This cozy bungalow on Mercer Avenue offers convenient living just minutes from Wilmington's mall, Wrightsville Beach, local parks, shopping, dining, and more. The home features one bedroom that opens to the living room, along with a full bathroom and kitchen. Washer and dryer hookups are in place for added convenience. Enjoy off-street parking and a nicely fenced backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Elevated from the road and updated over the years, this charming home combines comfort, character, and a fantastic location.
Sold for $181,000 on 11/03/25
$181,000
21 Mercer Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
1beds
524sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$181,700 Zestimate®
$345/sqft
$1,312 Estimated rent
Home value
$181,700
$171,000 - $193,000
$1,312/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 03, 2025 at 07:56am
Listed by:
The Domenico Grillo Real Estate Team 910-508-7387,
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Bought with:
Jim J Radle, 328838
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100536212
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- None
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 524
- Total interior livable area: 524 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Street, On Site
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Wrap Around
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: R04917003006000
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Commercial,Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Sold | $181,000+6.5%$345/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100536212 | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Pending sale | $169,900$324/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100536212 | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900$324/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100536212 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $747 +3% | $85,900 |
| 2023 | $726 -0.6% | $85,900 |
| 2022 | $730 -0.7% | $85,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old East Wilmington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Forest Hills ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Hills
- Middle: Williston
- High: New Hanover
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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