$1,850,000
Sold Apr 29, 2026
3 bd · 4 ba · 3,442 sq ft
1529 Portsmouth Place
Wilmington, NC, 28411 · Avenel
Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Sale details
- Sold price
- $1,850,000
- Sold on
- Apr 29, 2026
- First listed at
- $1,750,000
- Sold vs. first asking
- 105.7%
- Days on market
- 6
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What's my home worth? →About this home
Perched on a peninsula with breathtaking Intracoastal Waterway views, this beautifully maintained waterfront home in coveted Avenel near Figure 8 Island offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle. Lovingly cared for by its original owner, the property includes a 24' boatslip with 10,000-lb lift just steps away for easy days on the water - whether boating, kayaking or paddleboarding. The thoughtfully designed interior features hardwood floors with intricate borders on the first level, elegant crown molding, solid oak doors, and Andersen windows and doors. The two-story Great Room showcases a wood-burning fireplace with gas starter, built-ins, wet bar with mini fridge, and abundant natural light. The Kitchen offers white oak cabinetry, pantry, and abundant cabinet & storage. A Study on the main level includes a gas log fireplace, coffered ceiling, built-in shelving, even a hidden compartment for valuables and a safe. The 1st floor Primary Suite features 2 walk-in closets, jetted tub, and separate shower. Upstairs offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a large loft with built-ins that could easily convert to another bedroom or flex space. Enjoy stunning sunrises & sensational water views year-round from the sun porch with hurricane-rated windows, plus a back deck with hot tub. Additional features include 22kW generator, water filtration system, central vacuum, hurricane shutters, Fortified roof (Sept 2024), plus an 872 sf walk-in crawlspace with dehumidifiers. Tucked away for privacy in the Porters Neck area, yet close to restaurants, shopping, medical, even Historic Downtown Wilmington is only minutes away via the new bypass.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2001
- Lot
- 0.73 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- HOA
- $1,704 / annually
- Community
- Avenel
- County
- New Hanover
- MLS #
- 100558488
Features
Inside
- Sound System
- Master Downstairs
- Central Vacuum
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Solid Surface
- Whirlpool
- Whole-Home Generator
- Bookcases
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Walk-in Shower
- Wet Bar
Outside
- Shutters - Board/Hurricane
- Irrigation System
- See Remarks60
- Cul-De-Sac
- Boat Slip
- Boat Lift
- Deeded Water Access
- Deeded Water Rights
- Deeded Waterfront
- Navigable Water
- Salt Marsh
- Sound Side
- Water Access Comm
- Landscaped
- ICW
- Marsh
Community
- Waterfront Community
- Boat Slip - Assigned
- Maintenance Common Areas
- Maintenance Roads
- Management
Parking
- Garage Faces Side
- Lighted
- Off Street
- On Site
- Garage6
- Garage7
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
- Forced Air
- Zoned
- Ceiling Fan(s)2
Schools
- Elementary
- Porters Neck
- Middle
- Holly Shelter
- High
- Laney
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
About 1529 Portsmouth Place
1529 Portsmouth Place is a 3-bedroom, 4-bath home of about 3,442 square feet, built in 2001, on 0.73 acres in Avenel, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28411.
At $1,750,000, it's 328% above the median asking price ($409,000) of the 440 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $508 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median of $262.
6 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $1,084,950, typically in about 103 days.
Across ZIP 28411, 434 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $375,000.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 1529 Portsmouth Place
How much is 1529 Portsmouth Place?
1529 Portsmouth Place is listed at $1,750,000 (about $508 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: closed.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1529 Portsmouth Place have?
3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with about 3,442 square feet.
What neighborhood is 1529 Portsmouth Place in?
Avenel, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Avenel?
6 homes sold in Avenel in the last 12 months, at a median price of $1,084,950.
Is 1529 Portsmouth Place waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
Does 1529 Portsmouth Place have an HOA fee?
Yes: $1,704 (annually), per the MLS.
When was 1529 Portsmouth Place built?
2001.
Who is the listing broker for 1529 Portsmouth Place?
Intracoastal Realty Corporation (MLS #100558488). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.