NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $437,374

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,285 Sq Ft
$340/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 1, 2024

Last sale price $412,000 $321 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,599 / mo

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Furnished
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to 523 S Front. This back half of a duplex is a unique yet charming find in the downtown historic district. Just a block away from Live at Teds and a dew blocks from Waterline Brewing. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this townhome faces the rear of the property overlooking the rear courtyard. This well appointed unit has hardwood floors, a fireplace, updated kitchen with granite, solid wood cabinetry and a pantry. Upstairs is the laundry, and the 2 bedrooms, each with their own full bathroom and walk in closets. All appliances including washer, dryer and refrigerator convey. 523 S Front is perfectly packaged with 2 dedicated off street parking spaces. Updated home with historic charm yet built in 1987, conveniently located downtown. Whether you walk bike or drive you have everything downtown living was meant to be. Home has been a well maintained rental and could be convey partially or fully furnished with acceptable offer. Has been used as a short-term and mid-term and midterm rental since 2021.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Wagenseller

Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington License #190202 Listed on: 05/17/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Rhawn Harvey

eXp Realty License #345022

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 1,699 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Property is zoned HD-R

Home Design

  • Patio Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,285 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • On-Site Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Snipes Elementary School
  • Williston Middle School
  • New Hanover High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • The property is located in a historic district

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • 523 S Front St HOA, Phone Number (704) 582-3864
  • Historic District Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R05409001009002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

1,699 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Historic District, Patio
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Original List Price: 409900.00
  • Architectural Style: Historic District, Patio
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1285.00
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Prospect Exempt Y N: No
  • Remarks And Showing Info Recording Device Y N: No
  • Remarks Written By Agent Y N: Yes
  • List Price Per Sqft: 318.99
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closet(s), Furnished, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Dining Area, Breakfast Nook
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.10
  • Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Living Area Range: 1200 - 1399

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Assigned, Off Street, On Site
  • Driveway Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
  • Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy
  • Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
  • Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association Fees: 1500.00
  • Association Name: 523 S Front St HOA
  • Association Phone#: 704-582-3864
  • Has H O A?: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Snipes
  • High School: New Hanover
  • Middle Or Junior School: Williston

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 6417
  • Deed Page: 2692.00
  • Zoning: HD-R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1699.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2024-07-29
  • Parcel#: R05409001009002
  • Cobra Zone Y N: No
  • Permitted Use: Public

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Book Number: 69
  • Tax Map Number: 28
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$437,374

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$309,000
Outstanding Balance
$302,949
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$134,425

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2021
Closed on
Feb 24, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Caroline Watkins
BlueCoast Realty Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Sean McGovern
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.56%
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2016
Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Donald Howarth
Coastal Realty Connections Inc
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Watkins
BlueCoast Realty Corporation
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$250,500
Premium/Discount to List
$20,500
8.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.68%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1988
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1987
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$412,000 None Listed On Document
$310,000 None Available
$250,500 None Available
$139,000 --
-- --
$265,000 --
$308,000 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $309,000
Previous Owner $248,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Sold $412,000 +0.5% $321 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2024 07/13/24 Price Changed $409,900 -4.5% $319 / Sq Ft
05/30/2024 05/30/24 Price Changed $429,000 -4.5% $334 / Sq Ft
05/17/2024 05/17/24 For Sale $449,000 +44.8% $349 / Sq Ft
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Sold $310,000 +0.3% $241 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/27/2021 01/27/21 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2021 01/25/21 For Sale $309,000 +23.4% $240 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Sold $250,500 +8.9% $200 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/03/2016 05/03/16 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2016 04/22/16 For Sale $230,000 -- $184 / 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 $2,345 $398,400 $97,500 $300,900
2024 -- $284,400 $75,000 $209,400
2023 $2,403 $284,400 $75,000 $209,400
2022 $2,417 $284,400 $75,000 $209,400
2021 $2,434 $284,400 $75,000 $209,400
2020 $2,625 $249,200 $55,000 $194,200
2019 $2,625 $249,200 $55,000 $194,200
2018 $1,969 $249,200 $55,000 $194,200
2017 $2,625 $249,200 $55,000 $194,200
2016 $2,216 $200,000 $55,000 $145,000
2015 $2,118 $200,000 $55,000 $145,000
2014 $2,028 $200,000 $55,000 $145,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100445220

Hive MLS

APN: R05409-001-009-002

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