One of the homes we featured last week has sold, two others have gone under contract and yet another property has cancelled its listing. Here is the list of Best Deals for January 20, 2022.
BEST DEAL IN BELLMAY PLACE
2121 Southern Bayberry Lane Unit 29, Leland, NC 28451
UPDATE: PENDING
This is your chance to own a beautiful 3 bedroom / 3 bathroom / 1 car townhome is move in ready and ready to be yours! Located in the heart of Leland only minutes to downtown Wilmington, shopping, restaurants, and area beaches! Bellamy Place offers a host of standard features including stainless steel appliances, and energy efficient HERS rated construction. A beautiful kitchen with oversized island. The home also comes standard with a covered 14’x8′ porch! One of the bedrooms is on the upper floor and offers a full bath and spacious living for guests, adult child or can be used as an office. 1 car garage and additional visitor parking are offered along with common areas to walk your pet. Safe Haven Smart Home system which controls your front door lock, video doorbell, z-wave programable thermostat, and front porch light. Voice activation through included Alexa Dot with the ability to control additional features of your home. Less than a ¼ mile to a beautiful city park with kayak launch! This is a unique opportunity to own a townhome in one of the fastest growing areas in coastal North Carolina. Call today! Asking price $284,750 ($183.47 per square feet.)
This home is listed by Aaron Dickey & Sabrina Trammell, D.R. Horton, Inc
BEST DEAL IN WHITE OAK ESTATES
9 Walnut Drive , Jacksonville, NC 28546
UPDATE: PENDING
Take a look at this freshly painted 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom BRICK home with wood burning fireplace and garage. The fully equipped eat in kitchen has tile flooring and all new steel appliances. The 3 bedrooms have new carpeting and there is new LVT flooring in the main areas of the home. The formal dining room is just off the great room and leads out to a spacious back yard with mature shade trees perfect for entertaining family and friends. A new roof was installed in 2019. The location is excellent…just a short drive to the Piney Green Gate of Camp Lejeune. Also close to shopping and schools. Call today to schedule your showing! Asking price $219,900 ($135.41 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Lois Hutchins, RE/MAX Elite Realty Group
BEST DEAL IN NORTH TOPSAIL’S WINTERHAVEN
116 Sandlin Lane , North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
UPDATE: PENDING
Have you been desiring a beach home with an elevator? Well, welcome home! Just step into your elevator and forget the stairs. Your home is situated in the perfect spot, with a public beach access and a public boat access both within walking distance, you can stroll to the beach and watch the sun rise; then launch your kayak or jet ski and gaze at the spectacular sunset on the intracoastal waterway. Your beach home has been well maintained with beautiful hardwood floors throughout and LVP flooring in the bathrooms, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, soft shut cabinets, upscale lighting fixtures, Hardie Plank siding to handle harsh winds, and whole house Spray Foam Insulation to keep those electrical bills low. Relax with friends and family on your covered screened in porch under your beautiful new tropical design ceiling fans all while enjoying the water views. Not ready for full-time coastal living? That’s all right, enroll your home in a good vacation rental program and let your ”Some Day” start generating income. Your cozy slice of paradise is just waiting for you. Seller is offering $8,000 towards Buyer’s Closing Costs in addition to a 2-10 Home Warranty! Make an appointment to see this beautiful home today. Asking price $720,000 ($364.56 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Kellie Deese-Blahak, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Rlty
BEST DEAL IN WILLIAMSPORT
101 Lydia Drive , Swansboro, NC 28584
UPDATE: PENDING
