3906 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 3,472 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

January 13, 2026

Data Last Updated:

March 27, 2026 at 5:16AM

Listing Office:

REAL Broker LLC : 919-348-2585

MLS ID:

100548186

Interior

• General: Entrance FoyerBookcasesCeiling Fan(s)Blinds/Shades
• Master Bedroom: Non Primary Living Area
• Appliances: Electric OvenElectric CooktopBuilt-In MicrowaveBuilt-In Electric OvenFreezerWasherSelf Cleaning OvenRefrigeratorRangeIce MakerDryerDisposalDishwasherContinuous Cleaning OvenCooktopElectric Range
• Laundry: Dryer HookupWasher HookupLaundry ChuteLaundry Room
• Basement: Crawl Space2
• Flooring: CarpetTileVinylWood
• A/C: Heat Pump
• Heating: Heat PumpElectricElectric

Exterior

• General: Irrigation System
• Other Structures: Deck
• Parking: Garage Faces SideAttachedConcreteGarage Door OpenerOff StreetGarage6Parking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Architectural Shingle
• General: Vinyl SidingWood FrameTwoCrawl Space

Location

• Road/Access: MaintainedCity StreetState RoadPavedCreekMarsh Front
• Originating MLS: Hive MLS
• School District: New Hanover
• County: New Hanover

Lot

• Zoning: R-15Lot 166/165 Sec 4 Echo FarmsR07007-001-008-000
• View: CreekMarshWaterCreek/Stream
• Fencing: None

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Municipal SewerCape Fear Public Utility Authority

Financial

• Source: Hive MLS