$574,000

816 Wharton Ave Wilmington, NC 28412

$6,816
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,036 sqft
0.1 acres
$282 / sqft
House

Property details

About 816 Wharton Ave

You will love this extraordinary home in Riverlights, one of Wilmington's premier active and amenity-rich neighborhoods. A marine blue exterior, white trim, and charming front porch enhance the excellent curb appeal of this cottage-style home. The interior boasts an open design floor plan, accentuated by wide plank flooring, a muted color palette, custom millwork, and built-ins. The designer kitchen is complete with a large center island with bar seating, granite countertops with an expanded workspace, coordinated subway backsplash, custom cabinetry, a pantry, and high-quality stainless appliances including double ovens and a natural gas range. A retreat of its own, the primary bedroom enjoys abundant windows, an attractive tray ceiling, and upgraded carpeting; its primary bath encompasses a double vanity, luxury tile shower with a glass door, large soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in closet. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are also well-appointed with ample closet space and a shared hall bathroom. Other features of this home include a natural gas fireplace, tankless instant hot water, laundry room, a two-car garage with rear alley access and high ceilings (excellent for extra storage), and a private patio. Welcome home!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,036 sqft
Lot size0.13 Acres
Year built2021
ParkingConcrete
MLS #100489510
Attached garage2 spaces
Fireplace1

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 100489510
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 22, 2022
Home Sold
$335,000
Dec 19, 2019
Home Sold
$166,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$376,400$3,180
2022$215,000$1,827
2021$107,500$919

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Mary C Williams Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

801 Silver Lake Rd

7

Dr John Codington Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.5 mi

4321 Carolina Beach Rd

8

Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

70 Sanders 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 $61,816. Residents of Wilmington, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

24%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

33%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • WingstopWingstop
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • NissanNissan
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 816 Wharton Ave

This home is located at 816 Wharton Ave in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28412 in the South Lake neighborhood. This 2,036 square foot home, which was built in 2021, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $574,000.

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. In January 2025 in Wilmington, NC there were 0.1% more homes for sale than in December. Listings spent 52 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $432,035 during the same period.

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

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