Absolutely adorable, updated cottage with one of the coolest backyards you'll find in downtown Wilmington. This move-in ready home is filled with updates including new paint exterior & interior, HVAC app. 3 yrs ago, metal roof app. 2012, new front porch decking, encapsulated crawlspace, updated kitchen with new beautiful butcher block counters/sink/base cabinets/tile/backsplash, new carpet in bedrooms, barn doors, shiplap & more. Relax on your front porch swing or step into your backyard oasis perfect for enjoying good times. This incredible backyard features a tiki bar, covered patio, very cool-designed pool, fire pit, detached deck & even a shed with an axe throwing target. How cool is this oasis? Plus, a privacy fence with double gate in the back leading to alley access! Great location close to everything Downtown Wilmington & the Cargo District have to offer.
Sold for $296,219
$296,219
1217 S 7th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
1,053sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$302,600 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$1,768 Estimated rent
Home value
$302,600
$278,000 - $330,000
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Listed by:
Christopher W Spivey 910-279-1138,
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Bought with:
Sherwood Strickland Group
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100474065
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: 12x11 Level: Down- 1st Floor
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 1
- Description: 12x11 Level: Down- 1st Floor
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Description: 12x10 Level: Down- 1st Floor
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Kitchen
- Description: 17x11 Level: Down- 1st Floor
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Living room
- Description: 16x11 Level: Down- 1st Floor
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: None
- Attic: Scuttle
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,053
- Total interior livable area: 1,053 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Storm Doors
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 155 x 33
Details
- Additional structures: Covered Area, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: R05413
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $141,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,590
- Date on market: 10/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Sold | $296,219-10.2%$281/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100474065 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2024 | Contingent | $329,900$313/sqft |
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| 11/19/2024 | Price change | $329,900-2.9%$313/sqft |
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| 11/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $339,900$323/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Contingent | $339,900$323/sqft |
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| 11/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $339,900+195.6%$323/sqft |
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| 8/12/2013 | Listing removed | $115,000$109/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage #491041 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2013 | Price change | $115,000-8%$109/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage #491041 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2013 | Listed for sale | $125,000+32.3%$119/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage #491041 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2006 | Sold | $94,500+329.5%$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2005 | Sold | $22,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,590 +29.4% | $270,200 +91.4% |
| 2024 | $1,228 +3% | $141,200 |
| 2023 | $1,193 -0.6% | $141,200 |
| 2022 | $1,200 -0.7% | $141,200 |
| 2021 | $1,208 +61.8% | $141,200 +99.2% |
| 2020 | $747 | $70,900 |
| 2019 | $747 | $70,900 |
| 2018 | $747 | $70,900 |
| 2017 | $747 -34.7% | $70,900 -31.4% |
| 2016 | $1,145 +4.6% | $103,300 |
| 2015 | $1,094 +4.4% | $103,300 |
| 2014 | $1,047 | $103,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $103,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $103,300 +22.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $84,050 |
| 2010 | -- | $84,050 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $41,186 |
| 2004 | -- | $41,186 |
| 2003 | -- | $41,186 |
| 2002 | -- | $41,186 |
| 2001 | -- | $41,186 |
| 2000 | -- | $41,186 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Dry Pond/Lake Forest
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Annie H Snipes ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Myrtle Grove MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.5 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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
- 1217 S 7th Street
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