One of the homes we featured last week has sold. Another has gone under contract, and still another has pulled its listing. Here is the list for November 12, 2o21
ON A WATERFRONT PROPERTY WITH AN AMAZING LIVING ROOM
317 Stokes Drive , Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Take a look at this circular, two story living room with a real stone, double sided fire place with exposed beam and vaulted ceilings, built in shelving and a stairway to the second level. This is a waterfront property with a boat dock and views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Sunset Beach. It offers three bedrooms, two baths, measures more than 3,000 square feet and is located on a corner lot with beautiful landscape including numerous large oak trees. The house has been completely remodeled since 2017. The master suite is located downstairs along with the second full bath. Two bedrooms with extra living space and a loft area are located on the second floor. All bedrooms upstairs have new individual ac units. The kitchen is complete w/tile counters and flooring. Relax in the tiled sunroom that is filled with natural light. Multiple balconies on the second level. This home is being sold “as is.” Asking price $530,000
This home is listed by Savanna Tedder, First Choice Pro Realty
ON A HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HOME
406 Orange Street , Wilmington, NC 28401
This four bedroom, three bath home was built in 1903. It measures 3,066 square feet and is known as the Gwaltney-Martin home. It offers all the charm of yesteryear has been painstakingly preserved while adding the modern conveniences of today. Updates include fresh interior paint (2021), recently painted exterior (2019), three year old roof, updated HVAC (2017-2021), updated kitchen with granite and an adjacent ”keeping room” perfect for entertaining. All formal areas, hardwood floors, and walk-up attic storage a plus. Reverse-osmosis system in kitchen conveys with the home. Need storage? The walk up attic storage has all the space you need for holiday decorations and other items that are easy to reach at a moments notice. As for the location, this is quiet yet convenient to historic downtown with terrific neighbors and a supportive community. Asking price $649,000
This home is listed by Ed Wagenseller, Ed Wagenseller Group Keller Williams Realty
ON A HOME ON THE ICW IN SUPPLY
2533 Gator Lane SW , Supply, NC 28462
This is a rare find on the ICW. This four bedroom, three and a half bath home is located on a double lot with a detached garage with carport! This home also has an additional room to use as a home office or whatever you choose. The master suite is on the main level with a walk-in closet and master bath. Also on the main level is an eat in kitchen, formal dining room, laundry room, half bath, and living area overlooking the screened porch and back yard with beautiful views of the ICW. From the large screened porch you can relax and enjoy watching the boats go by. Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms plus an additional room, currently being used as a bedroom. There’s a private bath in one of the upstairs bedrooms. The balcony can be accessed from two of the bedrooms and also from the exterior stairs. From the balcony you can see Holden Beach and a small view of the ocean. There’s also a community dock available for use with membership. Asking price $509,900.
This home is listed by Mike & Nancy Burton, Coastal ERA
BEST DEAL ON A NEARLY 100 YEAR OLD HOME
20025 NC Hwy 210 , Rocky Point, NC 28457
UPDATE: THIS HOME IS PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
This farmhouse offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and measures nearly 3,800 square feet. It was built in 1925 and has been completely remodeled and updated. An extra wide driveway with plenty of parking greets you as you pull into your new home. This home displays the character of the era with glass doorknobs, oversized trim molding, original heart pine and oak hardwood floors throughout and tongue and groove wood ceilings. A large covered front porch extends the entire width of the home. This home also has the updates that a family would love today, such as an open living area with open kitchen, dining and living room. The newly remodeled modern kitchen is bathed in sunlight with one whole wall of windows and flush mounted lighting, custom cabinets with pull out drawers, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and gray kitchen island that can seat four. Moving through the dining area through a set of antique French doors leads you to the living room with a brick fireplace with new gas logs. The master suite downstairs boasts a bath with updated tile walk in shower, custom cabinetry with granite countertop, antique mirror, tile floors, and a walk in closet with chandelier. There are 2 more downstairs bedrooms as well as a bathroom. The downstairs bathroom holds a large claw footed tub , granite top sink, custom medicine cabinet, and an oversized linen cabinet. There is also a den/living area off the master BR that opens to a back foyer. The back foyer has marble floors and provides entrance to either the den/living area, huge utility/laundry room with extra-large utility sink and tile flooring, with an allocation for an extra refrigerator with icemaker hook-up, or the oversized 2-door garage which displays mahogany siding on the interior of the garage. There is much more to this house when you travel up the original wood stair case to the 2nd floor. There you will also find a 15 x 14 room w/closet that could be used an additional Bedroom Additionally, a 17 x 14 room for library/office/playroom, etc. But there’s still more! A huge room that also has full bath with tub/tile sides, custom cabinetry, tile flooring, and a walk in closet. This room could be used for a game room, media room, or an in-law suite. This room opens to a two-story deck with beautiful spiral staircase which provides an outside separate entrance. Asking price $485,000
This home is listed by Terry Milam, Century 21 Sweyer & Associates – Landfall
ON A TINY HOME NEAR THE ICW
3880 Palm Street SE , Bolivia, NC 28422
This 1,064 square foot home is closed to the ICW and the Lockwood Folly River! Less than 20 minutes from downtown Wilmington, but it feels like an escape from the world. It is also located near several public boat access ramps! The uniqueness will remind you of cozy beach front cottage. With a bedroom located on the main floor and additional rooms and bathroom on the second this home offers room for both you and guests. The spacious bedroom on the right side of the second story offers a large viewing window and balcony that overlooks the oak trees canopying the front yard. Asking price $280,000.
