Introducing a rare opportunity to own a charming 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home nestled in the highly sought-after Masonboro Sound neighborhood of Dawning Creek. Step into this bright and airy home that offers an inviting coastal atmosphere and look into your back yard that features a beautiful in-ground saltwater pool and a large deck and patio perfect for entertaining friends and family. Updates to this home include an updated kitchen and master bath, hardwood floors in main living areas, new roof in 2018, encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier, new pool liner in 2022, large patio with A-frame bar to service the pool and outdoor living area, new fence in back yard, irrigation system on a well, and all but 2 windows have been replaced and have a transferrable life-time warranty. This home is in the Masonboro/Roland Grise/Hoggard School District which is consistently rated exceptional. This home is centrally located to all that Wilmington has to offer, 15 minutes to Wrightsville Beach and the Mayfaire Shopping District and 10 minutes to UNCW and Independence Mall.
Sold for $579,000
$579,000
5508 Dawning Creek Way, Wilmington, NC 28409
3beds
2,201sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
0.35 Acres Lot
$617,700 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$3,711 Estimated rent
Home value
$617,700
$587,000 - $649,000
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Listed by:
The Rising Tide Team 910-256-4503,
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Bought with:
Pam Kersting, 262281
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100439189
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Fnshd Room over Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 23 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23 x 15
Other
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Convection Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Partially Floored
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,201
- Total interior livable area: 2,201 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Paved
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 107 x 166 x 91 x 149
Details
- Parcel number: R06718001003000
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Whispering Pines
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Common Areas
- HOA fee: $120 monthly
- HOA name: Dawning Creek HOA
- HOA phone: 910-442-9737
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $363,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,074
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $579,000-1.7%$263/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100439189 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2024 | Pending sale | $589,000$268/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439189 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $589,000+170.2%$268/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439189 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2003 | Sold | $218,000$99/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30308891 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,345 +5.7% | $568,400 +56.2% |
| 2024 | $3,166 +3% | $363,900 |
| 2023 | $3,075 -0.6% | $363,900 |
| 2022 | $3,093 -0.7% | $363,900 |
| 2021 | $3,114 +12.4% | $363,900 +38.3% |
| 2020 | $2,772 | $263,100 |
| 2019 | $2,772 | $263,100 |
| 2018 | $2,772 | $263,100 |
| 2017 | $2,772 +3.6% | $263,100 +9% |
| 2016 | $2,675 +4.6% | $241,400 |
| 2015 | $2,556 +4.4% | $241,400 |
| 2014 | $2,448 | $241,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $241,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $241,400 -18.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $297,534 +15.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $258,516 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $160,310 |
| 2004 | -- | $160,310 |
| 2003 | -- | $160,310 |
| 2002 | -- | $160,310 |
| 2001 | -- | $160,310 |
| 2000 | -- | $160,310 |
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Neighborhood: Masonboro
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Masonboro Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Roland-Grise Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 6/10John T Hoggard HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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