Waterfront opportunity, priced to reflect its current condition, on one of the largest and most private homesites in this highly sought-after midtown neighborhood.
Set on two full lots totaling 1.46 acres, the property offers mature trees, exceptional privacy, and frontage along a navigable tidal creek with direct access to the Cape Fear River ideal for kayaking and enjoying the natural beauty of the water.
The home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a spacious and flexible floor plan, including formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable family room, a large bonus room with separate entrance (ideal for a home office, studio, or guest space), a generous kitchen with breakfast nook, two fireplaces, and a bright sunroom overlooking expansive creek and marsh views.
This home offers a clear opportunity for renovation and personalization, allowing the next owner to design and update to their own vision. With its rare combination of waterfront, acreage, and privacy, the property presents strong long-term potential in an established community.
Residents enjoy access to a nearby county park with walking trails, tennis courts, and an outdoor pool.
If you've been searching for privacy, acreage, and true waterfront access with the ability to personalize and add value, this is a rare opportunity in an established community.
Sold for $643,000
$643,000
3906 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412
4beds
3,472sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
1.46 Acres Lot
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$185/sqft
$3,402 Estimated rent
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Waterfront opportunityTwo fireplacesExceptional privacyMature treesComfortable family room
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Listed by:
Geoff C Brown 828-575-4444,
REAL Broker LLC
Bought with:
Jennifer Bullock Team
RE/MAX Executive
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100548186
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Laundry, Other, Breakfast Nook, Sunroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 21 x 16
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 28 x 16
Breakfast nook
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Family room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21 x 17
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24 x 15
Other
- Description: Foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18 x 6
Sunroom
- Description: Unheated Space
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Built-In Electric Oven, Freezer, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Electric Range
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Laundry Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Partially Floored,Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,472
- Total interior livable area: 3,472 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Irrigation System
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Marsh, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Marsh,Water
- Waterfront features: Marsh Front
- Frontage type: Creek,Marsh Front
Lot
- Size: 1.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 237 x 188 x 180 x 64 x 76 x 154 x 109
- Features: Wooded, Navigable Water
Details
- Parcel number: R07007001008000
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Echo Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $654,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,852
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 82 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $643,000-0.3%$185/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Pending sale | $645,000$186/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Contingent | $645,000$186/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Pending sale | $645,000$186/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Price change | $645,000-0.6%$186/sqft |
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| 3/1/2026 | Price change | $649,000-3.9%$187/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Price change | $675,000-2.9%$194/sqft |
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| 2/1/2026 | Price change | $695,000-2.8%$200/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $715,000+146.6%$206/sqft |
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| 9/10/2004 | Sold | $290,000+34.3%$84/sqft |
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| 4/1/1998 | Sold | $216,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,184 +15.1% | $541,100 +70.1% |
| 2024 | $2,767 +3% | $318,100 |
| 2023 | $2,688 -0.6% | $318,100 |
| 2022 | $2,704 -0.7% | $318,100 |
| 2021 | $2,722 -13.5% | $318,100 +6.5% |
| 2020 | $3,148 | $298,800 |
| 2019 | $3,148 | $298,800 |
| 2018 | $3,148 | $298,800 |
| 2017 | $3,148 +7.3% | $298,800 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $2,934 +4.6% | $264,800 |
| 2015 | $2,804 +4.4% | $264,800 |
| 2014 | $2,685 | $264,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $264,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $264,800 -8.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $289,978 |
| 2010 | -- | $289,978 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $212,124 |
| 2004 | -- | $212,124 |
| 2003 | -- | $212,124 |
| 2002 | -- | $212,124 |
| 2001 | -- | $212,124 |
| 2000 | -- | $212,124 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Echo Farms/Rivers Edge
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Edwin A Alderman ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alderman
- 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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