Nestled atop a double corner lot, 128 Northern Boulevard stands as a testament to timeless elegance and historical charm. Constructed in 1940, this stately residence offers 2,536 square feet of living space, featuring four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Some of the unique features include a detached two car garage, carport, raised front porch and large rear deck, outdoor shower, koi pond, new custom driveway gate, and generous parking. Stepping inside, you'll love the attention to detail and character offered in this timeless classic. Arched doorways and windows add appeal from the outside. Custom built-ins can be found in the living room and 1st floor bedroom. There are not one, but two sunrooms (one not counted in heated square footage) creating additional spaces for office, craft room, exercise area, study or entertaining. Kitchen has updated cabintery and matching new Samsung Bespoke appliances and new light fixture. Other updates include tiled showers, updated fixtures and fans, new ADT securtiy system, doorbell camera, and smart lighting. Custoim Norman UV filtering blinds, opening from top or bottom, have been added throughout, and include blackout blinds in all 4 bedrooms. Separate HVAC sytems, controlled by wifi enabled ecobee thermostats, condition the upstairs and downstairs independently. This unique property was featured in the 2023 NC Azalea Festival Home Tour, as well as two different film productions (Blue Velvet - 1986 and One Summer 2021).
Sold for $640,000
$640,000
128 Northern Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
2,559sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.39 Acres Lot
$637,600 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$3,318 Estimated rent
Home value
$637,600
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Listed by:
Joel Sheesley 910-398-2222,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Bought with:
Jessie Fairbairn, 292186
Nest Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100493858
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: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Other, Sunroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Description: Sitting room - 4th BR
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 24
Other
- Description: Carolina room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 23
Sunroom
- Description: Sun Room - Add'l sf
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Solid Surface, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Basement, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Attic: Partially Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,559
- Total interior livable area: 2,559 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Additional Parking, Gravel, Unpaved
- Carport spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Irrigation System
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Dimensions: 101 x 200 x 98 x 162
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: R05912006002000
- Zoning: R-7
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Combination, Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Green verification: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Sunset Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,059
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2025 | Sold | $640,000-1.5%$250/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100493858 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2025 | Pending sale | $649,500$254/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100493858 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,500+4.3%$254/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100493858 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2023 | Sold | $623,000-3.1%$243/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100408415 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2023 | Pending sale | $643,000$251/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100408415 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $643,000+94.8%$251/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100408415 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2017 | Sold | $330,000-2.9%$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2017 | Pending sale | $340,000$133/sqft |
Source: Masonboro Realty, Inc. #100050068 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $340,000+24.8%$133/sqft |
Source: Masonboro Realty, Inc. #100050068 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2015 | Sold | $272,500-3%$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2015 | Pending sale | $281,000$110/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ESSENTIAL #521070 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2015 | Price change | $281,000-3.1%$110/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ESSENTIAL #521070 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2014 | Listed for sale | $289,900$113/sqft |
Source: Century21 Sweyer & Associates #512957 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2014 | Listing removed | $289,900$113/sqft |
Source: Coastal Properties #502406 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $289,900-1.6%$113/sqft |
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| 5/10/2014 | Listing removed | $294,500$115/sqft |
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| 5/8/2014 | Price change | $294,500-3.7%$115/sqft |
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| 3/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $305,900$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,942 +91.4% | $669,900 +183% |
| 2024 | $2,059 +3% | $236,700 |
| 2023 | $2,000 -0.6% | $236,700 |
| 2022 | $2,012 -0.7% | $236,700 |
| 2021 | $2,026 -7.6% | $236,700 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $2,193 | $208,200 |
| 2019 | $2,193 | $208,200 |
| 2018 | $2,193 | $208,200 |
| 2017 | $2,193 -1.8% | $208,200 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $2,234 +4.6% | $201,600 |
| 2015 | $2,135 +4.4% | $201,600 |
| 2014 | $2,044 | $201,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $201,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $201,600 -25% |
| 2011 | -- | $268,751 |
| 2010 | -- | $268,751 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $131,878 +0.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $130,918 |
| 2003 | -- | $130,918 -7.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $140,862 |
| 2001 | -- | $140,862 |
| 2000 | -- | $140,862 |
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Neighborhood: Sunset Park/Woodlawn
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sunset Park ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sunset
- 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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