$245,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,680 sq ft
539 Maides Avenue
Wilmington, NC, 28405 · Ridgecrest
Listed by eXp Realty
About this home
Great opportunity to own this well-maintained, nearly 1,700 sqft ranch-style home offering 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Priced to sell, this property offers excellent flexibility as a primary residence, starter home, or investment opportunity. Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac, the home offers plenty of off street parking and a large, inviting covered front porch perfect for relaxing. Out back, enjoy a spacious elevated wood deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard with a storage shed and wooded backdrop for added privacy. Inside, the home has been freshly painted throughout and showcases an impressive level of care and attention to detail. Features include hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island, recessed lighting, crown molding, and numerous thoughtful upgrades throughout. You'll absolutely love the spacious primary suite, highlighted by an impressive ensuite bathroom featuring a large Jacuzzi tub, double sinks, and a slate tiled walk in shower. With generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, a private setting, and thoughtful upgrades throughout, this home is a must see!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1997
- Lot
- 0.15 acres
- Community
- Ridgecrest
- County
- New Hanover
- MLS #
- 100596453
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Blinds/Shades
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Tile Counters
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Hardwood
- Electric Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
Parking
- Concrete
- Off Street
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Schools
- Elementary
- Freeman
- Middle
- Holly Shelter
- High
- Laney
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
Monthly payment estimate
$1,590/mo
- Principal & interest (30-yr fixed)$1,460
- Property taxes (2025 bill)$130
Estimate only. Rate is the national 30-year average (6.95% as of Sep 17, 2026, Freddie Mac); your rate depends on your lender. Homeowners and flood insurance aren't included — on the coast they vary a lot by house, so get a quote early.
Recent sales like this in Ridgecrest
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 468 Maides Avenue, Wilmington | Sep 17, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,627 | $265,000 | $163 |
| 460 Maides Avenue, Wilmington | Sep 8, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,627 | $257,500 | $158 |
| 441 Evans Street, Wilmington | Jul 14, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,568 | $295,000 | $188 |
| 109 N 31st Street, Wilmington | May 18, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,406 | $175,000 | $124 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
Buying in Wilmington? Local guides
- Leland vs. Wilmington: What You Get for Your MoneyLeland vs. Wilmington, NC side by side from 12 months of real sales: price per square foot, home size and age, days on market, new construction and HOAs.
- One-Story and Primary-on-Main Homes on the Southeastern NC CoastWhere the one-level homes are from Wilmington to Calabash, what they cost town by town, and what to check before you buy — from current MLS listings.
About 539 Maides Avenue
539 Maides Avenue is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,680 square feet, built in 1997 in Ridgecrest, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28405.
At $245,000, it's 63% below the median asking price ($664,700) of the 258 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $146 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median of $262.
3 other homes are for sale in Ridgecrest right now (median asking $192,000); 15 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $95,000, typically in about 65 days.
Across ZIP 28405, 115 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $850,000.
Ridgecrest neighborhood guideHomes for sale in WilmingtonNew Hanover County homes
Buying 539 Maides Avenue
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 539 Maides Avenue
How much is 539 Maides Avenue?
539 Maides Avenue is listed at $245,000 (about $146 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: active under contract.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 539 Maides Avenue have?
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,680 square feet.
What neighborhood is 539 Maides Avenue in?
Ridgecrest, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Ridgecrest?
15 homes sold in Ridgecrest in the last 12 months, at a median price of $95,000.
When was 539 Maides Avenue built?
1997.
Who is the listing broker for 539 Maides Avenue?
eXp Realty (MLS #100596453). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 539 Maides Avenue?
Yes. Tap “Schedule a tour,” pick a time, and we'll call to confirm — or call or text (910) 395-1000.