3806 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412

$450,000
5
BD
3
BA
3,222
SqFt

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Sold Price
$450,000
List Price
$450,000
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
5
Closing Date
Mar 05, 2026
MLS#
100550310
Subtype
Residential
Year Built
1977
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Living Area
3,222
Lot Size
15,725
Acres
0.36
Subdivision
Echo Farms
Neighborhood
Echo Farms

Property Description

Unlock the potential of this spacious 3,200+ sq ft home tucked away in the established Echo Farms community of Wilmington, NC, perfectly situated on Barnards Creek. This is a rare chance for the investor, flipper, or vision-driven homeowner looking for their next value-add project in a sought-after location. Offering 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home boasts a generous footprint that's ideal for reimagining layouts, modernizing finishes, or executing a full renovation to maximize resale or rental potential. The size alone opens the door to endless possibilities—create a stunning primary suite, add flexible living spaces, or design the open-concept floor plan today's buyers crave. Set on a creekside lot, the property enjoys a peaceful, natural backdrop that's increasingly hard to find. Whether you envision outdoor living spaces, a dock, or simply capitalizing on the water-adjacent setting, Barnards Creek adds a unique lifestyle and resale appeal. No HOA means more freedom and fewer restrictions—an attractive bonus for investors and homeowners alike. Echo Farms is known for its mature landscaping, convenient access to shopping, dining, golf, and major roadways, and proximity to Wilmington's historic downtown and beaches. This is truly a diamond in the rough—priced and positioned for those who recognize opportunity. With the right updates, this home has the potential to shine as a high-end resale, long-term rental, or personalized dream home in one of Wilmington's most desirable areas. Bring your contractor, your creativity, and your vision. Opportunities like this—large square footage, creekfront setting, no HOA, and prime location—don't come along often. Sold as-is. Serious potential for serious returns.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fans, Walk-In Closet(s)
Zoning
R-15
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood, Hardwood
Appliances
Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Heating
Electric, Heat Pump
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Levels
Three Or More
Roof
Shingle, Composition
Foundation
Crawl Space
Parking Features
Off Street, Paved
Garage Spaces
1
School District
New Hanover
Elementary School
Alderman
Middle School
Williston
High School
New Hanover
View
Creek/Stream, Creek/Stream

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kim L Pittman () from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB.

Selling Office: Network Real Estate.

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