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About this home
Welcome back to Black River living with a fresh new update -- a new HVAC system has just been installed in the main house. Set on over an acre along the breathtaking Black River, this waterfront retreat offers a rare blend of comfort, relaxation, versatility, and income-producing potential. The open-concept main home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with abundant natural light and inviting river views throughout. Thoughtful features include granite countertops in the kitchen, an elevator for added convenience, and a durable metal roof installed in 2018. On the ground level, a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment with a kitchenette provides flexible space for guests, extended living, or rental use, with a strong short-term rental history. Outdoor living is where this property truly shines. Enjoy a private pier, gazebo, and 36-foot floating dock ready for days on the water. The screened-in boathouse, complete with electricity and cable, creates the perfect spot for relaxing evenings, entertaining, or simply taking in the peaceful riverfront setting year-round. Additional features include a storage shed for tools and lawn equipment, plus a newly built garage near the entrance of the property with electricity and concrete flooring -- ideal for boat storage, vehicles, hobbies, or a home gym setup. The fenced front yard adds usable outdoor space for play, pets, gardening, or everyday enjoyment. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence, a waterfront getaway, or a property with flexible rental potential, this unique Black River retreat is ready to be enjoyed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
1.28 acresLot Size
$252Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Mills• Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland
Welcome home to Riverfront Living! You'll enjoy peace and quiet, surrounded by nature, just 22 miles from downtown Wilmington. Offered for sale is a one owner custom waterfront home with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and more, on the majestic Black River. With 1525 sf on the main living floor and 526 additional sf on the ground level, which includes a kitchenette and the 3rd bedroom and full bathroom, it's the perfect setup for extended family, guest space, or short term rental. The open concept home on 1.28 acres, features a new HVAC system for the main living space (2023) a metal roof (2018), stainless steel appliances (2021), granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms (2021) an elevator, wormy maple hardwood flooring, white pine tongue and groove ceilings and accent walls, a pier, gazebo, and a 36 foot floating dock for your pontoon boat. Additional structures include a screened in boat house; perfect for those fall oyster roasts with electric and cable, covered storage for your bass boat, entertaining, and additional storage for tools, mowers and lawn equipment. Take a walk down the 105 foot pier to the covered gazebo on the Thoroughfare to hop on your pontoon. The neighborhood boat ramp is just down the street, for easy in and out of the water. One of the best features of the home, and the owner's favorite place, is the 48 foot covered porch overlooking the river. The Built in Pet access door allows for pet self entry and access to the entire fenced yard. There are 6 mounted televisions throughout the home and covered areas, which will convey with the property. You're just a hop, skip and a jump from Wilmington proper.
Hive MLS #100341886
Jan 6, 2023
Listing Removed
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Sep 28, 2022
Relisted
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Aug 26, 2022
Listed
$525,000
$256/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 19, 2020
Sold
$195,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,857
$19,642 + $272,336
$291,978
2024
$2,857 (+1.0%)
$19,642 + $272,336
$291,978
2023
$2,828 (+9.7%)
$19,642 + $272,336
$291,978
2022
$2,578
$19,642 + $272,336
$291,978
2021
$2,578
$19,642 + $272,336
$291,978
2020
$2,578 (+160.6%)
$19,642 + $272,336
$291,978
2019
$989 (−42.7%)
$19,642 + $272,336
$291,978
2018
$1,725
$40,515 + $132,956
$173,471
2017
$1,725 (+0.9%)
$40,515 + $132,956
$173,471
2016
$1,710 (+0.4%)
$40,515 + $132,956
$173,471
2015
$1,703 (+26.9%)
$40,515 + $132,956
$173,471
2014
$1,342
$40,515 + $132,956
$173,471
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
73 ft.
Lot depth
384 ft.
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,408
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pender County
APN
2255-85-0967-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RA
Rural Agricultural District
The Rural Agricultural District is intended to accommodate non-residential agricultural uses and very low density residential development (minimum of 1 du/ac), as well as limited non-residential uses, in rural areas adjacent to agricultural operations. Development in this District should rely predominantly on individual wells and septic tank systems for domestic water supply and sewage disposal.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Day care facility
Laundromat
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Park & open space
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
97% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Atkinson, NC • 28421
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 221 Estate Rd
$505,470
$12K under list price of $517K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $329K to $405K.