502 Decatur Drive

Closed 6/10/16
Closed 6/10/16
Front1
Porch
Pond1
Back4
Back3
Back2
Loft
BackPorch
Steps1
Dining2
Living3
Living2
BedUp2
Living1
Playroom1
Bed5
Bed4
Bed3
Loft2
FrontWide2
FrontWide1
Front3
Front2
Sold
Last Sold Price
$191,565
3 beds2,000 sqft$96/sqft
502 Decatur Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$96/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Beautiful and timeless brick cottage overlooking Burnt Mill Pond on a lovely and secluded wooded site. Spacious floor plan with wood floors, fireplace, covered porch plus a bedroom and loft area upstairs.Beautiful and timeless brick cottage overlooking Burnt Mill Pond on a lovely and secluded wooded site. Spacious floor plan with wood floors, fireplace, covered porch plus a bedroom and loft area upstairs.
  • Listed by: Buddy Blake 910.777.2700 • RE/MAX Essential
Listing closed: 06/10/2016 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 100008601

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Median sold price

$550,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

93.6%

Wilmington, NC

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Property Information for 502 Decatur Drive

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: New Hanover County
  • Subdivision Name: Devon Park
  • View: Pond
  • Zoning: R-15
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: S. College Rd turn right onto Wilshire Blvd. Right on Jennings Dr. Right on Winston Blvd. Left on Decatur Dr. Home is on the left.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road, Paved
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: R05510-005-026-000
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: DEVON PK BLK P LOT 1
  • Tax Map Number: 0
  • Tax Assessed Value: $170,200
  • Tax Year: 2015
School Information
  • High School District: New Hanover
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2000.0
  • Frontage Type: Pond Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 93X230X93X238
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2000.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 5106
  • Deed Page: 2516.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
  • Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Brick, Brick Veneer
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Brick Veneer
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wash/Dry Connect, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Levels: One and One Half, Two
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room, Other
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 502 Decatur Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2016

Sold

NCRMLS #100008601

$191,565—
Jun 8, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #572565234

$192,000

-3.2% / yr

May 4, 2016

Pending

NCRMLS #100008601

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2016

Sold

NCRMLS #100008601

$191,565
06/08/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #572565234

$192,000

-3.2% / yr

05/04/2016

Pending

NCRMLS #100008601

—

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

Public Records for 502 Decatur Drive

Taxable ValueLand$135,700Additions$238,000Total$373,700
Tax Record2025$2,199 ($183 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,697 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,697 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,606 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR-15,RESIDENTCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR05510-005-026-000

Schools near 502 Decatur Drive

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Forest Hills Elementary
Public - K to 5
Williston Middle
Public - 6 to 8
New Hanover High
Public - 9 to 12
Isaac M Bear High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Hills Elementary
PublicK to 5

Williston Middle
Public6 to 8

New Hanover High
Public9 to 12

Isaac M Bear High
Public9 to 12

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: 502 Decatur Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
$191,565
3
2,000
21,780
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1,140
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1
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