by Nancy Honeycutt, Coastal Options Realty, LLC
BEST DEAL ON A ONE-OF-A-KIND HOME
328 Lodger Avenue, Wilmington 28409
The asking price is actually $245,000 lower than a recent assessment. Right off the bat that makes this a great deal. This is the type of place for people looking for something that is like nothing else in the area. This four bedroom, four bath home was built in 1960 but it has been completely renovated. It’s located on two lots and has an over-sized three car garage with unfinished bonus space. The main house has a new HVAC, new well and softener, Brazilian Cherry wood floors, Granite counter tops, new stainless appliances, stone accent walls, new carpet and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Other features include a U-shaped wet bar,28×22 roof top veranda with ICW and Ocean views, and new decking. Plus there is no HOA! Asking price $749,500
Video tour of this home
This home is listed by Chance Harrison, Green Lawn Realty Inc.
BEST DEAL IN SURF CITY
202 Edgewater Way, Surf City
This is a new construction in Surf City. It’s the product of DR Horton. The home is located in a new community called Waterside. This five bedroom, four and a half bath home offers both an upstairs and downstairs owner’s suite. The home also features a two-story front porch and covered rear porch, formal dining room, large gourmet kitchen, luxury vinyl plank flooring, plus a soaker tub and five foot shower. The asking price is $110.44 a square foot, for a total of $383,790
This home is listed by Leslie McCotry, DR Horton Inc – Jacksonville
BEST DEAL IN PORTER’S NECK
809 Winged Foot Lane
The owners of this home recently lowered their asking price by $26,000. In our opinion the price reduction made this the best deal currently in Porter’s Neck. This four bedroom, four full and 2 half bath house spans more than 3,600 square feet. The classic Southern Cottage style home comes with a formal dinning, living room, den, home office, downstairs master suite, sun-room and modern kitchen. Other features include wood floors, high end appliances, granite counter tops and crown moldings. The upscale community offers walking and biking trails, picnic areas, as well as deeded water rights at the Bald Eagle Lane Boat Ramp, which leads to the Intracoastal Waterway. In the last year the average price in the Porters Neck neighborhood has hovered around $167 a square foot. This home is now listed at $128.4 for a total of $469,000
This home is listed by Jan Brewington, Dram Tree Realty
This report is presented by the team at Just For Buyers Realty. As the name implies, Just For Buyers Realty serves only buyers. In a state where buyers purchase real estate at their own risk, the company’s mission is to serve as Superheroes for Buyers. Since we don’t represent sellers or homes, we are in a unique and unbiased position to report on the current state of the tri-county area’s housing market. This list is somewhat objective, taking into account variables like price per square foot. But, it is also subjective, factoring in our team of experts’ judgment calls on which properties they believe represent the best bang for the buck. While not everyone may agree with our choices, to be sure, you can be certain our opinions are independent since we do not represent these properties or have a vested interest in their sale. Contact Just For Buyers Realty by calling 910-202-4813 or e-mailing info@JustForBuyersRealty.com, or visit www.JustForBuyersRealty.com.





