$549,900

816 Wharton Ave Wilmington, NC 28412

$6,530
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,036 sqft
0.1 acres
$270 / sqft
House

Property details

About 816 Wharton Ave

Better than new construction! You will love this extraordinary, move-in-ready home in Riverlights, one of Wilmington's preeminent amenity-rich neighborhoods. Located in an established area of Riverlights, the cottage-style home has excellent curb appeal enhanced by a marine blue exterior, white trim, charming front porch, and an established lawn and landscaping. Throughout the interior, wide plank flooring, a muted color palette, custom millwork, and built-ins accentuate the open design floor plan. The gourmet kitchen boasts a large center island with bar seating, granite countertops with an expanded workspace, coordinated subway backsplash, custom cabinetry, pantry, 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 glass door, large soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in closet. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are also well-appointed, offering ample closet space and a shared bathroom. Notable features of this home are abundant, including a natural gas fireplace, tankless instant hot water, laundry room, a private patio, and a two-car garage with rear access and high ceilings for storage. Additional features include irrigation with drip lines, gutters, and window treatments, including blinds and screens. An added benefit of the home's location is that it is secluded from construction noise within the community. The home is also covered by a 2-10 home warranty and a $5k credit toward a rate buydown or closing costs - with an acceptable offer. 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. The majority of Wilmington, NC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most 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 $549,900.

Over 31 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Wilmington, NC. In the same period over 159 listings were sold below the listed price and 58 listings were sold for the listed price. In March 2025 in Wilmington, NC there were 14.6% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 50 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $439,251.

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

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