One of the homes we featured last week has sold, another went under contract and yet another home put its listing on hold. Here is the list for February 11, 2022.
BEST DEAL IN BOILING SPRINGS
816 S Shore Drive , Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461
Standing tall and proud with a stately brick facade facing the Big Lake and back of the home overlooking the golf course. This home was thoughtfully designed with En suite on both levels and upper Ensuite boasts its own private fireplace and balcony. You will love the large Southern front porch, circular driveway and extra parking for everyone. Classic and contemporary features include hardwood flooring, high ceilings, columns, three bay window nook, and granite counter tops in the chefs kitchen, Do you love having friends & family around; there is plenty of entertaining space inside and out. Ground floor has office area, den, and living room. Garage has extra storage area for all your outdoor toys. This home has been well loved and it shows. The Town of Boiling Spring Lakes has a recreation center with fitness room, tennis courts, and playground area yet no hoa fees. You can even take advantage of low interest rates and purchase now and seller will rent back from you!
This home is listed by Kim Skipper Anderson, Art Skipper Realty Inc.
BEST DEAL IN BAYSHORE ESTATES
606 Aquarius Drive , Wilmington, NC 28411
UPDATE: PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
This home caught our attention after the owners recently reduced their asking price by $20,000. This three bedroom, two and a half bath home measures more than 2,400 square feet. It is located in the water access community of Bayshore Estates which offers a community boat ramp. This home features a formal living room, a formal dining room and a family room with a fireplace. The eat in kitchen is spacious with lots of cabinet, counter space and a large laundry room and a powder room adjacent. The second-floor master suite features a large walk-in closet and whirlpool tub. Two additional bedrooms are located on the second floor and a full bath. The third-floor bonus room would be a great office, playroom, or exercise room. There is even a walk-in attic for extra storage on the third floor! Current updates include, carpet, paint, quartz countertops, pot filler, backsplash, light fixtures. New Roof installed in 2016 and HVAC in 2017, plus a one year 2-10 Home Warranty provided. If you like to kayak, paddle board, walking or jogging you will love this neighborhood which is conveniently located and just minutes to Wrightsville Beach, schools, and shopping. Asking price $420,000.
This home is listed by Brenda Meshaw and Donna Smith, Wilmington Real Estate Options LLC
BEST DEAL IN WOODBERRY FOREST
3220 Red Berry Drive , Wilmington, NC 28409
UPDATE: PENDING
Woodberry Forest is centrally located in New Hanover County. This house offers four bedrooms, two and a half baths. It also has formal areas with a flowing floorplan plus a Theater/play room on the third floor. There is also a large FROG on second floor just down the hall from bedrooms. Beautiful master suite with fireplace, big den which offers great entertainment space. The entire house measures just under 3,600 square feet. It also has a nice backyard with mature trees and landscaping. Holly Tree Elementary is only three blocks away. The listed price is only $132.30 per square foot, and on top of that the seller’s are offering a $10,000 flooring allowance. Asking price $475,900
This home is listed by Ashley Stewardson, Century 21 Sweyer & Associates – Downtown
BEST DEAL IN AVENDALE
64 St Lawrence Drive , Rocky Point, NC 28457
UPDATE: PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
Nestled in the quiet Avendale subdivision just across the street from Hampstead, this recently built Stevens home offers four bedrooms and three full baths. It is located in the highly rated Topsail school district without and is just a 10 minutes from shopping, golf, and more! It also offers two living areas , formal dining room, and breakfast nook, granite countertops, stainless appliances, luxury laminate, and tiled baths. Features a guest suite downstairs. The huge master bedroom offers his and her walk in closets as well as double vanity sinks, tray ceilings, soaking tub and shower. Enjoy evenings in the spacious backyard sitting around the fire pit. Professionally landscaped with automatic sprinklers and a garden shed. Asking price $419,900. ($133.73 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Jeff Green, RE/MAX Essential
BEST DEAL IN SUMMERFIELD
6009 Fern Court, Wilmington, NC 28405
UPDATE: PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
This three bedroom, two bath home is located in Wilmington’s north end near the intersection of Market and Gordon. It is situated on a large, well manicured corner lot. It just minutes from the sandy shores of Wrightsville Beach and the shopping and dining at Mayfaire Town Center. The brick home sits high on a dry crawl space and the roof was just replaced in 2019. The front porch is your entry into the large living area with a cozy gas fireplace leading into the convenient kitchen/dining area. The carpeted master bedroom and two guest rooms are bright and airy with light color paint and ample windows. The attached garage offers plenty of extra storage but wait until you see whats out back…Over 1200 square feet of heated and cooled detached garage space. The previous sellers, lovingly called this building ”The Barn” and its uses are countless. The double 12 foot doors allow for RV and boat storage but there is so much more. Since this space is up-fitted with heating/cooling units, refrigerator, sink, hot water heater and stove/oven range the space could be a private workshop, office, living area or use it as the previous owners did, as a family gathering space. Open the doors for a breezy spring event, or close them and have a nice warm winter get together with all of your loved ones. The rear of the home also offers additional paved driveway and parking spaces. Asking price $359,000 ($135.17 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Laney Pierce, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Best Deal in Carolina Shores North
238 Berryknoll Drive NW , Calabash, NC 28467
This home caught our attention when its owners reduced their asking price by $40,000.” This all brick home is situated on a large private yard just shy of 1/2 acre. It offers five bedrooms PLUS A HUGE BONUS ROOM (approximately 780 sq. ft.) and three full bathrooms. Once into the home you will see the spacious living space with gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings with sky lights. Relax and enjoy the light catching sun room that overlooks the scenic backyard. Master bedroom located on main level with a walk in closet, bathroom with separate shower and whirlpool tub. Cozy and comfortable kitchen offers stainless appliances, granite countertops, breakfast bar and large pantry. Separate laundry room with mud sink and easy access from the garage. Carolina Shores North offers a large community pool, tennis courts and playground. This house is located approximately 15 minutes from Sunset Beach which was voted in the TOP 100 Beaches in the world by National Geographic Magazine. New asking price $509,900.
This home is listed by Sabena Dayton, Shoreline 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.