This home is listed by Tia Sellers, Fathom Realty NC, LLC
ON THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOME IN PENDER COUNTY
1399 Racoon Hollow Road , Atkinson, NC 28421
For the record there is a property for sale in Topsail Beach that is more expensive then home pictured above, but that listing is for a lot and a custom built home that at the moment does not exist. Therefore, the most expensive home that is actually standing in Pender County is this southern estate. The home is situated on 175 acres and located just 22 miles from Downtown Wilmington. The official listing is promoting this as an ideal setting for destination for weddings, special events, AirBnB accommodations, an equestrian center, camping, or hunting club. The main residence was built in 2004 with five bedrooms, five full baths, three half baths, a three car garage; an additional a 2280 square foot residence with five bedrooms and two baths, plus an 800 square foot renovated two bedroom, two bath guest cottage, and a peaceful, rustic cabin quietly centered in the middle of the woods with babbling creek. Additional structures open the door for even more possibilities with a 3000 square foot – 10 stall barn, paddock, riding arena, acres of fenced pastures, a regulation baseball field, tennis courts, a 60 x 30 pool, bathhouse, an enclosed picnic pavilion with full kitchen, a 1 acre lake with an island, bridge and gazebo, a garden area with greenhouse, a four hole-3 par golf course, marked trails for hiking or riding, a workshop, a 1100 sq ft game room, six additional buildings with 7000+ sq feet, and abundant wildlife for fishing or hunting. Asking price $3,000,o00
This home is listed by Denise Dakoulis, Sky’s the Limit Realty
On a Waterfront Home in Hampstead
1423 Kings Landing Road , Hampstead, NC 28443
This four bedroom, three bath waterfront home comes with a private boat ramp, dock, two boat lifts, three wet slips, and stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Located on a prime .64 acre lot, the home measures 2,867 square foot. The main floor features an open floor layout, luxury vinyl plank flooring, shiplap details, painted wooden beams, and contemporary features. Kitchen features quartz countertops, GE Cafe Series appliances with a six-burner gas range, a quartz/granite sink, and large center island. The master suite boasts panoramic views of the ICW, a private screened porch, tile bathroom floors, dual vanities, freestanding soaking tub, and tiled shower with dual shower heads. A second bedroom and full bathroom complete the main floor. Downstairs is a large flex room complete with a wet bar, beverage fridge, and brick fireplace. Two bedrooms, a spacious full bathroom, and a sizable laundry room finish the interior. Property also includes a 201 square foot heated/cooled separate bunk house and a storage shed or all tools. Other features include a metal roof, fenced-in side yard, oversized two-car garage, new water softener, wide circular driveway, tankless water heater, and outdoor shower. Asking price $1,499,500.
