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$324,900

Est. $2,242/mo —

•

1,386

sq ft

438 Cathay Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

About this home

Looking for space, convenience, and a location that keeps you close to the coast? This 3-bedroom home checks all the boxes! Enjoy an oversized living area with plenty of room to relax, entertain, and gather with family and friends, along with a generously sized dining area perfect for hosting dinners and celebrations. The large lot offers room to enjoy the outdoors, garden, or create your own backyard retreat, all with the added benefit of NO HOA! Even better, you're less than 10 minutes from Carolina Beach, making beach days and coastal living an easy part of your routine. Shopping, medical services, and everyday essentials are conveniently close by, while a nearby neighborhood playground and additional community parks offer great options for outdoor fun and recreation. Whether you're looking for your primary residence, a coastal getaway, or an investment opportunity, this home offers space, flexibility, and a convenient location near everything you need. Enjoy the freedom of no HOA and the best of coastal living just minutes away!

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$234Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by English Seward Real Estate Group • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties

Listed by Tara English • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties

Listing updated: Oct 27, 2026 at 02:03pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:Hive MLS #100612770

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$2,242 per month

Principal and interest$1,795

Property taxes

$90

HOA dues

Home insurance

$357

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Charles P Murray Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Eugene Ashley High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Market insights

438 Cathay Rd · $324,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 54 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $485,496. (49% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Kitchen island
Ceiling fans

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom

Heating & cooling
Electric heat pump
Central air

Sale and tax history for 438 Cathay Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Hive MLS #100612770

Oct 26, 2026

Listed

$324,900

$234/sq ft

Hive MLS #30510396

Oct 9, 2014

Sold

$85,500

$62/sq ft

Aug 20, 2014

Listed

$95,000

$69/sq ft

438 Cathay Road is situated on an elevated lot overlooking the neighborhood. Home has been well taken care of and with a little elbow grease it will shine again. This home features three bedrooms, updated baths, wainscoting & much more. The large laundry room provides extra storage with an oversized closet. The extended living room provides ample space for entertaining and gatherings for friends & family. Schedule your private showing today.

Hive MLS #30439202

Jun 14, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2009

Listed

$142,500

$103/sq ft

Hive MLS #30415224

Sep 28, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Mar 28, 2008

Listed

$145,900

$105/sq ft

Hive MLS #30405234

Mar 10, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 2007

Listed

$159,900

$115/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 1, 2003

Sold

$80,000

$58/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,152 (+66.5%)

$118,300 + $166,700

$285,000

2025

$692 (−28.6%)

$118,300 + $166,700

$285,000

2024

$970 (+0.6%)

$118,300 + $166,700

$285,000

2023

$964 (−0.9%)

$62,200 + $109,300

$171,500

2022

$972 (+2.3%)

$62,200 + $109,300

$171,500

2021

$951 (+9.3%)

$62,200 + $109,300

$171,500

2020

$870 (+4.0%)

$62,200 + $109,300

$171,500

2019

$837

$31,000 + $106,600

$137,600

2018

$837 (−2.3%)

$31,000 + $101,300

$132,300

2017

$857 (+15.1%)

$31,000 + $101,300

$132,300

2016

$744 (+7.5%)

$31,000 + $101,300

$132,300

2015

$692 (+1.8%)

$31,000 + $76,500

$107,500

2014

$680

$31,000 + $76,500

$107,500

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,962 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1981

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,386

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,386

Year built

1977

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Hanover County

APN

R07816-002-006-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

R-10

Residential-10 District

The purpose of the Residential-10 (R-10) District is to provide lands that accommodate new residential neighborhoods and encourage the conservation of existing residential lots and neighborhoods. Neighborhoods in the R-10 District are relatively low density in character and include a limited mix of single family and duplex housing types. If public water is not available, the water system infrastructure must be installed in accordance with County standards and connected when a public supply becomes available. R-10 district lands may be established in proximity to neighborhood or community commercial districts to encourage the establishment of walkable development patterns.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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 106° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather

Wilmington, NC • 28412

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Wilmington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

6.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 438 Cathay Rd

$323,334

$1,566 under list price of $325K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $271K to $425K.

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$7/sq ft
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19 years newer
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Rental earnings

Est. $2,303 per month, based on comparable rentals

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