438 Cathay Road

Closed 10/9/14
Closed 10/9/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$85,500
3 beds1,384 sqft
438 Cathay Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$62/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

438 Cathay Road is situated on an elevated lot overlooking the neighborhood. Home has been well taken care of and with a little elbow grease it will shine again. This home features three bedrooms, updated baths, wainscoting & much more. The large laundry room provides extra storage with an oversized closet. The extended living room provides ample space for entertaining and gatherings for friends & family. Schedule your private showing today.438 Cathay Road is situated on an elevated lot overlooking the neighborhood. Home has been well taken care of and with a little elbow grease it will shine again. This home features three bedrooms, updated baths, wainscoting & much more. The large laundry room provides extra storage with an oversized closet. The extended living room provides ample space for entertaining and gatherings for friends & family. Schedule your private showing today.
  • Listed by: Jack E Gale 910.335.2503 jack@teamgale.net Brokerage DRE #C9314 • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
  • Listed by: Allen LaCoe 910.799.3435 Brokerage DRE #C9314 • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Listing closed: 10/09/2014 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 30510396

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$297,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Wilmington, NC

9 comparable properties found

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1

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Square Feet
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446 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

$270,500 | 514 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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514 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

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$320,000 | 329 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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329 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

$334,000 | 309 Ventura Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
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$315,000 | 218 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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218 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

$282,000 | 210 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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210 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

$290,000 | 206 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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$297,000 | 225 Angel Island Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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Property Information for 438 Cathay Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: New Hanover County
  • Subdivision Name: Monterey Heights
  • Zoning: R-10
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,019 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Directions: South on Carolina Beach Road. Turn right onto Cathay Road, home is on the right.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
  • Association Amenities: Picnic Area, Playground
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 3123-92-5930.000
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 174 SEC 3 MONTEREY HGTS
  • Tax Assessed Value: $107,500
School Information
  • High School District: New Hanover
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Parking: Cmnt
  • Parking Features: Off Street
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1384.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10019.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 68x154x87x121
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1384.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 3629
  • Deed Page: 430.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, City/Town
  • Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Water Provider: City/Town
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Pool Spa Features: None
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 10.25x9.42 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 10.25
  • Room Width: 9.42
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 12.50x11 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 10.92x9.17 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 10.92
  • Room Width: 9.17
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 11.17x9.42 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 11.17
  • Room Width: 9.42
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 13.57x11.17 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 13.57
  • Room Width: 11.17
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 27.33x10.75 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 27.33
  • Room Width: 10.75
  • Room Type: Living Room

Property History for 438 Cathay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2014

Sold

NCRMLS #30510396

$85,500—
Sep 9, 2014

Pending

NCRMLS #30510396

—
Aug 21, 2014

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30510396

$95,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2014

Sold

NCRMLS #30510396

$85,500
09/09/2014

Pending

NCRMLS #30510396

—
08/21/2014

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30510396

$95,000

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

Public Records for 438 Cathay Road

Taxable ValueLand$118,300Additions$166,700Total$285,000
Tax Record2025$1,152 ($96 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,386 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,386 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,975 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977ZoningR-10,RESIDENTCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR07816-002-006-000

Schools near 438 Cathay Road

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Heyward C Bellamy 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
Heyward C Bellamy 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: 438 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
$85,500
3
1,384
10,019
434 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
–
4
1,458
11,021
442 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
$182,500
2
1
1,300
10,019
12 Moraga Court, Wilmington, NC 28412
$49,000
4
1,159
11,326
446 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
$230,000
3
1,386
10,890
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3
1,904
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