This home is listed by Jeff Lesley, Century 21 Sweyer & Associates – Landfall
ON A WHISKEY CREEK HOME
119 Trails End Road , Wilmington, NC 28409
UPDATE: THIS HOME IS PENDING
This is the first that this custom built four bedroom, three bath home has ever been on the market. Since 1978 it has been occupied by just one family. It is situated on 1 acre of land amid the majestic oak trees and other mature landscape with private access to the coastline of southeastern NC. This property comes complete with a private dock spanning approximately 60ft from the shoreline with a floating dock 42ft in length and 8ft wide. The dock also features your very own 10,000 pound boat lift. For launch and retrieval, the Trails End boat ramp is conveniently located at the end of Trails End Rd beside the Masonboro Yacht Club and Marina. If you prefer to store watercraft on your homesite, there is no HOA here. The dock is privately shared with the neighboring property at 127 Trails End through deeded transferrable agreement. The home has many features including six rear sliders providing cascading views of Whiskey Creek. Full length Trex decking across the entire back of the home which has been recently painted and has also seen a recent roof replacement. There are also two detached buildings that sit along the West side of the property, the larger of the two buildings is a wired workshop with water, air compressor, and mini split Heat and Air Unit. This building also has an extension with roll up metal door perfect for your riding vehicle or storage of recreational water items. Asking price $925,000
This home is listed by Chris Luther Team, EXP Realty
ON A LARGE CONDO IN ONE OF WILMINGTON’S OLDEST BUILDINGS
116 N Front Street , Wilmington, NC 28401
From time to time a downtown condo makes this list. They are all unique, located in buildings that were constructed a century ago but most tend to be on the smaller side. This one measures a whopping 2,500 square feet. It is located in the George R French & Sons Building which was Wilmington’s first iron front steel frame- built circa 1873. The building itself has undergone a detailed renovation from the exterior to the three homeowner units within the building. This unit is on the third-floor. It features custom built-ins, original heart of pine hardwood floors, custom recessed lighting and fixtures, new solid doors and hardware throughout, tile baths with upgraded lighting and appointments. Your primary bathroom is a spa experience with large open shower and separate soaking tub, double vanity, and private water closet. Both bedrooms boast walk in closets, tall ceilings, and custom HVAC duct work to maximize view and architecture of the space. THE kitchen features granite countertops, tile backsplash, upgraded cabinetry and hardware, farm style sink, Wolf Induction Range, eat in bar and many other features such as high-end appliances, and walk in pantry. Custom draperies designed with hidden tracks to boast the views you take from the breathtaking windows across to the Cape Fear River and Battleship. There is first floor storage as well as a shared basement space for the unit owners that is currently used as a wine cellar. Asking price $795,000.
This home is listed by Tony Harrington & Edward Alexander, The Property Shop International Realty
On a Modern Downtown Townhome
317 Bladen Street , Wilmington, NC 28401
This unique home is in the Bladen Street Townhome community. Located in the popular Brooklyn Arts District it is walkable to shops, restaurants, bakeries, breweries, Wilson Center music venues, Convention Center, the new Water Front Park, Downtown River Walk and so much more. The home has a modern flair unique to Wilmington. This Three bedroom, 2,900+ sq. ft. home has an open design drenched with natural sunlight. Polished concrete, Italian glazed tile and European oil rubbed hardwoods are found throughout. Features include a 10 foot ceilings, large scale entryways, four level open stair cases, a private elevator, two-car private garage, and a private roof top deck to enjoy a view of the city. The ground level has an open foyer that enables access to the guest room, office or studio accompanied with its own private entrance, closet and full bath. The second level opens to a spacious living, dining and kitchen area with thoughtful details, such as a gas-electric fueled fireplace, large pantry and a step-out private balcony. On the third level is the master bedroom with a well-appointed full area shower, double vanity, private water closet and soothing soaking tub. You will also find the second master suite that enjoys access to the laundry room and linen closets. And finally, the fourth level that opens up to a view of the city. This area can serve as an entertaining area, home office or guest area. Open the triple side glass door and you can walk right out to your private roof top deck. This level has it own private full bath, beverage area, gas-line provided for outdoor kitchen setup, storage area and panoramic views of Wilmington. Asking price $789,000
This home is listed by Jeffrey Hovis & Stephanie Heller, Intracoastal Realty Corporation
ON A THREE STORY HOME IN CAROLINA BEACH
919 Searidge Lane , Carolina Beach, NC 28428