This one is something special! Stunning two-story brick home located just outside of Swansboro city limits is the perfect spot to hang your hat! This home has been tastefully updated and Immaculately maintained by its owner. Updates include new flooring, new carpet and runner on stairs, new deck, paint, full bathroom remodel and living room renovation. Upon entry, you’ll find the living area, open to the kitchen with a dining and flex area just off the living room. Half bath downstairs for your convenience. Fall in love with the Coastal feel of this home that boasts new LVP flooring, plenty of cabinet space and bar seating at the kitchen. New range. Tile backsplash. Upstairs, the master bedroom is complete with beautiful hardwood floors, double trey ceiling, walk in closet, and an oversized custom tile shower with dual shower heads. The 3 additional bedrooms are also upstairs, along with a fully remodeled bathroom complete with new flooring, vanity, and tub/ shower. The large sprawling backyard is an entertainer’s dream. Plenty of room to park your boat, toys etc. with no septic tank to worry about in the backyard ( which means plenty of room for pool in the future if you’d like!) workshop/shed perfect for studio, work space or storage. Entertain guests on the Brand new deck and large garden patio, perfect place for a fire on those Carolina nights. Neighborhood amenities include a day dock. Hammock Beach State Park just seconds down the road which has a boat ramp, kayak launch walking trails, or take the ferry over to Bear Island for the day of fun at the beach!This property is something you’d have to see in person to truly appreciate Not in a flood zone no flood insurance required. Minutes to downtown swansboro and the beaches of emerald isle. Come take a look at this beauty before it’s gone! Asking price $444,900 ($205.02 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Amanda Crittenden, High Tide Property Group
BEST DEAL ON AN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN SURF CITY
807A S Shore Drive , Surf City, NC 28445
Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bath townhome with unobstructed ocean view, deeded beach access, with coveted location inside the ”S” curve on S. Shore Drive. Features include elevator, hardwood floors, reverse floor plan, and large decks facing ocean and sound. Fully furnished with vacation rental history, and situated near the heart of Surf City and its restaurants, shops, fishing pier and local attractions. This is the perfect location for your dream family beach house and/or your rental investment property. Asking price $925,000 ($369.26 per square foot.)
This home is Listed by Nick Phillips Group, Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty
BEST DEAL IN WILMINGTON’S WOODBERRY FOREST
3313 Red Berry Drive , Wilmington, NC 28409
Immaculate one owner home in Woodberry Forest! Amazing floor plan with 4 bedrooms (4th bedroom is the FROG), 3 full baths, formal living room, formal dining room, beautiful foyer, large step-down den with fireplace, spacious kitchen with large bright breakfast area and a separate laundry room! All bedrooms are very nice sized with walk-in closets. Master bathroom also has a jacuzzi! FROG is also very spacious and has tremendous walk-in storage. Refrigerator in kitchen and garage remain as well as the washer and dryer. Lot is almost 1/2 acres (.492) and is absolutely gorgeous with a very large deck off the den, mature landscaping in the front and back yard, koi pond in the backyard and a spacious rocking chair front porch. Lot also has a separate well for irrigation! Roof installed in 2012. Centrally located in Wilmington in an amazing school district! Current schools are Holly Tree, Roland Grise and Hoggard. Very close to the new ”Midtown” area, hospital and shopping. About 10 minutes to Wrightsville Beach and 15 minutes to Carolina/Kure Beach. Under termite bond with Canady’s. Propane tank leased from JT Lee. 3 in ground plants will be removed. 1 morning glory and 2 ferns. Both are located outside of breakfast window. Asking price $575,000 ($204.55 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Lore Speight, Masonboro Realty, Inc.
