3906 Appleton Way

Wilmington, NC 28412

$715,000
Price
4
Beds
3,472 Sq. Ft.
$206 / Sq. Ft.
3,472
Sq. Ft.
$206
per Sq. Ft.
Coming Soon - No Showings
Coming Soon - No Showings
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Description

Discover a rare waterfront opportunity on one of the largest and most private lots in this highly sought-after midtown neighborhood; a unique combination of space, privacy, and potential. This spacious two-story home sits on two full lots and includes an additional wooded lot next door, creating an expansive buffer of mature trees and natural privacy. Property borders a navigable tidal creek with direct access to the Cape Fear River. Perfect for kayaking or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the...Discover a rare waterfront opportunity on one of the largest and most private lots in this highly sought-after midtown neighborhood; a unique combination of space, privacy, and potential. This spacious two-story home sits on two full lots and includes an additional wooded lot next door, creating an expansive buffer of mature trees and natural privacy. Property borders a navigable tidal creek with direct access to the Cape Fear River. Perfect for kayaking or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the water. Inside, the floorplan is generous and flexible with room for everyone and everything. The home features:

4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, large bonus room with a separate entrance ideal for a home office, studio, or in-law suite, all the formal spaces: dining room, living room, and family room, a spacious kitchen with a big breakfast nook, two fireplaces, and a bright sunroom leading out to the deck with creek and marsh views. While the home has been loved for many years, it's ready for a new owner to bring fresh updates and personal touches. With this much square footage, this much land, and this location, the upside is tremendous. Residents enjoy a county park within the neighborhood with walking trails, tennis courts, and an outdoor pool, all just moments away. If you've been searching for a waterfront property with privacy, space, and potential in an established and highly desirable community this is the one.
  1. Listed by Geoff C Brown • Brokerage DRE #C27563 • REAL Broker LLC
    P: (828)-575-4444 C: (828)-575-4444 geoff@geoffcbrown.com

Property Details for 3906 Appleton Way

Subdivision Name
Echo Farms
View
Creek, Marsh, Water, Creek/Stream
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
R-15
LISTING UPDATED: 01/08/2026 09:52 PM

Property Details for 3906 Appleton Way

StatusComing Soon - No Showings
MLS #100548186
Days on Market-
Taxes$3,852 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1980
Lot Size1.46 AC / 63,554 SF
CountyNew Hanover County

Location

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Building Information for 3906 Appleton Way

Stories-Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size1.46 AC / 63,554 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,806 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,485

Property Taxes

$321

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3906 Appleton Way

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: Main entrance to Echo Farms from George Anderson Drive, right at roundabout, left on Appleton Way, house will be on right.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street, State Road, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: NA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: R07007-001-008-000
  • Tax Book Number: NA
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 166/165 Sec 4 Echo Farms
  • Tax Map Number: NA
  • Tax Assessed Value: $654,600
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Alderman
  • High School: New Hanover
  • High School District: New Hanover
  • Middle Or Junior School: Williston
Parking
  • Detached Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage6
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Range: 3000 - 3499
  • Lot Number: 165/166
  • Building Area Total: 3472.0
  • Frontage Type: Creek, Marsh Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.46
  • Lot Size Area: 1.46
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 63554.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Navigable Water
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 237 x 188 x 180 x 64 x 76 x 154 x 109
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 3472.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 4486
  • Deed Page: 573.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, Negotiable, At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
  • Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
  • Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Internet Service Providers: Spectrum
  • Trash Provider: CFPUA
  • Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Horse: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Attic Features: Floored - Partial, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Built-In Electric Oven, Freezer, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Continuous Cleaning Oven, Cooktop, Electric Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Basement: Crawl Space2
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Laundry Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Dining Area, Laundry, Other, Breakfast Nook, Sunroom
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Type: Breakfast Nook
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Unheated Space
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
Income & Expenses
  • Operating Expense: $.00
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 3906 Appleton Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2004

Sold

NCRMLS #30319648

$290,000—
Sep 5, 2004

Pending

NCRMLS #30319648

—
Aug 19, 2003

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30319648

$315,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2004

Sold

NCRMLS #30319648

$290,000
09/05/2004

Pending

NCRMLS #30319648

—
08/19/2003

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30319648

$315,000

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

Public Records for 3906 Appleton Way

Taxable ValueLand$74,700Additions$466,400Total$541,100
Tax Record2025$3,184 ($265 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,951 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,951 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,994 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980ZoningR-15,RESIDENTCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR07007-001-008-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3906 Appleton Way

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

Williston Middle
Public6 to 8

New Hanover 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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More information about 3906 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412

3906 Appleton Way is a single family home Coming Soon in Wilmington, NC 28412. This property is currently priced at $715,000. This listing's school district is New Hanover County School District. Nearby schools include Edwin A Alderman Elementary, Williston Middle and New Hanover High. 3906 Appleton Way is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,472 sqft single family home built in 1980.

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