Welcome to Carolina Place, a neighborhood where community, charm, and convenience come together. This charming, historic bungalow is steps away from beautiful Wallace Park and offers proximity to The Cargo District, The Soda Pop District, and the historic riverfront downtown. It is also conveniently located near the airport and just a short drive to Wrightsville Beach, making it an ideal location for both relaxation and adventure.
This bungalow gracefully combines its historic charm with modern conveniences, including thoughtful updates in both the kitchen and bathroom. The second bedroom is versatile and can easily function as a guest room, nursery, or home office, catering to a variety of needs and lifestyles. The interior and exterior of the home have recently been painted, making this home move in ready.
The front porch provides the perfect spot to greet neighbors and enjoy the friendly community atmosphere, while the large back porch offers expansive views of Wallace Park and the newly updated playground. The front yard features mature landscaping and the backyard has been upgraded with turf, allowing for easy upkeep and year-round enjoyment.
Come meet your new neighbors and welcome to one of Wilmington's most sought after neighborhoods!
For sale
$385,000
2119 Metts Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
2beds
983sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$366,500 Zestimate®
$392/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front porchNewly updated playgroundMature landscapingLarge back porch
- 46 days |
- 849 |
- 81 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2025 at 02:19pm
Listed by:
Stacia J Welborn 910-620-6776,
RE/MAX Essential
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100538860
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Master Downstairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 983
- Total interior livable area: 983 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,920.4 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: R05407009008000
- Zoning: R-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Carolina Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $392/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $307,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,807
- Date on market: 10/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 46 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$366,500
$348,000 - $385,000
$1,541/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $385,000+43.1%$392/sqft |
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| 5/27/2021 | Sold | $269,000+64.5%$274/sqft |
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| 10/17/2012 | Sold | $163,500-2%$166/sqft |
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| 8/29/2012 | Price change | $166,900-1.8%$170/sqft |
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| 6/7/2012 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$173/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,442 +3% | $165,800 |
| 2023 | $1,401 -0.6% | $165,800 |
| 2022 | $1,409 -0.7% | $165,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,174/mo
Principal & interest
$1866
Property taxes
$173
Home insurance
$135
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Carolina Place/Ardmore
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Forest Hills ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Hills
- Middle: Williston
- High: Hoggard
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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