Welcome home to tranquil living on Birch Creek. This meticulously maintained 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage is perfectly situated up high on a generous .25-acre lot with incredible sunset and creek views from the backyard. As you enter through the front door, you will step through the tastefully enclosed patio, permitted in 2009. Whether you're hosting gatherings or simply relaxing, this versatile space is a delightful addition to the home. Once entering the living room, you will experience timeless hardwood flooring throughout, recently refinished in February 2024. Charming tile flooring can be found in the bathroom and fresh interior paint throughout the home. Benefit with lifetime warranty windows installed in 2019, exterior vinyl siding painted in 2022 and a vapor barrier was thoughtfully added in 2019. This enchanting cottage-style home not only captivates with its interior charm but also invites you to embrace the great outdoors. Step through the kitchen and out the backdoor on to the back deck where tranquility meets recreation in this nicely landscaped sizeable backyard. Embrace a healthy and active lifestyle with a walking path through the backyard gate. Or, for water enthusiasts, a conveniently accessible kayak launch awaits. Perfectly blending modern updates with classic charm, this home offers a lifestyle of serenity and convenience. Seize the opportunity to make this haven yours and experience the allure of water view living. Schedule your private tour today!
Sold for $315,000
Tax assessed value
$315,000
503 N 21st Street, Wilmington, NC 28405
2beds
1,039sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.25 Acres Lot
$335,300 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$1,786 Estimated rent
Home value
$335,300
$319,000 - $352,000
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Creek viewsClassic charmIncredible sunsetVapor barrierFresh interior paint throughout
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Listed by:
Beatty Pittman Real Estate Team LLC 910-509-1924,
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Bought with:
Tyler D Howell, 314271
REAL Broker LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100429105
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, Kitchen, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Gas Pack
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only,Storage,Partially Floored,Scuttle,Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,039
- Total interior livable area: 1,039 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Water
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 167 x 66 x 167
Details
- Parcel number: R04811010003000
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Princess Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,237
- Date on market: 10/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2024 | Sold | $315,000$303/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100429105 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2024 | Pending sale | $315,000$303/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100429105 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $315,000+129.8%$303/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100429105 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2019 | Listing removed | $1,075$1/sqft |
Source: Bryant Real Estate #100174001 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,075$1/sqft |
Source: Bryant Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2005 | Sold | $137,100$132/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30351424 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,854 +45.4% | $315,000 +115% |
| 2024 | $1,275 +3% | $146,500 |
| 2023 | $1,238 -0.6% | $146,500 |
| 2022 | $1,245 -0.7% | $146,500 |
| 2021 | $1,254 +4.3% | $146,500 +28.4% |
| 2020 | $1,202 | $114,100 |
| 2019 | $1,202 | $114,100 |
| 2018 | $1,202 | $114,100 |
| 2017 | $1,202 -2.8% | $114,100 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $1,237 +4.6% | $111,600 |
| 2015 | $1,182 +4.4% | $111,600 |
| 2014 | $1,132 | $111,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $111,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $111,600 -23.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $145,844 |
| 2010 | -- | $145,844 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $73,426 |
| 2004 | -- | $73,426 |
| 2003 | -- | $73,426 |
| 2002 | -- | $73,426 |
| 2001 | -- | $73,426 |
| 2000 | -- | $73,426 |
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Neighborhood: Chestnut Height/Princess Place
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