126 Watauga Road

Closed 3/11/20
Closed 3/11/20
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Last Sold Price
$346,000
3 beds2,184 sqft$158/sqft
126 Watauga Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

Description

Wonderfully located 10 minutes from Carolina Beach, 5 minutes from Monkey Junction and 10-12 minutes to downtown Wilmington, this fully updated, spacious, move-in ready home in the quiet community of Ocean Forest Lakes awaits your look. You won't have a care in the world when it comes to home maintenance as everything is done for you. Entertain any size group of friends to your hearts content in the extra roomy and open kitchen/living area. Has three ample sized bedrooms with oversized closets plus...Wonderfully located 10 minutes from Carolina Beach, 5 minutes from Monkey Junction and 10-12 minutes to downtown Wilmington, this fully updated, spacious, move-in ready home in the quiet community of Ocean Forest Lakes awaits your look. You won't have a care in the world when it comes to home maintenance as everything is done for you. Entertain any size group of friends to your hearts content in the extra roomy and open kitchen/living area. Has three ample sized bedrooms with oversized closets plus an office. Ashley High School, Murray Middle and Anderson Elementary are minutes away. The home is tucked nicely into a freshly revamped landscape with plenty of shade trees that also provide privacy. Fresh sod will green up nicely with warm weather with the refreshed sprinkler system and the azaleas will explode with color. The new well will provide all the water you need for inside and outside without a costly water bill. Come see all that's new with this home. Friendly neighbors are ready and eager to welcome you! Owner is licensed broker.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/11/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brian D Schimmel • Brokerage DRE #C11672 • Coastal Properties
    P: (910) 471-4425 brian@brianschimmelre.com

Property Details for 126 Watauga Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
100201899
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$1,715 / year
HOA Fees
$380 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1986
Lot Size
0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
County
New Hanover County
Subdivision Name
Ocean Forest Lakes
Waterfront
No
Zoning
R-15

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$395,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Wilmington, NC

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Building Information for 126 Watauga Road

Stories1Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF

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Property Information for 126 Watauga Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: No
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: From Wilmington, South on River Road approximately 3 miles south of Sanders Rd. Watauga Rd is the first street after Veterans Parkway. Turn left into Ocean Forest Lakes and the house is the 4th house on the right.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Maintained, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Roads
  • Association Name: Ocean Forest Lakes
  • Association Phone: 910-805-5204
  • Association Fee: $379.50
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: R08112-001-003-000
  • Tax Book Number: 3345
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 4 OCEAN FOREST LAKES I
  • Tax Map Number: 236
  • Tax Assessed Value: $271,100
  • Tax Year: 2019
School Information
  • High School District: New Hanover
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2184.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16988.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2184.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Structure Type: Steel Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 3345
  • Deed Page: 236.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank
  • Fuel Tank Owned Or Leased: Leased
  • Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy
  • Fuel Tank Above Or Below Ground: Above Ground
  • Fuel Tank Fuel Type: Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Entrance
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Gas Log
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Attic Features: Walk-In
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Combination, Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, Ice Maker, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: LVT/LVP
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Laundry, Office
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Type: Office
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 33.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Type: Living Room

Property History for 126 Watauga Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2020

Sold

NCRMLS #100201899

$346,000—
Feb 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #665132872

$346,000—
Feb 5, 2020

Pending

NCRMLS #100201899

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2020

Sold

NCRMLS #100201899

$346,000
02/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #665132872

$346,000
02/05/2020

Pending

NCRMLS #100201899

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 126 Watauga Road

Taxable ValueLand$146,700Additions$411,600Total$558,300
Tax Record2025$2,187 ($182 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,268 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,268 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,988 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated2019ZoningR-15,RESIDENTCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR08112-001-003-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 126 Watauga Road

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Edwin A. Anderson Elementary
Public - K to 5
Charles P Murray Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Eugene Ashley High
Public - 9 to 12
Dr John Codington Elementary
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Edwin A. Anderson Elementary
PublicK to 5

Charles P Murray Middle
Public6 to 8

Eugene Ashley High
Public9 to 12

Dr John Codington Elementary
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 126 Watauga Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
$346,000
3
2,184
16,988
128 Watauga Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
$185,000
4
2,160
14,810
124 Watauga Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
$235,000
3
1,649
15,682
7713 Pontchartrain Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
$350,000
–
2
1,568
32,583
127 Watauga Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
$177,000
3
1,466
16,117
120 Watauga Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
$300,000
3
1,802
15,246

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