Active · Wilmington
1988 W Lake Shore Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
$949,900
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Year built
- 1935
Listing provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead MLS# 100596128
A closer look
About this property
Wilmington Property With 3 Separate Living Spaces | Greenfield Lake Location & Established Rental Income
Opportunity meets flexibility at 1988 West Lake Shore Drive, a distinctive Wilmington property directly across from Greenfield Lake and approximately 220 yards from Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. The property includes three separate spaces: a 3-bedroom, 3-bath main residence, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath Lake House, and an additional detached cottage-style structure currently used as the Lake Cottage.
The main residence features hardwood floors, fiber cement siding, generator setup, classic architectural character, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Outdoor features include an outdoor kitchen, enclosed exterior bathroom, tranquil fountain, 23 blueberry bushes, and an above-ground pool.
The Lake House has been thoughtfully renovated and currently operates as an established Airbnb short-term rental. It has earned Guest Favorite status with a 4.96-star rating across 332 reviews. The Lake Cottage has also earned Airbnb Guest Favorite status, with a 4.93-star rating across 123 reviews.
Together, the Lake House and Lake Cottage generated more than $51,000 in gross income during 2025, providing buyers with an established rental history to evaluate. The separate spaces create flexibility for owner occupancy with additional rental income, short-term rental use, extended stays, or other permitted uses.
Located near downtown Wilmington with Greenfield Lake directly across the street and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater approximately 220 yards away, 1988 West Lake Shore Drive combines multiple living spaces, established short-term rental performance, outdoor amenities, classic architectural character, and income potential in a highly distinctive Wilmington setting.
Important: The above-ground pool and Lake Cottage were not permitted.
Interior features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Interior
- Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, See Remarks
- Appliances
- Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Sump Pump
- Flooring
- LVT/LVP, Tile, Hardwood
- Heating
- Fireplace(s), Electric, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Multi Units
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Levels
- Two
Exterior & grounds
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.93
- Lot dimensions
- Irregular
- Foundation
- Slab, Crawl Space
- Views
- Lake
- Exterior
- Outdoor Kitchen, Irrigation System, Thermal Doors
- Construction
- See Remarks, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Gravel, Concrete, See Remarks, Assigned, On Site
- Patio & porch
- Open, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Fencing
- Vinyl
- Waterfront
- No
- Waterfront features
- None
- Pool / spa details
- Above Ground, See Remarks
Community & association
- Community
- Woodlawn
- Homeowners association
- No
Utilities
- Water source
- Public
Schools
- Elementary school
- Sunset
- Middle school
- Williston
- High school
- New Hanover
School assignments should be independently verified with the school district.
Property information
- Property type
- Residential Income
- Property subtype
- Duplex
- Year built
- 1935
- New construction
- No
- MLS#
- 100596128
- County
- New Hanover
- Zoning
- R-5

