Sale details
- Sold price
- $643,000
- Sold on
- Jun 1, 2026
- First listed at
- $715,000
- Last asking price
- $645,000 (−9.8%)
- Sold vs. first asking
- 89.9%
- Sold vs. last asking
- 99.7%
- Days on market
- 82
Earlier at this address
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2004 | Sold | $290,000 (asked $299,500) |
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What's my home worth? →About this home
Waterfront opportunity, priced to reflect its current condition, on one of the largest and most private homesites in this highly sought-after midtown neighborhood. Set on two full lots totaling 1.46 acres, the property offers mature trees, exceptional privacy, and frontage along a navigable tidal creek with direct access to the Cape Fear River ideal for kayaking and enjoying the natural beauty of the water. The home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a spacious and flexible floor plan, including formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable family room, a large bonus room with separate entrance (ideal for a home office, studio, or guest space), a generous kitchen with breakfast nook, two fireplaces, and a bright sunroom overlooking expansive creek and marsh views. This home offers a clear opportunity for renovation and personalization, allowing the next owner to design and update to their own vision. With its rare combination of waterfront, acreage, and privacy, the property presents strong long-term potential in an established community. Residents enjoy access to a nearby county park with walking trails, tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. If you've been searching for privacy, acreage, and true waterfront access with the ability to personalize and add value, this is a rare opportunity in an established community.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1980
- Lot
- 1.46 acres
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Community
- Echo Farms
- County
- New Hanover
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $3,852 / year (2025)
- MLS #
- 100548186
Features
Inside
- Entrance Foyer
- Bookcases
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Blinds/Shades
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
- Wood
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Freezer
- Washer
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Refrigerator
Outside
- Irrigation System
- Wooded
- Navigable Water
- Creek
- Marsh
- Water
- Creek/Stream
Parking
- Garage Faces Side
- Attached
- Concrete
- Garage Door Opener
- Off Street
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
Directions to 3906 Appleton Way
Main entrance to Echo Farms from George Anderson Drive, right at roundabout, left on Appleton Way, house will be on right.
Schools
- Elementary
- Alderman
- 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 3906 Appleton Way
3906 Appleton Way is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 3,472 square feet, built in 1980, on 1.46 acres in Echo Farms, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28412.
6 other homes are for sale in Echo Farms right now (median asking $309,998); 34 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $511,500, typically in about 62 days.
Across ZIP 28412, 181 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $565,000.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for waterfront, condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 3906 Appleton Way
How much is 3906 Appleton Way?
3906 Appleton Way sold for $643,000 on June 1, 2026 (last asking price $645,000). It is not for sale now.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 3906 Appleton Way have?
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 3,472 square feet.
What neighborhood is 3906 Appleton Way in?
Echo Farms, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Echo Farms?
34 homes sold in Echo Farms in the last 12 months, at a median price of $511,500.
Is 3906 Appleton Way waterfront?
Yes — the MLS lists it as a waterfront property.
When was 3906 Appleton Way built?
1980.
Who is the listing broker for 3906 Appleton Way?
REAL Broker LLC (MLS #100548186).