Under Contract: 132 Chadwick Avenue in Wilmington, NC

Host: So Buddy, I saw this one pop up and I gotta ask you about it right away — 132 Chadwick Avenue, that brick ranch that just went under contract. What was it about this house?

Buddy Blake: Yeah, this one's fun to talk about. It's a brick ranch in Chadwick Acres, built back in nineteen fifty-eight, twenty-three seventy-nine square feet, all on one level. And honestly, it's the kind of home Wilmington just doesn't build anymore.

Host: Right, like they don't really make solid brick ranches like that these days, huh?

Buddy Blake: Not really, no. You walk in and there's oak and pine hardwood floors throughout, a wood-burning fireplace with built-in bookshelves on either side. Plus a formal dining room, so if you like to entertain, that's there for you.

Host: Okay I love a good built-in bookshelf, that's such a classic touch. What about the bedrooms — is it a big family layout?

Buddy Blake: Three bedrooms, master's downstairs which people really like. And then there's a bonus room that's got its own heat and air, so that could be bedroom number four, an office, whatever a buyer needs it to be.

Host: That's smart, that flexibility. What's going on in the kitchen?

Buddy Blake: Painted cabinetry, stainless double wall oven, and there's a mud room right off the kitchen too. Little details like that just make everyday living easier.

Host: Now I gotta ask about outside, because you mentioned the lot is really where this one stands out.

Buddy Blake: It really is. It's a corner lot, fully fenced, covered back porch, storage shed. And here's the thing — it's got a private well and septic, so no monthly city water bill. That's a nice little bonus a lot of buyers don't think about until they realize it.

Host: Oh yeah, that adds up over time. What about updates — is this a house where you gotta worry about a new roof and all that stuff right away?

Buddy Blake: Nope, already taken care of. New roof back in twenty-eighteen, new Andersen windows, and the crawlspace has been sealed. So a lot of the big-ticket items are already handled.

Host: And no HOA, right? I feel like that's a big deal for a lot of folks.

Buddy Blake: No HOA and no rental restrictions. That matters to a lot of buyers who want flexibility, whether that's for family, or just not wanting somebody telling 'em what color to paint their mailbox .

Host: Fair enough. So tell me about the neighborhood itself — Chadwick Acres. What's that area like?

Buddy Blake: It's an established neighborhood, mature trees, sits just minutes from downtown Wilmington, the beaches, shopping and dining. And this lot in particular is oversized and level, so you've got room to spread out, which you don't always find close in like that.

Host: So if somebody's out there searching for homes for sale in Wilmington and they want that single-level living with some land around them, this is exactly the kind of property to watch for.

Buddy Blake: Exactly right. And if folks want to keep an eye on what's happening with prices and days on market in that Wilmington twenty-eight four-oh-one area, we've got that linked in the show notes too, along with the full article.

Host: Good to know. Now before we wrap up — you mentioned somebody named Erin in the article. Tell me about that.

Buddy Blake: Yeah, I wanted to give her a shoutout. Getting a home from under contract to actually closed, that's a lot of coordination — lenders, attorneys, inspections, paperwork that all has to line up just right. Erin keeps all of that on track for our team, and I'm grateful for her every single time. That kind of work doesn't show up in a listing photo, but it makes all the difference for a smooth closing.

Host: That's a great point, people don't realize how much happens behind the scenes. So if somebody's listening and they've got a ranch with character, or a corner lot, or honestly anything in between — what should they do?

Buddy Blake: Give us a call. We'd love to talk it through with you, whether you're thinking about selling something similar to this one or you're just curious what a home like Chadwick Avenue might mean for values in your own neighborhood.

Host: Well Buddy, this was a great one. Thanks for walking me through it.

Buddy Blake: Anytime. And hey, if you're out there thinking about it, give us a call or text at nine-one-oh, three-nine-five, one-thousand. We've got the full article linked in the show notes too. Always happy to help.