Sale details
- Sold price
- $385,000
- Sold on
- Feb 6, 2026
- First listed at
- $375,000
- Sold vs. first asking
- 102.7%
- Days on market
- 33
Earlier at this address
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Sold | $385,000 (asked $375,000) |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Sold | $355,000 (asked $367,900) |
| May 25, 2023 | Sold | $185,000 (asked $239,000) |
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What's my home worth? →About this home
Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this charming property offers comfort, modern improvements, and an incredibly convenient location. Recent updates include a new roof, new HVAC/mini-splits, updated plumbing, and a newly added laundry room, providing peace of mind and efficiency for everyday living. Enjoy the benefit of rear driveway access through a shared recorded easement, creating ease for parking, guest entry, or service access. Just three lots off Carolina Beach Road and moments from Greenfield Lake's scenic trails, South Front District dining, coffee shops, breweries, and downtown Wilmington, this property places you at the center of some of the area's most loved amenities. Zoned CS, offering options for flexible future use or potential rental opportunities (verify with the City). Furniture may convey with acceptable offer, creating a warm and welcoming turnkey experience.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1940
- Lot
- 0.16 acres
- Waterfront
- Water Access Comm
- Community
- Summer Hill
- County
- New Hanover
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Brick, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,041 / year (2025)
- MLS #
- 100544356
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Solid Surface
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Furnished
- Blinds/Shades
- Gas Log
- Tile
- Wood
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Corner Lot
- Water Access Comm
- None
Community
- Jogging Path
- Ramp
- Street Lights
- Tennis Court(s)
- Trail(s)
Parking
- Covered
- Additional Parking
- Concrete
- Off Street
- On Site
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air
- Other
Directions to 521 Tennessee Avenue
From ILM Airport, take Airport Blvd toward N 23rd St. Turn left onto N 23rd St, then continue straight to merge onto US-74/MLK Parkway heading toward downtown. Use the right lanes to take the exit for US-421 S/Carolina Beach Rd. Continue on Carolina Beach Rd for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto Tennessee St — property is the third lot down on the right.
Schools
- Elementary
- Sunset
- Middle
- Williston
- High
- New Hanover
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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About 521 Tennessee Avenue
521 Tennessee Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home of about 1,212 square feet, built in 1940 in Summer Hill, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.
1 other home is for sale in Summer Hill right now (median asking $365,000); 2 homes sold there in the last 12 months.
Across ZIP 28401, 169 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $375,000.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 521 Tennessee Avenue
How much is 521 Tennessee Avenue?
521 Tennessee Avenue sold for $385,000 on February 6, 2026 (last asking price $375,000). It is not for sale now.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 521 Tennessee Avenue have?
3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with about 1,212 square feet.
What neighborhood is 521 Tennessee Avenue in?
Summer Hill, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Summer Hill?
Only 2 homes sold in Summer Hill in the last 12 months — too few for a reliable typical price.
When was 521 Tennessee Avenue built?
1940.
Who is the listing broker for 521 Tennessee Avenue?
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington (MLS #100544356).