Seller's Agent in 2025
Cory Ellis
eXp Realty
(910) 405-2455
2 in this area
93 Total Sales
121 N 8th St Wilmington, NC 28401
Hemenway Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,843
Sq Ft
2,919
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Skylights
About This Home
As of February 2025Did you say, ''Historic Downtown Wilmington''? Look no further! This home is close to all the best spots in Historic Downtown Wilmington. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is located in the Soda-Pop District, just a short distance from the Brooklyn Arts District, One Tree Hill Bridge, and Downtown's top breweries. Move-in ready, this open-concept home features hardwood floors in the main living area, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Vaulted ceilings on the ground level. With a newer roof (2018) and HVAC system (2020). Tastefully furnished and decorated, the home includes the added bonus of off-street parking. Low maintainence landscaping.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,445
Year Built
- Built in 1997
Lot Details
- 2,919 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 44x66x44x66
- Wood Fence
- Property is zoned HD-R
Home Design
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stick Built Home
Interior Spaces
- 1,843 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Blinds
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Laundry closet
Kitchen
- Stove
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Parking
- 1 Parking Space
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Snipes Elementary School
- Williston Middle School
- New Hanover High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Downtown Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number R04817-022-015-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 26, 2024
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Katie Smith Trust and Greenleaf Trust
Bought by
Elliott Joyce
Seller's Agent
Cory Ellis
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matt Orr
Nest Realty
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$448,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$71,800
-13.81%
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,668
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.02%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 2023
Sold by
Smith Kathleen and Smith Stephen
Bought by
Katie Smith Trust and Greenleaf Trust
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 29, 2022
Closed on
Sep 12, 2022
Sold by
Bath and Helen
Bought by
Smith Kathleen and Greenleaf Stephen
Seller's Agent
Tara English
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cory Ellis
eXp Realty
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-15.46%
Views
17
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 4, 2019
Closed on
Mar 23, 2020
Sold by
Krumm Christopher
Bought by
Barth Steven and Barth Helen
Seller's Agent
Travis Beatty
RE/MAX Essential
Buyer's Agent
Tara English
Coastal Select Properties
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-9.43%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.68%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 1, 2017
Closed on
Jun 9, 2017
Sold by
Spackman Justin Bradley and Nystrom Jeremy
Bought by
Krumm Christopher
Seller's Agent
Jeff Lesley
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Buyer's Agent
David Cummings
RE/MAX Essential
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.78%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 29, 2005
Sold by
West Eddie and West Patricia H
Bought by
Spackman Justin Bradley and Nystrom Jeremy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,400
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2002
Sold by
Masonboro Group Inc
Bought by
West Eddie Patricia H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 1, 2001
Bought by
Boney Albert S
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 18, 1999
Sold by
Epstein Mat
Bought by
Masonboro Group Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 1996
Sold by
Mccomb Amy
Bought by
Epstein Mat
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 1996
Sold by
Reynolds Phyllis Warren Wilson
Bought by
Mccomb Amy
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 17, 1994
Sold by
Boney Albert Sidney
Bought by
Reynolds Phyllis Warren Wilson
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 3, 1990
Sold by
Boney Albert S
Bought by
Boney Albert Sidney
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $448,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $410,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $240,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $200,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $145,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $137,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $20,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $18,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $15,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $133,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $30,400 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $14,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $116,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2025 02/14/25 | Sold | $448,200 | -2.6% | $243 / Sq Ft |
| 01/16/2025 01/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/05/2024 12/05/24 | Price Changed | $460,000 | -11.5% | $250 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2024 06/27/24 | For Sale | $520,000 | +26.8% | $282 / Sq Ft |
| 09/29/2022 09/29/22 | Sold | $410,000 | -3.5% | $222 / Sq Ft |
| 08/19/2022 08/19/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/10/2022 08/10/22 | Price Changed | $424,900 | -5.4% | $231 / Sq Ft |
| 07/29/2022 07/29/22 | Price Changed | $449,000 | -3.2% | $244 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2022 07/22/22 | Price Changed | $464,000 | -2.3% | $252 / Sq Ft |
| 07/11/2022 07/11/22 | Price Changed | $474,900 | -1.0% | $258 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2022 07/09/22 | Price Changed | $479,900 | -1.1% | $260 / Sq Ft |
| 06/29/2022 06/29/22 | For Sale | $485,000 | 0.0% | $263 / Sq Ft |
| 05/05/2020 05/05/20 | Rented | $1,800 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/05/2020 05/05/20 | For Rent | $1,800 | 0.0% | -- |
| 03/25/2020 03/25/20 | Sold | $240,000 | -9.4% | $136 / Sq Ft |
| 03/04/2020 03/04/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/04/2019 12/04/19 | For Sale | $265,000 | +32.5% | $150 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2017 06/13/17 | Sold | $200,000 | +0.1% | $113 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2017 05/08/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/01/2017 05/01/17 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $113 / Sq Ft |
Source: Hive MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,518 | $289,400 | $51,600 | $237,800 |
| 2023 | $2,445 | $289,400 | $51,600 | $237,800 |
| 2022 | $2,374 | $279,300 | $51,600 | $227,700 |
| 2021 | $2,390 | $279,300 | $51,600 | $227,700 |
| 2020 | $2,037 | $193,400 | $49,900 | $143,500 |
| 2019 | $2,037 | $241,300 | $49,900 | $191,400 |
| 2018 | $2,542 | $241,300 | $49,900 | $191,400 |
| 2017 | $2,542 | $241,300 | $49,900 | $191,400 |
| 2016 | $2,193 | $197,900 | $44,400 | $153,500 |
| 2015 | $2,096 | $197,900 | $44,400 | $153,500 |
| 2014 | $2,007 | $197,900 | $44,400 | $153,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Cory Ellis
-
Lary Ellis
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Lary Ellis
eXp Realty
(858) 832-7179
1 in this area
36 Total Sales
-
Matt Orr
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Matt Orr
Nest Realty
(910) 550-2788
2 in this area
38 Total Sales
-
Tara English
Seller's Agent in 2022
Tara English
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
(910) 200-6463
7 in this area
277 Total Sales
-
Luke Waddell
Seller's Agent in 2020
Luke Waddell
Cadence Realty Corporation
(910) 599-7081
40 Total Sales
-
Travis Beatty
Seller's Agent in 2020
Travis Beatty
RE/MAX
(910) 338-9596
43 Total Sales
Map
Source: Hive MLS
MLS Number: 100452704
APN: R04817-022-015-000
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