One of the homes we featured last week has fallen out of contract. Here is the list for August 6, 2021.
BEST DEAL IN DOGWOOD LAKES
114 Roughleaf Trail , Hampstead, NC 28443
With an asking price of $120.38 per square foot, this home is already below the average price for this Hampstead community. In the last twelve months the average price in Dogwood Lakes has hovered around $134. per square foot. This home is located on an upgraded lot and offers five bedrooms three and 1/2 baths . Features include stainless steel appliances, formal dining area, great room, sunroom, all-encompassing the kitchen and breakfast bar. The second level master bedroom has an attached sitting area, walk-in closet, and a bathroom with shower and separate tub. The craftsman style exterior includes stone front, privacy fenced backyard, front and back irrigation, and landscaping walls in back. All of this overlooks a natural setting. Area amenities consists of community pavilion, picnic area, and kayak launch. Home includes a 75 year warranty on the foundation. Asking price $365,000.
This home is listed by Jay Stokley, RE/MAX Essential
BEST DEAL IN HAWKESWATER AT THE RIVER
10250 Morecamble Boulevard , Leland, NC 28451
This home caught our attention when the owners recently lowered their asking price by $10,000. It’s located in Leland’s waterfront community of Hawkeswater at the River. It offers four bedrooms (owner opened a wall between 2 bedrooms which can easily be converted back)and three and a half baths and measures more than 3500 square feet. Features include a brand new HVAC unit (installed on July 21, 2021) an open floor plan, two story foyer, family room over garage and second bonus room which both have closets and could be additional bedrooms if needed. The kitchen has granite with double wall oven and stainless appliances. There is a private fenced backyard with pergola backing to trees. SELLER WILL OFFER PAINT ALLOWANCE CONCESSION FOR ANY ACCEPTABLE OFFER. The Hawkeswater Community offers many amenities including a community pool, large clubhouse with tv and kitchen for entertaining, also a fully stocked work out gym. The highlight of the community has to be the marina with 40 boat slips (purchased separately) and day slips that can be used for residents in the community. The marina also has parking and bathrooms for residents. Asking price $465,000
This home is listed by Brenda Prather, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland
BEST DEAL IN COUNTRY HAVEN
7940 Country Lakes Road , Wilmington, NC 28411
This one-of-a-kind home features five garages: a three-car detached garage, and a 2-bay garage/workshop that can easily store a boat and RV at the same time! This three bedroom, three and a half bath home measure just over 4,900 square feet. It sits on a one acre, waterfront lot. Features include a wraparound porch, patio and upper level balcony. Inside, the main level features an open floor plan, two flex rooms, and a sunroom. The upper level has two Master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The bottom level has a third bedroom, flex room and large game room. An elevator services all floors. Asking price $640,000.
This home is listed by Daryl Bundy, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland.
BEST DEAL IN BOILING SPRING LAKES
525 Eden Drive , Southport, NC 28461
This home caught our attention when the owners lowered the price by $20,000. It is now listed at $111.60 per square foot. This unique custom built home sits on two deep lots, with lots of privacy. Outside features include a large back deck, a paved driveway allows much room to park all your toys, e20 x 36 double garage, with large workshop area. Indoor features include a split level entry, custom built stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors and a wooden accent wall behind the fireplace. The kitchen has solid wood cabinetry, tile countertops, and backsplash, as well as a breakfast room that opens to the rear deck. There is lots of potential for separate living quarters! NO HOA, and not in a flood hazard area. Asking price $354,900.
This home is listed by Gretchen Peoples, RE/MAX at the Beach / Oak Island
BEST DEAL IN LANDSDOWNE ESTATES
218 Devonshire Lane , Wilmington, NC 28409
UPDATE: PENDING
In this market there are not many chances to get a four bedroom, 2,800 square foot home for under $400,000. This one is centrally located in the Landsdowne Estate subdivision. On the first floor is a formal dining room, living room with fireplace with gas logs, den, and eat in kitchen with butcher block countertops, stainless steel double oven dishwasher, and refrigerator. The laundry room also has a full bath that can accommodate a person in a wheelchair. All four bedrooms and two full baths are upstairs. Back porch has been enclosed and heated and is not included in total square ft. This home also features a two car garage attached by a screened in breezeway, handicap ramp at the back of the house. Improvements made by the current owner include: new HVAC including ducts, added insulation in crawlspace and attic, fully encapsulated crawlspace, all new windows, replaced all floors other than original hardwood. Asking price $359,500
This home is listed by Kim Keenan, Keller Williams Realty
BEST DEAL IN SURF CITY
303 Triton Lane , Surf City, NC 28445
UPDATE: PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
About four minutes from the beach and a listed price of $119 per square foot, that’s why we think this townhome in Surf City is a Best Deal. It offers three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and measures just under 2,000 square feet. Features include an open floor plan between the kitchen, living and dinning rooms, trey ceilings, gas log fireplace, and an attached one car garage. The master suite has a large walk in closet, vaulted ceilings, dual vanity, separate tub and shower. The master also features direct access to a covered deck oasis. This unit also offers an owners storage room on the side of the garage. The location is within walking distance from Surf City’s famous Salty Turtle Beer Company. Asking price $235,000.
