Melissa Martin
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Harpo Properties LLC
(910) 795-4630
170 Total Sales
1 in Old Wilmington
$600,000 Price
316 S 3rd St Wilmington, NC 28401
Old Wilmington NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,291,000 - $1,754,713
6
Beds
5
Baths
3,498
Sq Ft
$420/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.33 Acre Lot
- 3 Fireplaces
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of September 2020One of historic Wilmington's most desireable homes, the J. W. Murchison house of South 3rd Street features beautiful patina brick exterior and slate roof. The stately 4884 square foot residence is comprised of the main house with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment complete with its own kitchen, living room with gas fireplace, dining room, private entry and screened porch. The apartment has a separate entrance at the back of the house, please see floor plan. Casual elegance is reinforced with large rooms, 12' ceilings, 3 coal burning fireplaces, beautiful moldings and hardwood floors. Plenty of off street parking, the original 2 story carriage house and a large walled backyard courtyard garden make the J. W. Murchison house one of Wilmington's most beloved and cherished private residences. Stroll North Carolina's largest historic district with tree-lined streets and sidewalks connecting to the 1.75 mile river walk just 3 blocks away. Enjoy walking to dinner or catching a performance at Thalian Hall or Wilson Performing Arts Center. It's all here and it all yours!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Intracoastal Realty Corporation License #245851 Listed on: 03/19/2020
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,912
Year Built
- Built in 1886
Lot Details
- 14,375 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 66 x 165
- Decorative Fence
- Irrigation
- Property is zoned HD-R
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Slate Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stick Built Home
Interior Spaces
- 3,498 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Tray Ceiling
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Ceiling Fan
- 3 Fireplaces
- Blinds
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Partial Basement
- Attic Floors
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Cooktop
- Stove
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Historic District Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Home warranty included in the sale of the property
- Assessor Parcel Number R05405-019-014-000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 19, 2020
Closed on
Sep 11, 2020
Sold by
Gornto Mary Murchison and Gornto George Deanes
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Vance Young
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Heller
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.38%
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
$637,428
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.07%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 6, 2013
Sold by
Gornto Mary Frere M
Bought by
Gornto Mary Frere M and Murchison Charlotte Sprunt
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 2, 1974
Sold by
Murchison David R May C
Bought by
Gornto George Deanes Mary M
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Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $830,000 | None Available | ||
| Gornto Mary Frere M | -- | None Available | |
| Gornto George Deanes Mary M | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $647,200 | ||
| Closed | Kurtz Esther Noelle | $510,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Gornto George Deanes | $360,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Gornto George Deanes | $372,170 | |
| Previous Owner | Gornto Mary Murchison | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gornto George Deans | $380,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2020 09/24/20 | Sold | $830,000 | -3.4% | $237 / Sq Ft |
| 08/12/2020 08/12/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/19/2020 03/19/20 | For Sale | $859,000 | -- | $246 / Sq Ft |
Source: Hive MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,134 | $1,552,100 | $178,400 | $1,373,700 |
| 2023 | $5,827 | $689,600 | $90,000 | $599,600 |
| 2022 | $5,825 | $685,300 | $90,000 | $595,300 |
| 2021 | $7,388 | $863,300 | $90,000 | $773,300 |
| 2020 | $4,912 | $466,300 | $123,200 | $343,100 |
| 2019 | $4,912 | $466,300 | $123,200 | $343,100 |
| 2018 | $4,912 | $466,300 | $123,200 | $343,100 |
| 2017 | $4,912 | $466,300 | $123,200 | $343,100 |
| 2016 | $5,372 | $484,800 | $148,700 | $336,100 |
| 2015 | $5,134 | $484,800 | $148,700 | $336,100 |
| 2014 | $4,916 | $484,800 | $148,700 | $336,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Vance Young
Seller's Agent in 2020
Vance Young
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
(910) 232-8850
5 in this area
806 Total Sales
-
Stephanie Heller
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Stephanie Heller
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
(910) 769-8290
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
Map
Source: Hive MLS
MLS Number: 100210176
APN: R05405-019-014-000
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