$299,000

458 Mercer Ave Wilmington, NC 28403

$3,551
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,188 sqft
0.3 acres
$252 / sqft
House

Property details

About 458 Mercer Ave

Welcome to this Single family 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in Wilmington, NC! No HOA, located on a ''X'' flood plan and Renovated in 2022 make this home a must see! Updates include: New roof, new flooring, new interior trim , updated kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen features white cabinets, floating shelves, recessed lighting, an island and stainless steel appliances. The location is hard to beat--just a few miles from Martin Luther King Hwy, 12 miles from Independence Mall and downtown Wilmington, and minutes from all the major retail spots on Market Street, College Road, and Oleander. Are you a foodie? no Problem! this house is in the middle of all the major and local restaurants. Whether you're commuting or just out running errands, everything you need is close by. Don't miss out on this move-in-ready home in a super convenient spot!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,188 sqft
Lot size0.31 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingOn Site, Paved
MLS #100489157

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: On Site, Paved
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $299,000
  • Price/SqFt: $251
  • Annual Tax Amount: $980
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From downtown Wilmington heading east on Market Street make a left on Mercer Ave.
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,188 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.31 Acres
  • MLS Number: 100489157
  • Office Name: Real Broker LLC

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 12, 2023
Home Sold
$100,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$116,000$980
2022$116,000$986
2021$116,000$-
2020$88,600$933
2019$88,600$1,135
2018$107,800$1,135
2017$107,800$1,246

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Forest Hills Global Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

602 Colonial Dr

3

Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design

Public Magnet KG-5

1.0 mi

2150 Chestnut St

2

Rachel Freeman School of Engineering

Public Magnet KG-5

1.1 mi

2601 Princess Place Dr

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 $100,000. Typical income of Wilmington, NC residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

19%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
19%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

31%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • The Container StoreThe Container Store
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • BMWBMW
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 458 Mercer Ave

The listing price of 458 Mercer Ave property is $299,000.

The property 458 Mercer Ave is a house located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403.

Active Listing: 458 Mercer Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 458 Mercer Ave are: Forest Hills Global Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Rachel Freeman School of Engineering (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Wilmington Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Williston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), The International School at Gregory (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Career Readiness Academy at Mosley Plc (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), New Hanover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $980 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on January 12, 2023 for $100,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 458 Mercer Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 458 Mercer Ave is 1,188 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 458 Mercer Ave is 1950.

This home is located at 458 Mercer Ave in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28403 in the Forest Hills North neighborhood. This 1,188 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $299,000.

In April 2025 more than 47 listings in Wilmington, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 83 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 183 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Wilmington, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10.2%. Listings spent 46 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $436,350 during the same period.

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

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