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Sold
$1,917,191
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,560/mo
4
bd
•
3 ba
•
3,406
sq ft

551 Trails End Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409

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About this home

Wonderful waterfront cottage home on Purviance (Whiskey) Creek with views of the Intracoastal Waterway. This lovely, 1949 coastal cottage has been expanded to enjoy the beautiful views of the water, sea birds and ancient live oak trees that frame the 1.2+ac tract. Lush plantings include Japanese Maple and hydrangeas, with open porch and decking across the front. The back of the property has a workshop storage building and property to spare for your RV and boat. Open floor plan with large kitchen, sitting/dining room combination. Split 3 bedroom/2 1/2ba. with lots of closet space and separate bonus room. The original cottage has a cozy alcove bed & built-ins in the living room with fireplace. The pier has 2 floating boat-slips that accommodates 4 watercraft. Walking distance to the community boat ramp and Masonboro Yacht Club & Marina. A waterman's paradise!

Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
1.22 acresLot Size
$563Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,917,191
$767K since sold in July 2020$24K since September

This home's estimate is 152.7% higher than the average sale price ($759K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$3,752/mo
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Market trends in 28409, NC

Sale history for 551 Trails End Rd

Tax history for 551 Trails End Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.22 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
3,406
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R07214-001-002-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Masonboro Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10
Myrtle Grove Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

9/10
John T Hoggard High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi

6/10
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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 16-24% 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 103° 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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Historical weather

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price
$1.82M – $2.21M

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