Situated within the master-planned community of Riverlights and offering resort-style amenities, this refined 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence includes quartz countertops throughout. Designer lighting, ceiling fans, LTV flooring in main living spaces, and tile in all bathrooms enhance the interior. The home features a dedicated ''Drop-Zone'' area, a spacious laundry room leading to a fully fenced backyard that ensures privacy, complemented by a covered patio and breezeway for evening enjoyment.
Modern design elements such as cable railings and wide-slat plantation shutters are found throughout both the interior and exterior. The kitchen is equipped with energy-efficient SS appliances, an oversized island, and a generous dining area suitable for gatherings. The main living room offers a fireplace for relaxation, while the primary bedroom provides balcony access with unobstructed pond views, a walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom, and a sophisticated tiled walk-in shower. Additional amenities include a natural gas tankless water heater, detached two-car garage, small garden shed. Conveniently located near one of Riverlights' main entrances, residents can enjoy safe strolls along the pond via sidewalk pathways.
RiverLights offers extensive amenities including various clubs and activities, outdoor pool, hot tub, fire-pit with seating, pickleball, tennis and bocce courts, as well as a scenic three-mile walking and biking path around the lake. Marina Village, located on the Cape Fear River and accessible by short drive or bike ride, features multiple shops and dining establishments, along with remarkable sunset views. SELLER is offering a $5,000.00 Closing cost incentive...
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Sold for $492,000
$492,000
960 Wharton Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28412
3beds
1,874sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2021
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$490,800 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$2,622 Estimated rent
Home value
$490,800
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Frank Geraci 201-280-3309,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation,
Tracey Hart 919-696-8643,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Bought with:
Vance B Young, 245851
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100565697
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 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 13.11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 14.3
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24.5 x 9.3
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18.6 x 10.1
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.3
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18.11 x 19.3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, Built-In Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: LVT/LVP
- Doors: Thermal Doors
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only,Floored,Partially Floored
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,874
- Total interior livable area: 1,874 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Balcony, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Cluster Mailboxes, Garden, Thermal Doors
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: None, Pond
- Frontage type: Pond Front
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 129 x 66 x 123
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: R07000007099000
- Zoning: R-7
- Special conditions: Third Party Approval
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Green verification: None
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Riverlights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Management, Meeting Room, Party Room, Pickleball, Playground, Trail(s), Owner Pets Only
- HOA fee: $1,850 annually
- HOA name: River Lights Community HOA
- HOA phone: 910-679-3012
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $502,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,954
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Sold | $492,000-1.1%$263/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Contingent | $497,500$265/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $497,500-1.3%$265/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100565697 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $504,000+4.1%$269/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Sold | $484,000-4.2%$258/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100429593 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2024 | Pending sale | $505,000$269/sqft |
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| 3/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $505,000+41.5%$269/sqft |
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| 12/21/2021 | Sold | $357,000+0%$191/sqft |
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| 11/30/2021 | Pending sale | $356,826+428.6%$190/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100302696 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2021 | Sold | $67,500$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,954 -8.6% | $502,000 +35.2% |
| 2024 | $3,231 +3% | $371,400 |
| 2023 | $3,138 -0.8% | $371,400 -0.2% |
| 2022 | $3,164 +392.9% | $372,200 +396.3% |
| 2021 | $642 +1625.9% | $75,000 +4% |
| 2020 | $37 | $72,100 |
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Neighborhood: Silver Lake
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Mary C Williams ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Myrtle Grove MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Williams
- 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
- 28412
- Silver Lake
- 960 Wharton Avenue
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