Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this charming property offers comfort, modern improvements, and an incredibly convenient location. Recent updates include a new roof, new HVAC/mini-splits, updated plumbing, and a newly added laundry room, providing peace of mind and efficiency for everyday living. Enjoy the benefit of rear driveway access through a shared recorded easement, creating ease for parking, guest entry, or service access. Just three lots off Carolina Beach Road and moments from Greenfield Lake's scenic trails, South Front District dining, coffee shops, breweries, and downtown Wilmington, this property places you at the center of some of the area's most loved amenities. Zoned CS, offering options for flexible future use or potential rental opportunities (verify with the City). Furniture may convey with acceptable offer, creating a warm and welcoming turnkey experience.
Sold for $385,000
$385,000
521 Tennessee Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
1,212sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$383,700 Zestimate®
$318/sqft
$1,974 Estimated rent
Home value
$383,700
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Listed by:
Deb L Conley-Levandoski 910-789-0202,
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington,
Magnolia Legacy Group 910-777-2200,
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Bought with:
Caitlyn Hershock, 327786
Navigate Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100544356
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Laundry, Dining Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.83 x 12.17
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.17 x 12.17
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.83 x 12.17
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.75 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7.58 x 5.83
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.08 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, See Remarks, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,212
- Total interior livable area: 1,212 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Additional Parking, Concrete, Off Street, On Site
- Carport spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Open, Covered, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Waterfront features: Water Access Comm
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52 x 148 x 54 x 149
- Features: Corner Lot, Water Access Comm
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), See Remarks, Storage
- Parcel number: R06005017007000
- Zoning: CS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Lighting, Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Summer Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Jogging Path, Ramp, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $318/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $346,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,040
- Date on market: 12/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Sold | $385,000+2.7%$318/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Listing removed | $375,000$309/sqft |
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| 12/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000+5.6%$309/sqft |
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| 9/12/2024 | Sold | $355,000-3.5%$293/sqft |
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| 9/8/2024 | Pending sale | $367,900$304/sqft |
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| 9/7/2024 | Contingent | $367,900$304/sqft |
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| 8/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $367,900$304/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Contingent | $367,900$304/sqft |
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| 8/10/2024 | Price change | $367,900-2.6%$304/sqft |
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| 6/28/2024 | Price change | $377,900-0.3%$312/sqft |
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| 5/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $378,900+104.8%$313/sqft |
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| 5/25/2023 | Sold | $185,000-22.6%$153/sqft |
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| 5/10/2023 | Pending sale | $239,000$197/sqft |
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| 5/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $239,000$197/sqft |
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| 4/24/2023 | Pending sale | $239,000$197/sqft |
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| 4/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $239,000+198.8%$197/sqft |
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| 3/5/2021 | Sold | $80,000+196.3%$66/sqft |
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| 12/2/2016 | Sold | $27,000$22/sqft |
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| 9/17/2016 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 9/15/2016 | Sold | $27,000$22/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,041 +87.8% | $346,800 +177.7% |
| 2024 | $1,087 +3% | $124,900 |
| 2023 | $1,055 -0.6% | $124,900 |
| 2022 | $1,062 -0.5% | $124,900 +0.2% |
| 2021 | $1,067 +93.7% | $124,700 +138.4% |
| 2020 | $551 | $52,300 |
| 2019 | $551 | $52,300 |
| 2018 | $551 | $52,300 |
| 2017 | $551 | $52,300 +12% |
| 2016 | -- | $46,700 |
| 2015 | $495 +4.4% | $46,700 |
| 2014 | $474 | $46,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $46,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $46,700 -24.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $61,732 |
| 2010 | -- | $61,732 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $57,624 |
| 2004 | -- | $57,624 |
| 2003 | -- | $57,624 |
| 2002 | -- | $57,624 |
| 2001 | -- | $57,624 |
| 2000 | -- | $57,624 |
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Neighborhood: Sunset Park/Woodlawn
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sunset Park ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sunset
- 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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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
- 28401
- Sunset Park/Woodlawn
- 521 Tennessee Avenue
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