This four bedroom, three and a half bath property offers the best of both worlds. It is only a few blocks from the beach, but its out of the flood zone. Located in the Carolina Sands neighborhood it is nearby the boardwalk, shops, restaurants, and Lake Park. The home measures 3103 square feet. Features include a walk-in outdoor shower, swimming pool, all new fiber cement plank siding, soffits, and fascia boards, all new paint, upgraded hurricane sliding doors that lead to the front decks, new front yard drought tolerant landscaping, new exterior lighting and two HVAC units installed in 2019. The entire interior was freshly painted. The first floor great room is open with a full bar and sink, and half bath . The second floor is the main living area and has a 25 by 13 living room, den, dining/kitchen, full bathroom and a covered front deck. There is also a 34 by 8 sunroom (not included in the square footage) off the back of the main living area. Upstairs has four bedrooms- the second bedroom and owner suite have sitting rooms off of them. Community amenities include swimming pool and clubhouse, where you’ll find cornhole, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, playground, and picnic area. Plus the neighborhood has a private beach access with golf cart and bicycle parking, all maintained at an amazingly LOW $29/month HOA. Asking price $635,000
This home is listed by Ken Fox, Essential Rental Management Company
ON A HOME OVERLOOKING SAUCEPAN CREEK
4733 Hen Cove Avenue SW , Shallotte, NC 28470
UPDATE: THIS HOME IS PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
This three story home is located in Shallotte’s Hen Cove neighborhood. It measures more than 1,500 square feet with three bedroom, two bath and offers wrap around porches that take in all the views. Inside features two living areas, wood accent walls and open floor plan. On the second level is a living room, kitchen and a guest bedroom and full bath. Level three has large owners bedroom, remodeled bath with classic clawfoot tub and the third bedroom. Updates include remodeled owners bath, new roof in 2016, new vinyl windows in 2017, new heat pump unit for the second floor in 2021. The first floor has large storage area with laundry that is perfect for all your extra things or could double as a workshop. First floor also has a second den. Asking price $425,000
This home is listed by Eddy Jones, Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty OIB
ON THE LARGEST HOME FOR SALE IN LANDFALL
616 Inverary Way , Wilmington, NC 28405
UPDATE: THIS HOME IS PENDING
Measuring 10,275 square feet this estate is currently the second largest home for sale in the tri-county area. It is located in the Highlands section of Landfall and offers five bedrooms, six and a half baths and seven thousand square feet of decks. Captivating views from all sides of the home including an over 10-acre lake and 42-foot elegant swimming pool. The porches overlook expansive views of the 5th and 7th holes of the Nicklas golf course. Features include a movie room, two gourmet kitchens, formal library or spacious paneled office. There are four levels to this home with the top floor offering a 1005 square foot bonus room. Asking price $3,250,000.
This home is listed by David Benford, Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty
THE HOME FROM THE MOVIE “TAMMY”
1805 Nun Street , Wilmington, NC 28403
UPDATE: THIS HOME IS PENDING
In a neighborhood with prices, and the conditions of houses, are all over the map, this three bedroom, two bath bungalow in Carolina Place is unique because it blends the beauty of history with today’s modern convivences. Features include a large wrap around porch, a double lot with a fenced backyard, metal roof, and large rooms. It also features high ceilings and plenty of closet space (both things that are not typically found in a home of this age. )This home has been freshly painted, had electrical updates, plumbing updates, hardwood floors refinished, bathrooms and kitchen updated, and a number of things fixed to make it move in ready. The master bedroom is large with double closets, and a sitting room currently used as an office. Laundry room has upper cabinets, and a pantry. This home has been in the the film ”Tammy”A 2014 feature starring Melissa McCarthy, Kathy Bates and Susan Sarandon. Most of the homes that are selling in Carolina Place and Ardmore are almost half the size of this one, which measures 2,300 square feet. The home can be sold fully furnished, lease optioned or rented for four to ten months. Asking price $550,000.
This home is listed by Stephanie Smith, Select Premium Properties Inc.
ON A NEW CONSTRUCTION IN CAROLINA BEACH
1207 Snapper Lane 1, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
UPDATE: THIS HOME IS PENDING
It’s not everyday when modern style and beach living mix, but that is exactly what is proposed in this new construction townhouse in Carolina Beach. This 2560 sqft. townhome will feature 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with an elevator to take you up and down the property’s different levels. The home starts with a two-car garage on the ground level with plenty of space leading out to a covered patio. The first floor has two bedrooms and a laundry room. The second floor has two bedrooms, including the master bedroom which has its own private covered balcony, walk in closet and bathroom. One more floor up is the entertainment level of the house which has the living room, kitchen, and dining room all on an open concept with access to another balcony. From that balcony you can take the outdoor stairs up to your rooftop deck that features views of the ocean. This home is going to be located just two blocks away from the ocean and tiki bar! Asking price $819,900.
This home is listed by Nilesh Jethwa, Nest Realty
ON A PRIVATE OASIS IN FOREST SOUND
1542 Corcus Ferry Road , Hampstead, NC 28443
This three bedroom, three bath, 2,710 square foot home is located on nearly two acres in Hampstead. The home offers deep water access by way of a community boat ramp. Features include a three way fireplace, a game room above the detached two car garage with furniture, a bar, and grand pool table that is all part of the sale! This custom built home has tile flooring from Italy, new LVP flooring, new carpets in all the bedrooms, new paint, and a covered decks. Additional bonus features include a dehumidified crawl space and an efficient dual HVAC system. HOA Dues are only $502 per year! Asking price $659,900.
