Sold
Last Sold Price
36,625 Lot Size0.84 Acres
5 Shortwater Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411
LandProperty Type
0.84 acresLot Size
$4,800/yrHOA Fees

Description

Sound front building lot located directly across the street from the ocean. Enjoy amazing views of the sound, marsh, ICWW and ocean from this location.Sound front building lot located directly across the street from the ocean. Enjoy amazing views of the sound, marsh, ICWW and ocean from this location.
  • Listed by: Judy B Parlatore 910.686.4400 judy@figure8island.com Brokerage DRE #C11443 • Figure Eight Realty
Listing closed: 12/15/2009 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 30438096

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,100,000

Avg days on market

110

Sale-to-list ratio

135.1%

Wilmington, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 5 Shortwater Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Land / Residential Land
  • Subdivision Name: Figure Eight Island
  • View: ICW, Marsh, Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Water Access Comm
  • Zoning: R-20S
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 0.84 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Island
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Directions: Porters Neck Road to right on Edgewater Club Road. Right onto Beach Road South, right onto Saltmeadow, right onto Shortwater.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Waterfront Community, Boat Dock, Maintenance Common Areas, Ramp, Security, Tennis Court(s), See Remarks, Pool
  • Association Name: Figure Eight Beach H
  • Association Phone: (910) 686-0635
  • Association Fee: $4,800.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 317811.56.7959.000
  • Tax Legal Description: BLK B LT 5 SEC 9 FIG 8 ISL
  • Tax Map Number: R04520001007000
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,722,551
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blair
  • High School: Laney
  • High School District: New Hanover
  • Middle Or Junior School: Noble
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Water Features: Water Access Comm
  • Lot Number: 5
  • Buildings On Property: None
  • Frontage Type: Sound Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.84
  • Lot Size Area: 0.84
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 36625.0
  • Lot Features: See Remarks, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: None
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 3166
  • Deed Page: 659.0
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Residential Land
  • Property Type: Land
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Septic Tank, Existing Septic System
  • Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Water Provider: City/Town
  • Utilities: Water Available
  • Water Source: Community Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: MLS

Property History for 5 Shortwater Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2009

Sold

NCRMLS #30438096

$1,800,000
Dec 10, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279747379

$1,800,000
Oct 22, 2009

Pending

NCRMLS #30438096

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2009

Sold

NCRMLS #30438096

$1,800,000
12/10/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279747379

$1,800,000
10/22/2009

Pending

NCRMLS #30438096

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

Public Records for 5 Shortwater Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,640,000Additions$36,300Total$5,676,300
Tax Record2025$21,485 ($1,790 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size37,462 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningR-20SCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR04520-001-007-000

Schools near 5 Shortwater Road

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Porters Neck Elementary
PublicK to 5

Holly Shelter Middle School
Public6 to 8

Emsley A Laney High
Public9 to 12

Dr Hubert Eaton Sr 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: 5 Shortwater Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
$1,800,000
36,625
5
1,504
29,621
$1,675,000
4
2,781
45,738
3
2,493
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