This is it! Everyone's Dream Home! Discover coastal living at it's finest with this stunning property, nestled on over half an acre in the highly sought after community of River Oaks - just minutes to Carolina Beach. This meticulously maintained residence boasts a large, open concept great room that flows into the kitchen and breakfast nook, perfect for entertaining! The first floor master bedroom features dual walk in closets and private access to the covered patio and pool area. Upstairs you'll find 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths and spacious bonus room with a large walk in storage area. Entertain effortlessly with 2 covered porches and a screened porch, or unwind in the backyard oasis featuring a sparkling salt water in-ground pool and large fenced in yard with a new playset for the kids. Notable upgrades include 3 new AC units, new pool pump and fence, and encapsulated crawl space w dehumidifier. This NO HOA community ensures you can store your boat or RV right at your own home. Make your showing appointment now and get ready to embrace the coastal lifestyle!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Kerie Lord• Realty ONE Group Affinity-Wilmington
Bought with Melanie Spencer• Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Spectacularly updated home situated on a . 6 acre lot with large two story detached garage / workshop located in sought after River Oaks, one of Wilmington's most beloved marsh adjacent neighborhoods. This meticulously maintained home hosts a first level primary with two walk in closets, an open concept great room / kitchen / breakfast nook as well as a formal dining room, study, laundry room and powder room. Spacious upstairs includes additional four bedrooms and two baths along with a large walk in storage space. Celebrate with ease on two covered porches as well as a screened in porch. Backyard oasis includes a sparkling salt water pool enhanced with luxurious hardscape and surrounding landscaped space. Added features include: encapsulated crawlspace (with dehumidifier), Anderson windows, plantation shutters, shiplapping, custom woodwork and tile, transferrable termite bond, irrigation system and no active HOA ensuring you can enjoy all this coastal life has to offer!
Hive MLS #30335878
Apr 29, 2005
Sold
$389,900
$113/sq ft
Oct 8, 2004
Listed
$389,900
$113/sq ft
Custom designed 4 or 5 bedroom new home. Formal dining. large open kitchen, downstair masters, deep covered porches, Anderson windows, 2 car garage. Hardwood floors and more. Square footage to be verified and may change until drywall installed. Ready 2005.
Public Records
Jun 1, 2004
Sold
$51,000
$15/sq ft
Hive MLS #30329656
Jun 10, 2004
Sold
$50,700
$15/sq ft
May 11, 2004
Listed
$50,700
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,910 (+15.1%)
$140,600 + $608,700
$749,300
2025
$2,529 (−4.2%)
$140,600 + $608,700
$749,300
2024
$2,641 (+0.2%)
$140,600 + $566,800
$707,400
2023
$2,635 (−0.9%)
$109,700 + $381,600
$491,300
2022
$2,659 (−1.6%)
$109,700 + $381,600
$491,300
2021
$2,702 (+7.4%)
$109,700 + $381,600
$491,300
2020
$2,515
$109,700 + $381,600
$491,300
2019
$2,515
$100,000 + $297,600
$397,600
2018
$2,515 (−2.3%)
$100,000 + $297,600
$397,600
2017
$2,574 (−5.4%)
$100,000 + $297,600
$397,600
2016
$2,721 (+7.6%)
$100,000 + $297,600
$397,600
2015
$2,528 (+1.7%)
$100,000 + $292,700
$392,700
2014
$2,485
$100,000 + $292,700
$392,700
Tax history for 324 Wild Rice Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,910 (+15.1%)
$140,600 + $608,700
$749,300
2025
$2,529 (−4.2%)
$140,600 + $608,700
$749,300
2024
$2,641 (+0.2%)
$140,600 + $566,800
$707,400
2023
$2,635 (−0.9%)
$109,700 + $381,600
$491,300
2022
$2,659 (−1.6%)
$109,700 + $381,600
$491,300
2021
$2,702 (+7.4%)
$109,700 + $381,600
$491,300
2020
$2,515
$109,700 + $381,600
$491,300
2019
$2,515
$100,000 + $297,600
$397,600
2018
$2,515 (−2.3%)
$100,000 + $297,600
$397,600
2017
$2,574 (−5.4%)
$100,000 + $297,600
$397,600
2016
$2,721 (+7.6%)
$100,000 + $297,600
$397,600
2015
$2,528 (+1.7%)
$100,000 + $292,700
$392,700
2014
$2,485
$100,000 + $292,700
$392,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,510
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R08100-006-067-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R-15
Residential-15 District
The purpose of the Residential-15 (R-15) District is established to provide lands that accommodate very low to low density residential development that can serve as a transition between very low density residential development patterns and smaller lot, more dense residential areas of the County. District regulations discourage development that substantially interferes with the quiet residential and recreational nature of the district.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 4
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Garage Faces Side
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 11
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 3459
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Features
Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System
Other Structures: Second Garage, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.56
Lot Size Dimensions: 120 x 203 x 120 x 202
Lot Size Area: 0.56
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.56
Zoning: R-15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,567.04
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Anderson
Middle Or Junior School: Murray
High School District: New Hanover
High School: Ashley
Location Information
Directions: Carolina Beach Road to right on Mcquillan, right on Wild Iris Road to right on Wild Rice Way. House is on the left.
Subdivision Name: River Oaks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,510
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: New Hanover County
APN: R08100-006-067-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Edwin A. Anderson Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Charles P Murray Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Eugene Ashley High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% 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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Estimated sale price
$832,000 – $1.01M
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