BEST DEAL IN ROCKY POINT’S SARATOGA COMMUNITY
362 Saratoga Way , Rocky Point, NC 28457
The Masonboro plan has all the room you need! Open living area, gourmet kitchen w/large center island, quartz countertops, formal dining, stainless appliances and breakfast nook. This plan also boasts a first floor guest room w/full bath. Upstairs you have a spacious master and oversized bath w/full tile shower, separate garden tub and his & hers walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms w/a shared bath, tech room, laundry room and a game room with full bath. Asking price $639,900 ($200.22 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Tonya Friend, Coastal Properties
BEST DEAL IN FAIRFIELD PARK
4345 Jonathan Court , Wilmington, NC 28412
Meticulously maintained patio home leaves you with nothing but time for beach and easy living, This open floor concept is perfect for entertaining. The screened porch has been converted to a home office if you are in need of a quiet space . When not entertaining, entertain yourself in the neighborhood pool or with friends on the pickleball and tennis courts. This home comes with a security system with cameras and security lighting, an encapsulated crawl space, termite bond and fenced outside patio area for privacy. While enjoying the many amenities that Fairfield Park offers, the HOA takes care of all of your landscape needs, so no need to rush home to cut the grass! Roof was replaced in 2022 and HVAC in 2011. Pack your boxes and start enjoying the easy life! Asking price $485,000 ($221.36 per square foot)
This home is listed by Amy Aldridge, RE/MAX Executive
BEST DEAL OLD SETTLERS BEACH
9033 W 9th Street , Surf City, NC 28445
Welcome to 9033 9th Street on the highly desired canal streets of Surf City, conveniently located near local shops and restaurants, walking distance to Topsail Island’s award-winning beaches, and offering deep water access with boat dock, boat lift, and private boat ramp. Recently renovated, this home greets you with a coastal white cedar-pressed vinyl shake, metal roof, and tastefully designed floorplan. Your first-floor host open-concept Living Area boasting smooth vaulted ceilings flooded with natural light from a pair of 6-foot French doors, expansive kitchen featuring granite countertops, dual basin stainless steel sink, ample storage in cabinetry and solid wood shelved pantry, 4-burner Kenmore stove, and 3-door stainless steel GE refrigerator. Entertain guests at your 8+ foot eat-in breakfast bar, recessed lit dining area, or take the party to your canal side decking perfect for viewing Topsail Island’s notorious sunsets. Retire to your Master Bedroom with ensuite and attached water facing office/sitting area with private deck access. On the Main Level you will also find two guest bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, full guest bathroom, and laundry area. Upstairs hosts two more bedrooms with Jack and Jill set up, full bath with dual vanity boasting Moen fixtures, glass framed, 6-inch subway tiled trim shower, and access to upper-level canal facing deck. Additional features of the home include ground level second kitchen fully equipped with stainless steel sink, wiring for stove, tiled countertops and flooring, ground level half bathroom, ground level conditioned space for dining or game room, a nearly 500 square foot sunroom, boat dock, boat lift, boat ramp covered with elevated sun deck, covered carport with electric car charging station, gutters, outside hot and cold shower, and much more! Asking price $899,000
This home is listed by Streamline Realty Team & Matt Jones, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead
BEST DEAL ON BALD HEAD ISLAND
7 Fort Holmes Trail , Bald Head Island, NC 28461
A nature-lover’s paradise-this four-bedroom, four-bath Bald Head Island retreat is nestled among mature oaks and palms in a forested lot on the end of a very quiet cul-de-sac adjacent to the BHI Club’s golf course. The switchback driveway winds you through the large lot to the house. Across the front porch, you enter the reverse floor plan and be greeted by hardwoods and lots of natural light. The first suite to the right houses a Full as well as two closets and an ensuite with tub/shower. Down the hall, a sunny Queen suite also provides a full bath with tub/shower. The bath can be accessed by both the bedroom and hall. Nearby, a bright corner Queen suite offers a walk-in closet as well as its own full bath with a tub/shower. Upstairs, the open floor plan is flooded with light from glass on all sides and grants treetop views of the Island’s Maritime Forest. You’ll appreciate the high tray ceiling and spacious airiness of this level. The comfortable living area is furnished with leather seating and is anchored by a gas fireplace that is flanked by built-ins. Beyond the generous dining space, sided by windows, is set for eight with more chairs available and harbors a charming corner cabinet. The adjacent kitchen’s design facilitates interaction with the floor’s other areas so chefs can enjoy being with family while preparing meals. It also tenders a breakfast bar, lots of counter space, glass-fronted cabinets and an ice maker. Through glass doors is a large screened porch. This is perfect for alfresco dining, wildlife viewing, a quiet read or an afternoon nap. Tucked behind the fireplace wall is the oversize King Master suite. It is bathed in sunshine, proffers private access to the screened porch and indulges with a California walk-in closet and a Master Bath with two vanities and separate bath/water closet. Conveniently located close to the marina, shops and restaurants, this home conveys with a four-passenger cart. An equity BHI Club Full membership is available. Asking price $899,000 ($411.44 per square foot.)
