Property Description Seeking the boating lifestyle without compromising on space or privacy? Your home includes a deeded 24' boat slip & 10,000-pound hydraulic lift--offering direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway minutes from your door.
Set in the private waterfront enclave of Avenel in Porters Neck, this fully renovated 4,200-SF residence offers 4 beds, 3.5 baths, and a rare combination of land, light & coastal lifestyle on a beautifully landscaped, estate-sized .75-acre homesite framed by mature trees. Days begin with tranquil views over Laurel Lea Pond & end on the water, inviting a quick run to Masonboro Island.
Designed for both entertaining and multi-generational flexibility, your home features expansive living areas, home office, and a 1st-level recreation space with covered patio access + large bonus room. The open-concept main level is anchored by a newly-renovated chef's kitchen with a substantial quartz island, white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, brand new stainless appliances, built-in wall oven, French-door refrigerator, and designer pendant lighting. A bay window and direct access to the back porch enhance everyday living and outdoor entertaining.
Inside, soaring ceilings and skylights fill the home with natural light, complemented by site-finished hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. Architectural details including crown molding, substantial baseboards, arched openings, and transom windows add depth and character. The living room features a fireplace with custom built-ins and flows seamlessly into dining spaces & a tiled sunroom.
The owner's suite offers a refined retreat with a freestanding soaking tub beneath an arched window, glass-enclosed shower with subway tile and matte black fixtures, hex tile flooring, and a walk-in closet.
Seller has improved: NEW ROOF, fresh exterior paint on cedar shake siding, crawl space sealed vapor shield + dehumidifier, renovated 3 baths, carpet, interior paint, added custom built in's, and added stairs with rail to boat slip.
Oversized 2-car garage: additional storage for coastal gear + recreational needs.
Avenel is known for its tree-lined streets, privacy, and strong sense of community--where boating, kayaking, & paddleboarding are part of everyday life. Located minutes to shopping and dining and approximately 10 miles to Wrightsville Beach, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy a tucked-away waterfront setting without sacrificing convenience.
Details
Maps
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 3
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 4178
# Rooms: 12
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: 1
# Baths - Total: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 4178
# Bedrooms: 4
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 370.99
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-02-26
Listing Price: 1550000
Current Price: $1,550,000
Location Information
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Wilmington
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 1401
Street Name: Avenel
Street Suffix: Drive
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28411
Subdivision: Avenel
Geo Lat: 34.27954
Geo Lon: -77.765237
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: Market Street to Porters Neck Rd.
First right at round about onto Edgewater Club Rd. Left on Final Landing,
#1401 is first on the left as you enter community of Avenel.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.77
Lot Dimensions: 190x245x114x289
Lot SqFt: 33541
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 1385200
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 5242.98
Deed Book: 6571
Deed Page: 685
Legal: LT 66 AVENEL SECTION 1
Broker Owner: No
PID: R03719-005-010-000
Tax Identifier: R03719-005-010-000
Plat Book: 31
Plat Page: 36
Special Assessments: none
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R-20
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
School District: New Hanover
Elementary School: Porters Neck
Middle School: Holly Shelter
High School: Laney
Boat Slip
Boat Slip Length: 24
Mean High Water Depth: 4
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 0
RV/Boat Spaces: 1
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Aggregate: 1
Garage: 1
Paved: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Boat Dock: 1
Boat Slip - Assign: 1
Maint - Comm Areas: 1
Maint - Roads: 1
Management: 1
Marina: 1
RV/Boat Storage: 1
Street Lights: 1
Trash: 1
Waterfront Community: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 2587
Association Name: Avenel HOA + BOA
Association Phone: 7037988319
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: Premier Management
Association Name 2: Avenel Boat Owner's Association
Lot Water Features: Boat Dock; Boat Lift; Deeded Water Access; Deeded Water Rights; Navigable Water; Sailboat Accessible; Water Access Comm; Water Depth 4+
Cooling: Heat Pump
Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: None
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Fireplace Features: Basement; Living Room; Recreation Room
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