This home is listed by Brian Inskip, EXP Realty
BEST DEAL ON THE WACCAMAW RIVER
9714 Rivergate Road NW , Ash, NC 28420
This three bedroom, two and half bath house offers direct access to the Waccamaw River. It is located in a private gated Rivergate community in Ash, North Carolina. The property sits on a large private lot and has amazing views of the water from multiple levels. Features include 20 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, extra space on the first floor, custom cabinets and master bedroom overlooking the river. The open kitchen and living room overlooking the Waccamaw River .The first floor offers flex space that could be converted into more bedroom space, a game room, man cave, media room and more. On the second level is a large open floor plan and upgraded kitchen that opens up to another living area. The property also features a large screened in balcony overlooking the river, gazebo and private dock. Asking price $364,900 ($130.32 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Jonathan Edmund, Wave Beach Realty, LLC
BEST DEAL IN LANDFALL
2020 Graywalsh Drive , Wilmington, NC 28405
UPDATE: PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
Currently there are 25 homes for sale in Landfall. Only three of them are listed for under $200 per square foot. The one we have chosen as the Best Deal recently lowered its price by $10,000. It measures just over 3,000 square feet, offering four bedrooms and four baths. Features include hardwood floors, wet bar, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and solid surface kitchen tops, a master suite with soaking tub and large walk-in closet, and screened porch that overlooks a pond. Asking price $529,900 (175.87 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Sandy Monroe & Assoc. Team, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
BEST DEAL ON A LARGE HOME (5,000 Square Feet or more)
526 Scenic Circle , Wilmington, NC 28411
UPDATE: PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
This seven bedroom, six full bath along with three half bath home, is located in the heart of Bayshore Estates and measures more than 6,300 square feet. It is located on 2/3 of an acre situated on the edge of Page’s Creek . It includes a private boat dock and boaters can easily leave home and access the ICW. This custom built home starts off with a first floor apartment style set up with a separate laundry, two bedrooms, two and half bathrooms, full kitchen and a spacious living room. The second floor is the primary living area with four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, laundry, full kitchen, formal dining and living area. The third floor offers yet another separate/private living area with a master suite, featuring a five-star hotel spa master bathroom, laundry, full kitchen and living room. Each of these three levels have private access to their separate and private deck each over-looking the natural serenity of Page’s Creek. The residence is equipped with an elevator, a four-car garage, and a storage building. The property has an additional 60 foot high lounging deck overlooking Figure 8, Page’s Creek and Bayshore Estate. There is a higher end central vac throughout the entire house. Asking price $760,000.
This home is listed by Todd Bryant, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
BEST DEAL IN LOCKWOOD FOLLY
3111 Fairway 4 Court SW , Supply, NC 28462
UPDATE: PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
The best deal in the Lockwood Folly neighborhood is this three bedroom, two and a half bath colonial. The home was listed on June 2, for $129.25 a square foot. It is located on the fourth fairway of the Lockwood Folly Golf Course with incredible golf course and pond views on two sides. Inside the home features an open floor plan, a large brick fireplace, gourmet kitchen, sunroom, bonus room over garage, and a private porch off the master bathroom. Holden Beach is only four minutes, downtown Wilmington is a 30 to 40 minutes drive. Asking price $399,000
This home is listed by Michele Klock, Ansley Rogers, PROACTIVE Real Estate
BEST DEAL ON A HOME WITH AT LEAST FIVE BEDROOMS
318 Holmes Street , Shallotte, NC 28470
This five bedroom, three and a half bath home is located in Shallotte. This home offers plenty of living space, measuring 2,880 square feet. It is located in a very quiet section of town, on a third of an acre that overlooks the marsh. It is easily accessible to shopping, restaurants and downtown Shallotte. Great for large families, or possibly even a summer rental with just a short drive to Ocean Isle and Sunset Beaches. NO HOA. Asking price $299,999
This home is listed by Anna Arlington & Kathy Stamp, Coastal Destination Properties, LLC
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.