#100486164, Listing Office: Carolina One Properties Inc.
816 Wharton Ave Wilmington, NC 28412
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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!
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- MLS Number: 100489510
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 22, 2022 | Home Sold | $335,000 |
Dec 19, 2019 | Home Sold | $166,500 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property 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.
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.
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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.