Welcome to Helms Port, Wilmington's elite gated community featuring stunning Intracoastal and Marina views, kayak launch and storage, quaint private beach, club house with full kitchen and plenty of well appointed space for social events and a gradual entry pool!.Just a few steps from the Marina is 5205 Helms Port Avenue, a home that is both warm and welcoming as well as offering exceptional features that make this a truly special property! You first enter into a gorgeous open floor plan filled with natural light from the many windows. While ''open'' each space is defined...the living area is ready for friends and family as is the kitchen, completely renovated in 2023. The renovations include Kitchen Aid double ovens, Thermador 5 burner range, ceiling height cabinets with lighting, extended island, large flush refrigerator and freezer, and quartz countertops. Adjacent to the Primary Living Area is a sunny Four Season Room complete with cabinets that provide storage, a bar area, hold the electronics, and house a top of the line beverage fridge. Open the sliding glass doors to the Travertine tiled outdoor entertainment area featuring a gas grill, special ''crab pot'' burner, sink and space for your ''egg''. Friends will enjoy sipping a cool beverage at the stone bar while dinner is on the grill! Maybe you take a break and enjoy the heated pool with hot tub and waterfalls! Unwind after a long day by the gas fire pit. Indoors, you can enjoy time in the expansive Bonus Room upstairs which offers yet more storage and a full bath. The 2nd floor is completed with 3 more bedrooms and another full bath. The first floor Primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet with built-in shelving. The master bath is truly a Home Spa with a soaking tub and heated towel warmers. The style is contemporary and completely on point. The first floor also features a Home Office, large walk-in pantry with solid shelves, laundry room with sink and a ''drop zone'' off of the garage,
Sold for $1,450,000
$1,450,000
5205 Helms Port Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28409
4beds
3,373sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
0.26 Acres Lot
$1,441,900 Zestimate®
$430/sqft
$4,623 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,441,900
$1.34M - $1.56M
$4,623/mo
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Gradual entry poolNatural lightHome officeExpansive bonus roomFour season roomQuaint private beachLaundry room with sink
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Listed by:
Lois Potratz 910-264-5291,
Corcoran HM Properties
Bought with:
Dee G Vick, 332758
Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100534073
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 121
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Laundry
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Sunroom
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Mini Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Built-In Electric Oven, Water Softener, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Solid Surface, Whole-Home Generator, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Tile
- Attic: Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,373
- Total interior livable area: 3,373 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Lighted, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Irrigation System, Gas Grill, Gas Log
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Fencing: Metal/Ornamental,Back Yard
- Waterfront features: Pier, Harbor, Water Access Comm
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 88 x 144 x 80 x 144
- Features: Harbor, Pier, Water Access Comm
Details
- Additional structures: Covered Area, Shower
- Parcel number: R07600003142000
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition
- Foundation: Raised, Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Helms Port
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,760 annually
- Amenities included: Waterfront Community, Barbecue, Pool, Gated, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Roads, Marina, Party Room, Picnic Area
- Association name: Helms Port HOA
- Association phone: 919-455-3612
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Sold | $1,450,000-2.7%$430/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100534073 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2025 | Contingent | $1,490,000$442/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100534073 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $1,490,000-3.9%$442/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $1,550,000-2.5%$460/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,589,000+19.5%$471/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100534073 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2023 | Sold | $1,330,000-1.5%$394/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100405007 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2023 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$400/sqft |
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| 9/23/2023 | Price change | $1,350,000-3.2%$400/sqft |
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| 9/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+123.6%$414/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100405007 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2015 | Sold | $624,000$185/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,972 +19.3% | $1,300,200 +65% |
| 2024 | $4,168 +0.1% | $787,900 |
| 2023 | $4,164 -0.9% | $787,900 |
| 2022 | $4,203 -2.8% | $787,900 |
| 2021 | $4,322 +10.6% | $787,900 +27.6% |
| 2020 | $3,906 +0.9% | $617,600 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $3,870 | $611,800 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $3,870 +7.1% | $571,200 |
| 2017 | $3,613 +10.8% | $571,200 +21.4% |
| 2016 | $3,261 | $470,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Myrtle Grove
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Heyward C Bellamy ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 9/10Myrtle Grove MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Eugene Ashley HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bellamy
- Middle: Myrtle Grove
- High: Ashley
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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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
- 28409
- Myrtle Grove
- 5205 Helms Port Avenue
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