This updated downtown bungalow perfectly balances modern efficiency with a prime central location. The home features excellent curb appeal, a charming front porch, and an abundance of natural light throughout. Inside, the spacious main living area boasts high ceilings, new bamboo floors, and a decorative fireplace. The floor plan flows into a light-filled kitchen equipped with white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a vented range hood. Wood floors extend through the hallway into the kitchen, dining area and primary bedroom. The updated primary ensuite bathroom offers double vanity with quartz countertops, new tub with glass shower door, and tile floors. The guest bedroom/office provides direct access to the rear porch via double doors. A professionally added second bathroom features a unique corner shower with a curved glass sliding door and tile floors. The back of the home features a 10x20 deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard, which includes a wired shed and wiring available for a mechanical gate to simplify off-street parking. Additional updates since 2023 include new HVAC system, new gutters, exterior painted, solar panels, custom porch railings, and new landscaping. Enjoy being close to local favorites like Waterline Brewing, Current Coffee, Axes & Allies, Greenfield Lake, The Harp and the popular establishments in the South Front District.
Sold for $342,500
$342,500
114 Meares Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
2beds
1,513sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$342,400 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$2,267 Estimated rent
Home value
$342,400
$325,000 - $360,000
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Listed by:
Lanier Property Group 910-398-4304,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Bought with:
Max Wagenseller, 351759
Nest Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100561074
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25 x 14
Heating
- Gas Pack, Active Solar, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Mini Refrigerator, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Solid Surface, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Bamboo, Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,513
- Total interior livable area: 1,513 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Off Street, On Site
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 114 x 48 x 110
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: R05413017012000
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $318,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,872
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 86 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Sold | $342,500-6.2%$226/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Contingent | $365,000$241/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $365,000-1.9%$241/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $372,000-0.8%$246/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $375,000-6.3%$248/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+27%$264/sqft |
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| 6/23/2023 | Sold | $315,000-3.1%$208/sqft |
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| 5/28/2023 | Pending sale | $325,000$215/sqft |
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| 5/27/2023 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$215/sqft |
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| 5/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $350,000+307%$231/sqft |
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| 2/24/2005 | Sold | $86,000$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,873 +32.1% | $318,200 +95.2% |
| 2024 | $1,418 +3% | $163,000 |
| 2023 | $1,377 -0.6% | $163,000 |
| 2022 | $1,386 -0.7% | $163,000 |
| 2021 | $1,395 +59.4% | $163,000 +96.1% |
| 2020 | $875 | $83,100 |
| 2019 | $875 | $83,100 |
| 2018 | $875 | $83,100 |
| 2017 | $875 -38% | $83,100 -34.8% |
| 2016 | $1,412 +4.6% | $127,400 |
| 2015 | $1,349 +4.4% | $127,400 |
| 2014 | $1,292 | $127,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $127,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $127,400 +10.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $115,365 |
| 2010 | -- | $115,365 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $69,086 |
| 2004 | -- | $69,086 |
| 2003 | -- | $69,086 +47.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $46,881 +42.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $32,997 |
| 2000 | -- | $32,997 |
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Neighborhood: Dry Pond/Lake Forest
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Annie H Snipes ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Snipes
- Middle: Williston
- High: New Hanover
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
- 28401
- Dry Pond/Lake Forest
- 114 Meares Street
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