Welcome to 2103 Metts Avenue, a charming Carolina Place bungalow that perfectly blends historic character with modern comfort. Freshly painted and bathed in natural light, this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers warm, welcoming living spaces and timeless appeal. Relax on your classic front porch, host friends in the spacious backyard, or take advantage of an unbeatable location just minutes from downtown Wilmington. Nestled in the heart of one of the city's most desirable historic neighborhoods, this home offers a vibrant, walkable lifestyle. Step out your door to enjoy easy access to the Cargo District's popular restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and local boutiques. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, downsizing, or seeking a turnkey investment opportunity, this move-in-ready bungalow delivers the very best of Wilmington living.
Under contract
$365,000
2103 Metts Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
2beds
953sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,485 Square Feet Lot
$350,900 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 21 days |
- 617 |
- 38 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Renee W Reitzel 910-368-1804,
Nest Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100582532
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, High Ceilings, Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: Wood
- Attic: Scuttle
Interior area
- Total structure area: 953
- Total interior livable area: 953 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Site
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 3,485 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 113
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: R05407009003000
- Zoning: R-5
- 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: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Carolina Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $383/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $308,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,816
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$350,900
$333,000 - $368,000
$1,660/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Contingent | $365,000$383/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100582532 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+121.2%$383/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100582532 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2006 | Sold | $165,000+88.6%$173/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30375274 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2003 | Sold | $87,500$92/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30318780 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,817 +34% | $308,700 +98.1% |
| 2024 | $1,355 +3% | $155,800 |
| 2023 | $1,317 -0.6% | $155,800 |
| 2022 | $1,324 -0.7% | $155,800 |
| 2021 | $1,333 -1.1% | $155,800 +21.7% |
| 2020 | $1,348 | $128,000 |
| 2019 | $1,348 | $128,000 |
| 2018 | $1,348 | $128,000 |
| 2017 | $1,348 +15.2% | $128,000 +21.2% |
| 2016 | $1,170 +4.6% | $105,600 |
| 2015 | $1,118 +4.4% | $105,600 |
| 2014 | $1,071 | $105,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $105,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $105,600 -26% |
| 2011 | -- | $142,620 |
| 2010 | -- | $142,620 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $55,446 |
| 2004 | -- | $55,446 |
| 2003 | -- | $55,446 |
| 2002 | -- | $55,446 |
| 2001 | -- | $55,446 |
| 2000 | -- | $55,446 |
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Neighborhood: Carolina Place/Ardmore
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Forest Hills ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Hills
- Middle: Williston
- High: Hoggard
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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