1401 Avenel Drive

Wilmington, NC 28411

$1,499,000

$326 per Sq.Ft.

Pending with Showings
4 beds
3.5 baths
4596 Sq. Ft.
Residential
Built in 1995
MLS #100556874

4 beds

3.5 baths

4596 Sq. Ft.

Residential

Built in 1995

MLS #100556874

What truly sets your home apart is its deeded 24-foot boat slip with a 10,000-pound hydraulic lift --an increasingly rare amenity in Wilmington that places the Intracoastal Waterway just steps away and makes spontaneous boat rides to Masonboro Island part of everyday life. Designed for both entertaining and multi-generational living, your fully renovated 4,600-square-foot residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, expansive gathering areas, a dedicated home office, and a first-level recreation room with covered patio access --perfect as a playroom, fitness studio, or private retreat for visiting family. Tucked within the private waterfront enclave of Avenel in Porters Neck on a beautifully landscaped 0.75-acre homesite framed by mature trees, the property overlooks tranquil Laurel Lea Pond and offers the space and separation today's buyers seek with the ideal balance of boating lifestyle, privacy, and flexibility. The open-concept main level is anchored by a newly renovated chef's kitchen with a substantial quartz island, white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, brand-new stainless appliances, built-in wall oven, French-door refrigerator, and designer pendant lighting. A bay window and direct access to the back porch create an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Soaring ceilings, skylights, and transom windows fill the home with natural light, while site-finished hardwood floors, arched openings, crown molding, and custom built-ins add timeless architectural character. The living room with fireplace flows seamlessly into dining and a tiled, fully conditioned sunroom overlooking the pond. Your spacious primary suite offers a spa-inspired retreat with a freestanding soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, hex tile flooring, and walk-in closet. Recent improvements include a new roof, fresh exterior paint on cedar shake siding, renovated bathrooms, interior paint, new carpet, sealed crawl space with vapor barrier and dehumidifier, custom built-ins, and new stairs with railing to the boat slip. Approximately 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach and minutes to Porters Neck shopping and dining, your home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy one of Wilmington's most coveted boating lifestyles. Sellers are offering a home warranty from Choice Home Warranty.

Interior Features

Total bedrooms

4 bedrooms

Full bathrooms

3 full bathrooms

Half bathrooms

1 half bathrooms

Kitchen appliances

Electric cooktop, built-in microwave, refrigerator, double oven

Interior features

Master downstairs, walk-in closet(s), vaulted ceiling(s), high ceilings, entrance foyer, mud room, kitchen island, ceiling fan(s), pantry, walk-in shower

Flooring

Carpet, concrete

Cooling

Heating

Heat pump, electric, forced air

Exterior Features

Lot size

0.77 acres

Water front

Yes

Water features

Boat slip, boat dock, boat lift, deeded water access, deeded water rights, navigable water, sailboat accessible, water access comm, water depth 4+

Fencing

None

Exterior features

Cedar, shake siding, brick

Roof

Architectural shingle

HOA Information

HOA

Yes

HOA fees

$2,587.00

HOA amenities

Waterfront community, boat dock, boat slip - assign, maint - comm areas, maint - roads, management, marina, rv/boat storage, street lights, trash

Utilities

None

Schools

Elementary school

Porters Neck

Middle school

Holly Shelter

High school

Laney

Other Information

Tax assessed value

$1,385,200.00

Tax amount

$5,242.98

Tax year

2025

Zoning

R-20

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1401 Avenel Drive