Under Contract: 6700 Myrtle Grove Road in Wilmington, NC 28409

Host: Hey everybody, welcome back to Real Stories with Buddy Blake. Today we're walking through 6700 Myrtle Grove Road in Wilmington, which is now under contract, and it's got a lot going on. Buddy, good to have you.

Buddy Blake: Good to be here. Yeah, this one's a fun one to talk through. Nearly three acres, a shop, an in-law suite, it's got a lot of pieces, and that's kind of the point. Honestly, it's not a typical sale, so I like to slow down on it.

Host: Okay, so let's start with the land, because I think that's what everybody notices first. Nearly three acres that close to Monkey Junction and Carolina Beach?

Buddy Blake: Right? And you've got the Trails End boat ramp right there too, and downtown Wilmington's not far. That location is hard to find. Now, the listing does mention subdivision potential, but that would have to be verified with New Hanover County and local zoning. So anybody thinking about that angle needs to do their homework first. I'm not gonna tell you it's a yes.

Host: Yeah, I love that you said that out loud. So it's more of a 'maybe, go check' kind of thing.

Buddy Blake: Exactly. Check with the county before you fall in love with the idea.

Host: Okay, and then the garage. The article calls that the real standout.

Buddy Blake: It really is. Multiple oversized garage bays, a dedicated workshop, an attached carport, plus extra parking and storage. If you've got a boat, an RV, or a shop full of tools, that kind of room is rare around here. I mean rare.

Host: Oh wow, I can picture somebody with a project car just grinning at that workshop.

Buddy Blake: Ha, yeah. And the house was built in 1950, so it shows its age, but in a good way. The character and the layout are part of what makes it appealing to the right buyer.

Host: I love that. Let's talk about the house itself then. Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, nineteen hundred thirty-four heated square feet.

Buddy Blake: Yep. The main level has a primary bedroom downstairs, which a lot of folks are looking for. Updated kitchen with an island and a pantry, a dining room, a home office area, and an open living area with vaulted and high ceilings. There's a wood-burning stove in there too, which is nice on a cool evening. Covered front and rear porches, and a rear deck.

Host: Okay, the wood stove sold me. What about upstairs?

Buddy Blake: Upstairs there are two rooms and a full bath. The listing says it's got substantial square footage for a bunch of different uses. So it's flexible, you know? Whatever the next owner needs.

Host: Now the in-law suite. That has its own private entrance, right?

Buddy Blake: Private entrance, another bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a dining space. That setup works for multigenerational living or for rental income, depending on what the next owner needs. And there's potential to connect the main house and the suite into one continuous floor plan, which is something a buyer would want to look at closely.

Host: So you could go either way with it.

Buddy Blake: Right. Some rooms in the main house and the suite are under renovation right now. Those aren't counted in the heated square footage, and it's being sold as-is. So buyers should plan on that from day one. Don't walk in expecting a finished product.

Host: I appreciate that honesty. And if somebody's wondering whether a place like this is a repair-or-sell decision, there's a guide on listing on the NC coast we've linked in the show notes.

Buddy Blake: Yeah, check the show notes. That one walks through those choices pretty well.

Host: Okay, so why does a property like this need a different kind of read?

Buddy Blake: Because the value depends on what you plan to do with it. Someone who wants a single-family home with a big garage sees it one way. An investor looking at subdivision potential sees it another way. Someone looking at an in-law setup sees it another. Zoning, renovation scope and as-is condition all come into the conversation. That's why we spend time on the details before we even talk price. We work through what the property can and can't do, and we're honest about the trade-offs.

Host: That makes so much sense. Buddy, if somebody's looking at something like this, or they've got land or a shop of their own, what's the move?

Buddy Blake: Call or text our team at nine-one-oh, three-nine-five, one-thousand. Kyle and I are happy to talk it through. No pressure, no hard sell. Since this one's under contract you can't schedule a showing, but there's a guide on selling in Wilmington and a list of homes for sale around town, both linked in the show notes.

Host: Well, this was a good one. Thanks, Buddy, and thanks to everybody listening. The full article is linked in the show notes if you want to dig into it. Take care, and we'll see you next time.