NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Sea Castle Ct Wilmington, NC 28412

The Cape Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $487,166 - $569,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,351 Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 13, 2018

Last sale price $299,000 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,141/month

254 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Carolina Beach Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2018

PRICED TO SELL!! See this beautiful home in Sedgely Abbey, a small, private, all-brick neighborhood located off Carolina Beach Road just 1 mile north of Pleasure Island, so you can easily enjoy island life. Nestled in among trees on a .45 acre lot, this home is ideally situated at the back of the development which affords added privacy. Its preferred layout with the Master Bedroom on the main floor features a total of 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Sunroom, and a Bonus Room. A spacious Kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, SST appliances, granite counter tops, ceramic tile floor, and gas range (outlet for electric range also included) adjoins the Breakfast Nook and formal Dining Room, both with hardwood floors. A 14' cathedral ceiling tops the Living Room, adjacent to the Sunroom with its many

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Kearns

Coastal Properties License #206911 Listed on: 03/02/2018

Coastal Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Tiffany Moyer

The Oceanaire Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,682

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x223x95x198
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Irrigation
  • Property is zoned R-15

HOA Fees

  • $22 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,351 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 48
  • Assessor Parcel Number R08500-011-048-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Sedgely Abbey Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,682

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$22 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Stories Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Attic: Attic Fan, Stairs - Pull Down, Floored - Partial, Eave Storage
  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
  • Heated Sq Ft: 2200 - 2399
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Master, Security System, Walk-In Closet, Walk-in Shower, Smoke Detectors, Foyer, Pantry, Gas Logs, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Trey, Blinds/Shades, 9Ft+ Ceilings
  • Laundry Location: Room
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 127.18
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Rooms: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bonus Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Other Level: First
  • Sq Ft Heated: 2351.00
  • Total Heated Primary Separate Sq Ft: 2351.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System
  • Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Structures: Storage
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • On Site Pool Spa: None
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Road Type Frontage: Maintained, Private, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterview: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Driveway: Paved

Utilities

  • Appliances Equipment: Dishwasher, Stove/Oven - Gas, Microwave - Built-In, Disposal
  • Cooling System: Central
  • Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: No
  • Fuel Tank: Propane Above Ground
  • Fuel Tank Ownership: Owned
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Service Providers Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Service Providers Sewer Provider: Aqua Sewer
  • Service Providers Water Provider: Aqua of Pennsylvania
  • Utilities: Community Sewer, Community Water
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • HeatingSystemFuelSource: Electric

Association/Amenities

  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA and Neighborhood Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas, Street Lights, Management, Maint - Roads
  • HOAAssociationFee1Year: 260.00

Schools

  • School District: New Hanover

Lot Info

  • Deed Page: 1726.00
  • Lot Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 90x223x95x198
  • Lot Number: 48
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19602.00
  • Plat Book: 39
  • Plat Page: 309
  • Zoning: R-15

Tax Info

  • Tax Identifier: R08500-011-048-000
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1682.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: New Hanover

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2018
Closed on
Nov 19, 2018
Sold by
Merkle Steven Dale and Kearns Marcia Sue
Bought by
Ford Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Terry Kearns
Coastal Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tiffany Moyer
The Oceanaire Realty
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$299,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,900
-7.97%
Current Estimated Value
$540,629

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$241,629
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.55%
Original Mortgage
$239,000
Outstanding Balance
$212,598
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$303,270

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2015
Closed on
Dec 7, 2015
Sold by
Hulbert Brenda Roberts
Bought by
Markle Steven Dale and Kearns Marcia Sue
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Strickland
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Terry Kearns
Wilkinson ERA Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$257,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-6.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%
Original Mortgage
$257,500
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2000
Sold by
David Greer Construction Inc
Bought by
Hulbert George Brenda Roberts

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1999
Sold by
Kropp Dorothy M
Bought by
David Greer Construction Inc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ford Kimberly $299,000 None Available
Markle Steven Dale $257,500 None Available
Hulbert George Brenda Roberts $210,000 --
David Greer Construction Inc $323,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ford Kimberly $239,000
Previous Owner Markle Steven Dale $257,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2018 12/13/18 Sold $299,000 -8.0% $127 / Sq Ft
11/11/2018 11/11/18 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2018 03/02/18 For Sale $324,900 +26.2% $138 / Sq Ft
12/21/2015 12/21/15 Sold $257,500 -6.4% $114 / Sq Ft
11/08/2015 11/08/15 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2015 06/16/15 For Sale $275,000 -- $121 / Sq Ft
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2023 $1,590 $290,200 $76,400 $213,800
2022 $1,599 $290,200 $76,400 $213,800
2021 $1,601 $290,200 $76,400 $213,800
2020 $1,642 $259,600 $59,000 $200,600
2019 $1,643 $259,700 $59,000 $200,700
2018 $1,643 $259,700 $59,000 $200,700
2017 $1,682 $259,700 $59,000 $200,700
2016 $1,765 $254,700 $58,000 $196,700
2015 $1,640 $254,700 $58,000 $196,700
2014 $1,612 $254,700 $58,000 $196,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Terry Kearns

    Coastal Properties

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Tiffany Moyer

    The Oceanaire Realty

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Cynthia Strickland

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 100103614

Hive MLS

APN: R08500-011-048-000

North Carolina New Hanover County Wilmington 28412 The Cape

538 Sea Castle Ct, Wilmington, NC

This home is located at 538 Sea Castle Ct, Wilmington, NC 28412 since 02 March 2018 and is currently estimated at $538,292, approximately $228 per square foot. This property was built in 2000. 538 Sea Castle Ct is a home located in New Hanover County with nearby schools including Carolina Beach Elementary School, Charles P. Murray Middle School, and Eugene Ashley High School.

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