If you have been waiting for a home with a private boat ramp on the Intracoastal Waterway, you will find it here in the small, quiet neighborhood of Shellbank. Located in the highly desirable Porters Neck community, elevated above flood zones, with one of Wilmington's best private water accesses, and a voluntary HOA. Just over the bridge from Figure Eight Island and minutes from Porters Neck Elementary, this home offers a true coastal Carolina lifestyle. Imagine walking out your front door, any time of day, and in minutes you can be anchored on an island, relaxing in crystal clear waters. No navigating up long shallow creeks or waiting at crowded public boat ramps. Launch your boat from the community boat ramp, with a floating dock, located just off the Intracoastal Waterway. Come home after a day on the water to this true nature lover's escape. This home sits on a 0.74-acre lot surrounded by oak trees, nature trails, and pond views, and it adjoins acres of wooded land, offering peace and quiet. Enjoy summer evenings on the screened-in back porch or take a stroll to the community's dock. Soak in the ocean breeze and the expansive views of the ICW, Wrightsville Beach, and Figure Eight Island from the elevated bluff. Inside, the home welcomes you with a spacious living room, a well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast nook, a walk-in pantry, and a formal dining area. A flexible space, currently used as an office, can easily serve as a hobby room or remote workspace. Upstairs, the primary suite features a walk-in closet, and storage is abundant, including attic space and storage above the garage. A two-car garage with workshop, backyard shed, covered boat area, and fenced yard adds even more utility. Recent upgrades include the 2024 HVAC system and new 2025 roof. Don't miss the chance to make this coastal retreat your dream home, just in time for Fourth of July fireworks over the water.
Sold for $728,000
$728,000
117 Abalone Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411
3beds
1,931sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.74 Acres Lot
$728,900 Zestimate®
$377/sqft
$2,630 Estimated rent
Home value
$728,900
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Listed by:
Grace M Brookshire 910-378-9278,
Living Seaside Realty Group
Bought with:
A Non Member
A Non Member
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100510252
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, Office, Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Breakfast nook
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25 x 14
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Freezer, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Blinds/Shades, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Walk-In
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,931
- Total interior livable area: 1,931 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Detached, Additional Parking, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
- Waterfront features: Boat Ramp, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Water Access Comm, Water Depth 4+
Lot
- Size: 0.74 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Wooded, Boat Dock, Boat Ramp, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Water Access Comm, Water Depth 4+
Details
- Additional structures: Covered Area, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: R04507002015000
- Zoning: R-20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Shellbank
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Boat Dock, Water
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $377/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $555,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,175
- Date on market: 5/31/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $728,000+1.8%$377/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100510252 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Pending sale | $715,000$370/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100510252 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $715,000$370/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100510252 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,175 +2.3% | $555,200 +41.3% |
| 2024 | $2,127 +0.3% | $392,900 |
| 2023 | $2,121 -0.9% | $392,900 |
| 2022 | $2,140 -1.1% | $392,900 |
| 2021 | $2,163 +12.3% | $392,900 +29% |
| 2020 | $1,926 | $304,500 |
| 2019 | $1,926 | $304,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $304,500 |
| 2017 | $1,926 | $304,500 +5.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $288,600 |
| 2015 | $1,859 +1.7% | $288,600 |
| 2014 | $1,827 | $288,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $288,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $288,600 +4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $276,410 |
| 2010 | -- | $276,410 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $190,680 |
| 2004 | -- | $190,680 |
| 2003 | -- | $190,680 +5.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $181,307 |
| 2001 | -- | $181,307 |
| 2000 | -- | $181,307 |
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Neighborhood: Bayshore
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Porters Neck ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Holly Shelter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.8 mi
- 4/10Emsley A Laney HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Porters Neck
- Middle: Holly Shelter
- High: Laney
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
- 28411
- Bayshore
- 117 Abalone Drive
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