This home is listed by WWP John Munroe Team, Wendy Wilmot Properties
BEST DEAL IN NEW TOPSAIL BEACH
2004 Ocean Boulevard , Topsail Beach, NC 28445
Location Location Location!!! Rare Opportunity on Topsail Island Amazing Views. The same family had the home custom built and has owned since 1989 so it’s built to last. Cedar Siding. Can’t beat the location. Water Views from any room. On the Canal Front right in the center great views of the Canal and ICWW. Deep water with a Boat Dock able to fit 2 Boats 1 on either side. Huge Driveway with covered parking and a nice size garage with plenty of storage and laundry in the garage. Beach access right across the street. 10 minutes and you can be in the ocean by boat. Home has 5 Bedrooms, Formal Dining Room off the Kitchen and Office or extra Flex Room. Also has 2 Kitchens with 2 possible 3 living areas. 3 Full Bathrooms. Great Loft area with incredible Views of the Ocean. Room to spread out with those big family get togethers or great for continued rentals. Nice Size Outdoor Shower. New HVAC just installed. The other unit is 8 years old with 2 years left on the warranty. This home has so much to offer. Most of the Windows have been upgraded along with the sliders. Roof was replaced in 2014. 2 upper decks ocean side have been replaced. This opportunity doesn’t come along often. Don’t let this pass you by. Asking price $1,695,000
This home is listed by Michael Odham
BEST DEAL IN SNEEDS FERRY MIMOSA BAY COMMUNITY
205 E Red Head Circle Lot 675, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
The Hickory floorplan by Dream Finders Homes builder is located in the community of Mimosa Bay. It is a 3050 sq. ft. two story home w/ 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, ”3” CAR GARAGE w/ a courtyard entrance, The main floor master suite w/ tray ceiling in the bedroom, dual vanities, shower, & garden tub in the bath, & a walk-in closet. Additionally, the Hickory provides vast living and dining space featuring a formal dining room, a 7 ft. eat-at island & walk-in pantry in the kitchen, & a breakfast nook. The open kitchen looks out onto the family room providing an optimal space to entertain or relax. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Quality upgrades throughout. The description and photos are from renderings so may not be exact. Photos are from model home. Asking price $494,085
This home is listed by Kelly Midgett, H&H Homes Realty, LLC
BEST DEAL IN HARBOR OAKS
1080 Saint Joseph Street 1e, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA recently updated condo at prestigious Harbor Oaks which overlooks the pool, the marina, and the Carolina Beach Yacht Basin. All new, upgraded appliances in kitchen, leathered granite countertops, new soft close cabinets. New LVP flooring in family room. New draperies on sliders and new Roman Shades in the office/2nd bedroom. Access the spacious covered deck from the family room or the master bedroom and watch the dolphins swim by and the moon rise over the ocean. Full hurricane shutters to protect your investment in case of storms. All porch sliding doors window glass and transom glass recently replaced and resealed and custom sliding screens added. Front bedroom windows also recently replaced and resealed. Now is the time to enjoy a day sitting by the inground pool and then cookout on the outdoor gas grills. Other HOA amenities include a ground floor meeting room with full refrigerator, cable/Wi-Fi, security cameras, updated elevators, trash service, trash chute, and water/sewer. Roof recently replaced, as well as HVAC units. Very close proximity to shopping, restaurants, and the award-winning Carolina Beach boardwalk. Everything is ready for you to move in and enjoy all that Pleasure Island has to offer! *Boat slip not included with this unit, so no boat slip HOA dues. Boat slips can be sold or leased to property owners only. Asking price $545,000 ($486.61 per square foot)
This home is listed by Kevin Doval, EXP Realty
BEST DEAL ON A LUXURY HOME IN NORTH SHORE COUNTRY CLUB
