Adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage on an oversized R-10 homesite! Enjoy the huge front porch, mature landscaping, and spacious backyard. Move-in ready and ideally located just a short drive or bike ride to UNCW at an affordable price point.
Walk to local restaurants, a brewery, grocery shopping, and Captain Bill's Beach Volleyball, one of Wilmington's favorite spots for recreation and social events. Ample off-street parking provides plenty of room for guests, vehicles, or recreational equipment.
The oversized homesite offers future flexibility with potential for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), subject to City of Wilmington approval. Ideal for investors, house hackers, multigenerational living, or UNCW families seeking long-term value and future income potential. Buyer to verify all development potential with the City of Wilmington.
For sale
$320,000
4809 Franklin Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
2beds
941sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,865/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 38 days |
- 603 |
- 43 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie N Manke 910-352-9617,
BlueCoast Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100582944
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: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Laundry, Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 1110
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 1111 x 94
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Office
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 6
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 941
- Total interior livable area: 941 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Off Street, On Site
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 76' x 115' x 76' x 115'
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: R04919002003000
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: College Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $340/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $264,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,554
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,750/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000+178.3%$340/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100582944 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2009 | Sold | $115,000-4.2%$122/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30434386 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $120,000$128/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Wilmington #434386 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,554 +47.8% | $264,100 +118.4% |
| 2024 | $1,052 +3% | $120,900 |
| 2023 | $1,022 -0.6% | $120,900 |
| 2022 | $1,028 -0.7% | $120,900 |
| 2021 | $1,035 +12.6% | $120,900 +38.6% |
| 2020 | $919 | $87,200 |
| 2019 | $919 | $87,200 |
| 2018 | $919 | $87,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $87,200 +10.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $78,900 |
| 2015 | $836 +4.4% | $78,900 |
| 2014 | $800 | $78,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $78,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $78,900 -10.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $87,931 |
| 2010 | -- | $87,931 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $57,846 |
| 2004 | -- | $57,846 |
| 2003 | -- | $57,846 |
| 2002 | -- | $57,846 |
| 2001 | -- | $57,846 |
| 2000 | -- | $57,846 |
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Neighborhood: College Park/Fernside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10College Park Elementary at Sidbury RoadGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: College Park
- 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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