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Property Description
Nestled on nearly one acre in Castle Hayne, this beautifully updated property offers the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, and outdoor living. With no HOA, no flood zone, mature trees surrounding the property, and a wooded lot across the street, you'll enjoy a peaceful setting just 5 miles from Historic Downtown Wilmington and 11 miles from Wrightsville Beach. Enter through the custom gated entrance to a professionally landscaped property featuring a fully irrigated lawn and raised fruit, vegetable, and flower gardens. Inside, the open concept floor plan showcases new luxury flooring throughout, a beautifully remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, a farmhouse sink, a pantry with a built in microwave, updated bathrooms and bedrooms, a fully enclosed sunroom, a spacious flex/playroom, and a separate laundry and mudroom. Step outside to your own private retreat, designed for entertaining with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen featuring two grills, a sink, bar seating, lounge area, ceiling fans, shades, water, and electricity, along with a spacious paved patio, wood burning fire pit, and a dedicated hammock area for relaxing. The detached garage has been thoughtfully updated and offers endless possibilities as a home gym, office, workshop, hobby space, or additional storage, while the fully functional outdoor bathroom with its own water heater provides hot and cold water for added convenience. Extensive improvements include replacement windows, a metal roof, new gutters, updated exterior doors, updated plumbing, updated lighting, and numerous additional upgrades throughout the property. The home is serviced by a recently deepened 80 foot well, and county water is available for future connection if desired. Enjoy the freedom of no HOA, no known county restrictions on short term or long term rentals, and county confirmed flexibility for chickens, farm animals, hobby farming, and gardening. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, an investment opportunity, or a private retreat, this one of a kind property offers the space, versatility, and freedom to create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of while remaining just minutes from everything!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 123 Laurel Dr
General
- Price: $860,000
- Taxes: $1,466 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100589884
- Updated: 7/17/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Mud Room, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, See Remarks
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, See Remarks, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Marble, See Remarks
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security Lights, Cameras Included, Security System Owned
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Outdoor Kitchen, Garden, Outdoor Grill, Storm Doors, See Remarks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Front Porch
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Secured, Additional Parking, Off Street, Detached Carport
Location
- County: New Hanover
- Subdivision: Wrightsboro Acres
- Driving Directions: From N. 23rd Street, head north and turn right onto Castle Hayne Road. Continue on Castle Hayne Road for approximately 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Sheridan Drive, then make another right onto Fern Drive. Continue a short distance and turn left onto Laurel Drive. The property will be on your left.
School Information
- High School District: New Hanover
- Elementary School: Wrightsboro
- Middle School: Holly Shelter
- High School: New Hanover
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Permit On File, Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utility Description: See Remarks
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Brick, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 1,847
- Year Built: 1954
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Covered Area, Shed(s), See Remarks, Storage, Workshop, Outbuilding, Outdoor Kitchen
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.91
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 39,640
- Lot Dimensions: Irregular
- Frontage: City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
- Lot Features: Open Lot, Front Yard, See Remarks, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Secluded, Shopping Nearby, Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear
- Zoning: R-20
- Fencing (Description): Metal/Ornamental, Privacy, Full, Electric, Back Yard, Wood, Fenced, Front Yard
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $465.62
- Assessment Amount: $387,500
- Tax Amount: $1,466.7
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: Lot 24 Wrightsboro Acres
- Property ID: R03312-004-005-000
Listed by Fathom Realty NC LLC, Demiya Long
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Schools
Schools serving 123 Laurel Dr
School District:New Hanover County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wrightsboro Elementary 2716 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC 28401 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Holly Shelter Middle School 3921 Roger Haynes Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 | 6-8 | 4.3 mi |
New Hanover High 1307 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 9-12 | 3.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 123 Laurel Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/17/2026
Listed
$860,000
287.39%
MLS
7/23/2020
Sold
$222,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 123 Laurel Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,540
29%
$387,500
81%
2024
$1,195
100%
$214,600
—
2023
-100%
$214,600
—
2021
$1,187
-1%
$214,600
—
2022
$1,200
1%
$214,600
29%
2021
$1,187
13%
$165,900
—
2019
$1,049
—
$165,900
—
2018
$1,049
-2%
$165,900
—
2017
$1,074
-13%
$165,900
-7%
2016
$1,234
8%
$178,000
—
2015
$1,146
2%
$178,000
—
2013
$1,127
—
$178,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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123 Laurel Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 (MLS# 100589884) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 123 Laurel Drive is currently listed for $860,000 and was received on July 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 123 Laurel Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