406 Sawgrass Cove , Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Welcome to your luxurious custom built home in the prestigious neighborhood of North Shore Country Club! When you pull in the circular driveway you will appreciate the beautiful landscaping with raised brick flower beds, matching brick mailbox and drainage culverts. Inside this home has everything! Starting with two master suites, one on the main level and one on the second floor. The grand master suite on the main level is completely handicap accessible with extra wide doors, a walk-in shower and access to the enclosed three season room with electrical conduits and roll up windows. The first floor also boasts a second bedroom/office space with an attached full bathroom. The gourmet kitchen features so many quality aspects: spacious island with gas stove, stainless appliances, double convection oven, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, soft close drawers and walk-in pantry. The main living area is perfect for entertaining. Boasting a welcoming foyer, open concept living room with custom built-in cabinetry and gas log fireplace, and a formal dining room with lots of natural light. Three more rooms finish off the main level: the laundry room with utility sink, the mud room with an easy access door to unload groceries from the garage and the gym with rubber matting floor and wall mirrors. Heading upstairs you will find the second amazing master suite with sitting area (hanging lamp is directly from Morocco), custom wood barn doors, free standing whirlpool tub, oversized double shower, toilet closet and double vanity. The walk-in closet is what dreams are made of! Plenty of floored attic space located off the closet as well. A giant playroom/rec room connects to the other two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom. A half bath finishes out this floor. The third floor is a huge bonus room with unlimited potential uses. Your new home is located minutes away from the Intracoastal Waterway, a public boat launch and the areas most beautiful beaches In addition this home features steel frame construction, custom wood shutters, motorized shades in the large windows in the bathroom and front bedroom, custom paint, recessed and LED lights through out, Simonton easy crank casement windows, 3M Impact rated film installed in kitchen and living area, new roof installed in 2021, 9ft smooth ceilings, CAT 6 wiring throughout, BRAND NEW Kohler whole house generator, two 80 gallon hot water heaters, relaxing hot tub, high efficiency HVAC system with three zone climate controls, irrigation system, sealed and insulated crawl space with built-in humidifier and a privacy fenced back yard. Neighborhood amenities include a highly rated 18-hole golf course, club house, huge community pool and tennis courts. All of these can be enjoyed by purchasing a membership to the North Shore Country Club. Your new home is located minutes away from the Intracoastal Waterway, a public boat launch and the areas most beautiful beaches. Asking price $775,000 ($123.80 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Brenda Williams/ Great Moves Realty
BEST DEAL IN HALLS CREEK NORTH
107 Creek End Court , Swansboro, NC 28584
UPDATE: PENDING
This beautiful 2 story Swansboro home boasts over 4100sqft of living space with FIVE bedrooms, FOUR Full Baths and bonus room with a closet! Upon entry, this open plan boasts an oversized 2 story living room. Formal dining room with wainscotting. Generous size family room with gas fireplace open to the breakfast nook and kitchen. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, bar height island, pantry, and tile backsplash. Bedroom on first floor with Full Bath. Mudroom off garage. Upstairs, you’ll find the 4 additional bedrooms, including the master suite with double door entry, trey ceiling and large master bath complete with his and her sinks, garden tub, shower, and a master closet with all the room you’d ever need! Bonus room with closet which can be used as a 6th bedroom, office, etc. 3 car garage, 6 foot privacy fence, screened in back porch, patio, corner cul-de-sac lot. Wonderful neighborhood, less than a mile to Hammock Beach State Park and a quick bike ride away to historic downtown Swansboro. Minutes to the beaches of Emerald Isle, and great proximity to all 3 bases. **Seller offering $5,000 use as you choose with accepted offer. Asking price $509,900 ($122.81 per square foot)