This home is Elisa Roels, Dylan Jackson, Cape Fear Realty Group, LLC
ON A WATER FRONT HOME IN OAK ISLAND
1308 W Yacht Drive , Oak Island, NC 28465
This classic A frame home sits on The Intracoastal Waterway. This two bedroom, two bath home was remodeled in 2007 with many upgrades including bamboo flooring throughout with ceramic tile in baths. New roof, new windows and new doors were installed in 2019. New pier with boat lift was constructed in 2018. New heat pump in 2020. Home positioned on large corner lot. Large storage areas and screened porch under home. Asking price $699,000.
This home is listed by Stephanie Smith, Select Premium Properties Inc.
ON A HOME WITH SHADED LUXURY
7007 Robert Ruark Drive SE , Southport, NC 2846
This home is located in Southport’s Smithville Woods subdivision. It offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and measures 2,150 square feet. It features an open floor plan, handcrafted brick fireplace with gas logs, updated kitchen with Delft tilework, and large laundry and cleanup room. The highlights we really enjoy are the woodwork on the staircase and railing, the custom built-ins and all the storage space. The master suite includes walk-in closet, linen cupboard, and en suite bathroom with marble floors and counters, terrazzo tile detailing, whirlpool tub and double vanity. Upstairs are the two additional bedrooms, bathroom and a unique space that could be used as an office or hobby room with custom cabinetry and beadboard walls. Outdoors, the nearly three-quarter-acre homesite features spectacular live oaks, cut stone front walkway, a moss-covered garden path and a deck. Asking price $499,000.
This home is listed by Ginger Harper Real Estate Group, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
ON A LOCKWOOD FOLLY RIVERFRONT HOME
3007 N Ebbtide Lane , Varnamtown, NC 28462
UPDATE: THIS HOME IS PENDING,
Located in the fishing and shrimping village of Varnamtown, in Brunswick County, this property offers a private pier with boat lift and floating dock. This creates quick and easy deep water access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Lockwoods Folly Inlet, opening to the Atlantic Ocean. The property measures just over 1,700 square feet and offers three beds and two baths. Features include a riverside covered porch, an open kitchen, brick hearth fireplace, and a second story sunroom. Asking price $449,900
This home is listed by Jabin Norris, PROACTIVE Real Estate
ON A LUXURY HOME IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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7319 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmington
This home was on our list year until the owners decided to temporary cancel its listing. It’s now back on the market and our list. Even though this house is off of one of the busiest streets in town, we’re betting you probably never knew it existed. It sits on nearly 11 acres that fronts to the Intracoastal Waterway. This elegant estate includes a 6200 square foot main house, a two-bedroom carriage house, a three-bedroom guest house, and a pool house. The large indoor heated pool has a 50-foot extension for swimming laps; an expansive retractable movie screen for watching your favorite media while floating in the pool; his and her changing rooms; and an elevated area for all your professional exercise equipment. Inside the main house, even the most discriminating buyer will be impressed by all the custom features and details. A few examples: red onyx around the two-sided fireplace; bamboo floors with black walnut inlay; hand-woven carpeting up the main staircase and around the rotunda area; English Beech and eucalyptus wood in the great room; custom wrought iron banisters fashioned to look like sea grass; gravity glass sinks; and the list goes on and on. Did we mention the putting green, the 195 feet of Intracoastal Waterway frontage and 450’ pier with a gazebo? And the spectacular sunrises? Asking price: $6,999,000
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This property is listed by Nick Phillips, Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty
ON AN OLD FISH HOUSE
68 Champion Drive , Supply, NC 28462
All of the homes we feature on this list are one-of-a-kind but this one is in a league all on its own. Although the address says Supply, this is really located in Varnamtown less than 5 miles from Holden Beach. For years it was known as The Fish House, this is where boats brought in the fresh shrimp and the daily catch and sold it to the public. It has been completely renovated into a private home with two bedrooms and two baths. With 140 feet of deeded water access on the Lockwood Folly River this really is a boaters dream with six slips, and a 10,000 ton lift. It also has two septic systems located on this .71 acre parcel with no HOA and brings in over $30,000 in rental income. Asking price $1,750,000
This home is listed by Niki Wilson Todd, RE/MAX Southern Coast