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Property Description
What truly sets your home apart is its deeded 24-foot boat slip with a 10,000-pound hydraulic lift --an increasingly rare amenity in Wilmington that places the Intracoastal Waterway just steps away and makes spontaneous boat rides to Masonboro Island part of everyday life. Designed for both entertaining and multi-generational living, your fully renovated 4,600-square-foot residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, expansive gathering areas, a dedicated home office, and a first-level recreation room with covered patio access --perfect as a playroom, fitness studio, or private retreat for visiting family. Tucked within the private waterfront enclave of Avenel in Porters Neck on a beautifully landscaped 0.75-acre homesite framed by mature trees, the property overlooks tranquil Laurel Lea Pond and offers the space and separation today's buyers seek with the ideal balance of boating lifestyle, privacy, and flexibility. 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 create an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Soaring ceilings, skylights, and transom windows fill the home with natural light, while site-finished hardwood floors, arched openings, crown molding, and custom built-ins add timeless architectural character. The living room with fireplace flows seamlessly into dining and a tiled, fully conditioned sunroom overlooking the pond. Your spacious primary suite offers a spa-inspired retreat with a freestanding soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, hex tile flooring, and walk-in closet. Recent improvements include a new roof, fresh exterior paint on cedar shake siding, renovated bathrooms, interior paint, new carpet, sealed crawl space with vapor barrier and dehumidifier, custom built-ins, and new stairs with railing to the boat slip. Approximately 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach and minutes to Porters Neck shopping and dining, your home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy one of Wilmington's most coveted boating lifestyles. Sellers are offering a home warranty from Choice Home Warranty.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1401 Avenel Dr
General
- Sold For: $1,440,000
- HOA FEE: $216/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $5,242 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100556874
- Added to Site: 177 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Basement, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Double Oven
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Eat-in kitchen: Yes
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Waterfront Community, Boat Dock, Boat Slip - Assigned, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Management, Marina, RV/Boat Storage, Street Lights, Trash
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Irrigation System
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Aggregate, Paved, Garage
Location
- County: New Hanover
- Subdivision: Avenel
- Driving Directions: 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.
School Information
- High School District: New Hanover
- Elementary School: Porters Neck
- Middle School: Holly Shelter
- High School: Laney
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Avenel HOA + BOA
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Electric, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: None
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Cedar, Shake Siding, Brick, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 4,596
- Year Built: 1995
- Property Condition: Completed
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.77
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 33,541
- Lot Dimensions: 190 x 245 x 114 x 289
- Frontage: Private Road, Maintained
- Lot Features: Boat Slip, Boat Dock, Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Navigable Water, Sailboat Accessible, Water Access Comm, Water Depth 4+
- Zoning: R-20
- Fencing (Description): None
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Boat Lift, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Water Access Comm, Water Depth 4+, Sailboat Accessible
Green Features
- Building Certification: None
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $326.15
- Association Fee: $2,587
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Other Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Amount: $1,385,200
- Tax Amount: $5,242.98
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: LT 66 AVENEL SECTION 1
- Property ID: R03719-005-010-000
Listed by Ivester Jackson Christie's, Anne E Leanos
Sold by Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington, Kraig D Marquis
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Schools
Schools serving 1401 Avenel Dr
School District:New Hanover County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Holly Shelter Middle School 3921 Roger Haynes Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 | 6-8 | 8.8 mi |
Emsley A Laney High 2700 North College Road, Wilmington, NC 28405 | 9-12 | 6.3 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 1401 Avenel Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/16/2026
Sold
$1,440,000
-3.94%
MLS
2/26/2026
Listed
$1,499,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1401 Avenel Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411 (MLS# 100556874) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,440,000 on July 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 1401 Avenel 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.

