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$159,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,041 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.25 Acres
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Investor opportunity in a growing Wilmington location. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home sits on a spacious quarter acre lot and offers strong potential for renovation and resale. Property requires significant repairs and is being sold as-is, making it ideal for investors or buyers looking for a project. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and UNCW. Cash or hard money preferred. Bring your vision and unlock the potential this property has to offer. Cash only buyers must use seller's attorney to close

Full Property Details for 426 Mercer Ave

General

  • Price: $159,900
  • Taxes: $1,307 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2253
  • MLS ID: 100567616
  • Updated: 6/11/2026
  • Added to Site: 74 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: None

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Location

  • County: New Hanover
  • Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: From Market St, turn onto Kerr Ave. Continue on Kerr Ave and turn onto Mercer Ave. Property will be on your left.

School Information

  • High School District: New Hanover
  • Elementary School: Forest Hills
  • Middle School: Williston
  • High School: New Hanover

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Utility Description: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
  • Construction: Asbestos, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,041
  • Year Built: 1925

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,890
  • Lot Dimensions: 209 x 52 x 209 x 52
  • Frontage: Maintained, City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
  • Zoning: R-15
  • Fencing (Description): None

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $153.6
  • Assessment Amount: $222,200
  • Tax Amount: $1,307.65
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Seller not Owner
  • Legal Description: W Mercer Pl Blk 14 Lt 3
  • Property ID: R05505-002-029-000

Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown, Suzanne M Hoskins

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  • Suzanne M Hoskins

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown

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NMLS#: 1598647

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Schools serving 426 Mercer Ave

School District:New Hanover County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Forest Hills Elementary
602 Colonial Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
K-50.5 mi
Williston Middle
401 South 10th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
6-81.7 mi
New Hanover High
1307 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
9-121.6 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 426 Mercer Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/19/2026
Price Reduced
$159,900
-2.5%
MLS
4/16/2026
Listed
$164,000
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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 for 426 Mercer Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,308
100%
$222,200
77%
2024
100%
$125,200
—
2023
-100%
$125,200
—
2022
$1,064
100%
$125,200
27%
2021
-100%
$98,800
—
2019
$1,041
—
$98,800
—
2018
$1,041
—
$98,800
—
2017
$1,041
15%
$98,800
21%
2016
$906
5%
$81,800
—
2015
$866
5%
$81,800
—
2013
$821
—
$81,800
—
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Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown, Suzanne M Hoskins

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426 Mercer Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403 (MLS# 100567616) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 426 Mercer Avenue is currently listed for $159,900 and was received on April 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 426 Mercer Avenue? 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.

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