This home is listed by Amanda Crittenden, High Tide Property Group
Best Deal in Seaside Bay
413 S Wild Rice Drive SW , Supply, NC 28462
UPDATE: PENDING with Showings
Located in the desirable gated community of Seaside Bay sits this better-than-new three-story dream home! Built in 2020, this 4 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom house w/ double garage is over 2800 sqft of such luxurious finishes, you’ll be ready to move in today. The first-floor features 9′ ceilings, convenient half bath w/ plenty of closet space, & even an office/study room. Step into the beautifully designed kitchen & find high-end amenities such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, soft close drawers, decorative tile backsplash, center island, & spacious pantry. The open concept living room comes flooded w/ natural light from the many windows as well as an electric fireplace, breakfast nook, & separate dining area w/ decorative tray ceiling. Walk up to the second story & you’ll discover the grand master bedroom complete w/ generous ensuite bath featuring a double vanity w/ solid surface countertop, walk-in shower w/ glass door, private toilet, large walk-in closet, & separate linen closet. The large second bedroom also has a spacious walk-in closet, & two additional bedrooms both have double closets. The second level also features a convenient laundry room and hall bath w/ large double vanity, solid surface countertops, & tub bath. Additional flex space w/ LVP flooring is what you’ll find on the third level. Heated w/ split mini system, this could be extra sleeping space, office space, play room – whatever you want! The amazing upgrades don’t stop there! Outside you’ll discover an inviting & spacious backyard w/ large covered patio area, firepit, sod & irrigation, & partial fencing. The family-friendly neighborhood amenities include gated entrance & even a private waterfront park at Lockwood Folly River complete w/ boat launch, dock, fire pit & gazebo w/ gas grill! This house is not in a flood zone, the structural & distribution systems warranty from builder are still in place & transferable to buyer. Asking price $394,000 ($138.68)
This home is listed by Margaret Brown, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
BEST DEAL LANSDOWNE ESTATES
332 Bristol Road , Wilmington, NC 28409
UPDATE: PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
Rare Opportunity on a nearly 1/2 acre lot in Lansdowne Estates! Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, a recently renovated kitchen with two ovens, granite countertops and oak cabinets. The kithchen has been opened up into a wonderfully large space! The great family home has tons of features! Kinetico whole house water filtration system, wood burning stove, two pantry’s, newer windows, all new interior 6 panel doors, new front door and so much more! The sprinkler system runs off a well so it won’t run up your water bill! (needs new pump and work…not currently functioning) The ground floor full bath is even ADA Compliant! Low electric bill!! The current equal pay bill runs $103 per month! New downstairs HVAC in Dec 2021 and new roof in 2019. House could use some updating, which is reflected in the new pricing OF $425,000 ($155.96 per square foot)
This home is listed by Rokoskie, Blake Asso Tea, & Bradley Blake, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
BEST DEAL ON A NEW CONSTRUCTION IN ROCKEY POINT
134 W Broughton Lane , Rocky Point, NC 28457
UPDATE: PENDING WITH SHOWINGS
Come Check out this Great New Home Built by one of the area’s premiere Builders. A Sydes Construction Inc. Almost 3849 square feet Avalon has five bedrooms three and a half baths on two stories. First floor owners suite,three guest bedroom, an Inlaw Suite plus a 13×13 study! It is perfect for multigenerational living! Located in the one area’s newest easiest to access neighborhood’s. It will have a Clubhouse with Pool. County Water and Public Sewer. 1 Gig Fiber Internet is available. Come see what it is all about today before it is gone. Asking price $529,000 ($137.44 per square foot.)
This home is listed by Taylor Greene, Century 21 Coastal Advantage
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.