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Price CutPrice Drop: $100K (09/30)
Single family home for sale at 1210 Essex Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403 | MLS# 100594491 | Listing updated on 2026-09-30
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$750,000

Monthly Est:$3,733

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    4 Baths
  • Beds Icon3,005sqft

1210 Essex Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

$3,733/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1945

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.48 acre lot

  • $250/sq.ft

Description

A true test of time, this custom built 1945 midtown Wilmington home offers timeless character, architectural charm and endless potential to remodel to your taste. Located in one of the areas most sought out established neighborhoods. Walk or bike to the park, fitness center or many local retail shops and dining establishments. Stroll the community on live oak tree and azalea line sidewalks and greenways. Ready for new owners vision. This distinctive home showcases original features including archways, rounded glass block walls, by gone era phone nook, luggage storage area and a full greeting entry foyer. True mid 20th century craftsman style. Spacious bedrooms include options for primary on main or upper level. Guest rooms with built in cabinetry. The 5th bedroom with seperate entrance is ideal for an in-law suite. Wood and tile floors in much of the home. Large sunny carolina room. Sit outside onto a covered patio for entertaining or the private second level veranda. Beautiful mature .48 acre landscaped lot has special alley access to the back of the property and garage/carport. A rare opportunity to restore and personalize a true Wilmington classic brimming with character and endless possibilities.

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  • Listing updated: September 30, 2026 at 9:07 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Brett Knowles (910) 202-2525 DRE #173727 | Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (910) 799-3435
  • Source: Hive MLS-NC | MLS#: 100594491 Hive MLS-NC

Property Details

  • Status

    Active Under Contract

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    2

  • County

    New Hanover County

  • City

    Wilmington

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1945

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    3,005 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.48 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Hive MLS

  • MLS Number

    100594491

  • MLS Status

    Pending with Showings

  • Days on Market

    62

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 5

    Bathrooms: 4

  • Sunroom

    Level: First

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 270.00

  • Den

    Level: First

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 210.00

  • Bedroom 5

    Level: First

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 224.00

  • Bedroom 3

    Level: Second

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 154.00

  • Bedroom 4

    Level: Second

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 168.00

  • Other

    Level: First

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 154.00

  • Bedroom 2

    Level: Second

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 220.00

  • Master Bedroom

    Level: First

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 210.00

  • Kitchen

    Level: First

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 225.00

  • Living Room

    Level: First

    Area: Square Feet

    Dimensions: 390.00

Interior

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Oil

  • Appliances

    Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Interior Features

    Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Blinds/shades, Wood Burning Stove

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1945

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Construction Materials

    See Remarks, Brick, Vinyl Siding

  • Foundation Details

    Crawl Space

  • Roof

    Membrane, Shingle

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Fireplace Features

    Wood Burning Stove

  • Parking Features

    On Site, Paved

  • Association Amenities

    None

  • Utilities

    Water Connected

Other Features

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Covered, Porch, Balcony

  • Subdivision Name

    Glen Arden

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/30/2026

Source: mls_logoHive MLS-NC #100594491

Contingent (Active Under Contract)

$750,000

$250/sqft

09/03/2026

Source: mls_logoHive MLS-NC #100594491

Price Decreased

$750,000 -11.76%

$250/sqft

08/06/2026

Source: mls_logoHive MLS-NC #100594491

Listed for Sale

$850,000

$283/sqft

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