$5,937

closing credit¹

3939 Appleton Way Wilmington, NC 28412

$499,999
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,901 sqft
0.4 acres
$263 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3939 Appleton Way

A completely remodeled colonial style home located in the Echo Farms subdivision with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths will immediately grab your attention. From the magnificent large oak tree that graces the front of the home to the original family farm home of Echo Farms that was built in 1917 located just behind this home. The history of this farm home will be a conversation piece for many of your guests. Echo Farms was really a large dairy farm that covered over 1000 acres with over 200-plus Holstein cows. The renovations on this home include new exterior doors, LVP flooring throughout, open kitchen, dining and living area with fireplace, pantry, half bath, laundry, light fixtures, ceiling fans, disposal, kitchen appliances, sliding door in the kitchen, quartz countertops, updated bathrooms, new roof 2022, 2 new Goodman 2 Ton 14 Seer heat pumps with programmable thermostats and 2 Ton air handlers in 2022. New front porch rail and stained front porch ceiling and painted shutters. The original dining room was converted into a bedroom. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. You will love the closet space in the master. There is a New Hanover County park within the subdivision that offers a swimming pool for $4 for adults, $2 for kids and tennis courts for $5 per hour. This home is ready for a new family so make your appointment today. Vacant and easy to show.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingFireplace(s), Heat Pump, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,901 sqft
Lot size0.38 Acres
Year built1976
ParkingCovered, Paved
MLS #100457518
Attached garage2 spaces
Fireplace1

Summary

  • MLS Number: 100457518
  • Office Name: Network Real Estate

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 21, 2022
Home Sold
$316,000
Jul 06, 2005
Home Sold
$213,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$216,300$1,827
2022$216,300$-
2021$216,300$1,851
2020$209,900$2,211
2019$209,900$2,211
2018$209,900$2,211
2017$209,900$1,982

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Dr John Codington Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

4321 Carolina Beach Rd

5

Pine Valley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.7 mi

440 John S Mosby Dr

6

Mary C Williams Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.8 mi

801 Silver Lake Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,726. The most common annual income of people living in Wilmington, NC is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

44%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Chico'sChico's
  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • VolvoVolvo
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3939 Appleton Way

This home is located at 3939 Appleton Way in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28412 in the Echo Farms neighborhood. This 1,901 square foot home, which was built in 1976, sits on a 0.38 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $499,999.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Wilmington, NC there were more than 26 sold above asking price, over 151 sold below and more than 46 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Wilmington, NC increased by 0.1% between December and January 2025. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 52 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $432,035.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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