1210 Essex Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
$750,000
About the property
A true test of time, this custom built 1945 midtown Wilmington home offers timeless character, architectural charm and endless potential to remodel to your taste. Located in one of the areas most sought out established neighborhoods. Walk or bike to the park, fitness center or many local retail shops and dining establishments. Stroll the community on live oak tree and azalea line sidewalks and greenways. Ready for new owners vision. This distinctive home showcases original features including archways, rounded glass block walls, by gone era phone nook, luggage storage area and a full greeting entry foyer. True mid 20th century craftsman style. Spacious bedrooms include options for primary on main or upper level. Guest rooms with built in cabinetry. The 5th bedroom with seperate entrance is ideal for an in-law suite. Wood and tile floors in much of the home. Large sunny carolina room. Sit outside onto a covered patio for entertaining or the private second level veranda. Beautiful mature .48 acre landscaped lot has special alley access to the back of the property and garage/carport. A rare opportunity to restore and personalize a true Wilmington classic brimming with character and endless possibilities.
At a glance
Listing details
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Heated square feet
- 3,005
- Lot acres
- 0.48
- Lot dimensions
- 200x105
- Stories
- 2
- Zoning
- R-15
- HOA
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Fireplace
- Yes
Education
Schools
- Elementary school
- Forest Hills
- Middle school
- Williston
- High school
- New Hanover
- School district
- New Hanover
Complete report
Property features
- City
- Wilmington
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- New Hanover
- Location Type
- Mainland
- Subdivision
- Glen Arden
- Secondary Subdivision
- N/A
- City Limits
- Yes
- Marketing City
- Wilmington
- Year Built
- 1945
- # Baths - Total
- 4
- # Bedrooms
- 5
- # Rooms
- 10
- Master Bedroom Level
- Primary Living Area
- Fireplaces Total
- 1
- New Construction
- No
- Sign on Property
- Yes
- Appliances/Equip
- Dishwasher; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven
- Construction
- See Remarks
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Dining Room Type
- Formal
- Entry Level Information
- Entry Level: 1
- Exterior Finish
- Brick; Vinyl Siding
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Terms
- Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank; Above or Below Ground: Above Ground; Fuel Type: Oil; In Use: Yes; Owned or Leased: Owned
- Fencing
- None
- Interior Features
- Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Wood Burning Stove
- Garage & Parking
- Attached Garage Spaces: 1; Detached Garage Spaces: 1; Total # Garage Spaces: 2; Total Carport Spaces: 0
- HOA and Neigh Amenities
- No Amenities
- Heated SqFt
- 3000 - 3499
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Heating System Fuel Source
- Oil
- Patio and Porch Features
- Balcony; Covered; Porch
- Parking Features
- On Site; Paved
- Roof
- Membrane; Shingle
- Road Type/Frontage
- Paved
- Levels
- Two
- Utilities
- Water Connected
- Sewer
- Municipal Sewer
- Water Source
- Municipal Water
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- View Type
- None
- Frontage Type
- None
- Tax Assessed Value
- $664,100
- Deed Book
- 9908
- Deed Page
- 825
- Plat Book
- 4
- PID
- R05412-005-002-000
- Tax Identifier
- R05412-005-002-000
- Plat Page
- 75
- Total Real Estate Property Taxes
- $3,908.23
- Special Assessments
- none
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Legal
- Lot 83 + N 1/2 Lot 84
- Directions to Property
- Oleander Dr turn on Independence toward Empie Park. left on Park. Right on Forest Hills. Left on Park. Right on Essex. Home on left.
Location
Map & location
1210 Essex Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
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