This charming century home in Wilmington, exemplifies classic cottage architecture with its inviting front porch, brick accents, and gabled roof. Built in the early 1900s, this residence reflects the region’s rich historical heritage amid the trendy Soda Pop District and scenic downtown Riverwalk. Recent renovations include fresh paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated plumbing and electrical systems, and a modern kitchen featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The fenced backyard complements outdoor living, making this home perfect for both comfort and convenience. Listed at $247,500, this quaint property combines historic charm with contemporary updates on a modest but practical plot size.
Front Porch Entrance
A charming front porch with classic American bungalow elements, featuring a combination of teal blue wooden siding and white trim that creates a refreshing, coastal-inspired color palette. Robust brick columns support the porch roof, topped with white railings and balusters for a clean, structured look. The brick steps lead up to a simple wooden door and window with white shutters, providing a welcoming focal point. The trimmed shrubbery and a small tree enhance the landscape, complementing the brick and wood textures. Decorative brackets under the eaves add a subtle historic architectural detail to the overall aesthetic.
Side Yard and Exterior Details
The side yard shows a quaint, well-maintained outdoor space framed by an aqua-blue wooden house exterior with horizontal siding. A matching light blue wooden fence encloses a small section, possibly for utilities or storage. The yard floor is covered with a thick layer of pine needles, lending a natural, rustic texture. On one side, a line of neatly trimmed green shrubs grows alongside a chain-link fence, which borders a large, mature tree providing shade. The opposite side has an older cream-colored structure in the background, and a small walkway of brick pavers leads up to a light blue door, highlighted by a black exterior light fixture.
Side Yard and Back Door
A quaint side yard bordered by a chain-link fence and a row of low green shrubs runs alongside a house with horizontal lap siding painted in a soft teal color. Two windows with white frames and white blinds add brightness to the exterior wall. A small set of steps leads to a blue back door, nestled beneath a classic black outdoor light fixture. The ground is covered in a thick layer of pine straw mulch, enhancing the natural, earthy feel of the space. The sky is clear and blue, casting shadows from surrounding trees.
Side Yard Garden
A narrow side yard framed by a chain-link fence includes a large mature tree and neatly mulched ground. A row of small, well-maintained bushes lines the fence, adding greenery and texture. The neighboring house with light-colored siding and a small lattice-covered porch is visible beyond the fence. On the right side, teal-colored wooden steps and a gate create access to the yard, matching the home’s exterior paint. The space benefits from ample sunlight, highlighted by a clear blue sky and scattered clouds. The overall aesthetic balances natural elements with simple, functional fencing and landscaping.
Side Yard and Entry Door
A side yard bordered by two buildings with different exterior colors: one clad in light teal siding with white trim and a bold blue raised-panel door, the other painted pale yellow. A small metal gate connects a chain-link fence on one side and an aged wooden fence on the other, enclosing the space. The ground is covered with pine straw mulch and a small patch of brick pavers at the door’s base, adding texture and functionality. Mature green trees create dappled shade, contributing a natural and serene atmosphere to this modest outdoor transitional area.
Side Yard and Driveway
The side yard runs alongside a historic home painted in a soft teal with white trim, showcasing classic horizontal siding. A sturdy brick pillar anchors the porch railing, painted white for a crisp contrast. The driveway surface combines concrete with a gravel section at the far end, bordered with fresh brown mulch on both sides, adding natural earth tones. A tall chain-link fence separates this property from the neighboring yard, while mature green trees provide shade and a touch of nature. The wooden blue gate at the end of the yard adds privacy and a pop of color against the greenery and house.
Living Room and Adjacent Space
Light gray walls paired with crisp white trim create a fresh, neutral backdrop, while wide baseboards add a subtle traditional detail. Two small, symmetrically placed windows with white blinds allow natural light, complemented by a larger window cluster on the side. Light wood-style flooring evokes warmth and ties the space together with a modern farmhouse feel. The ceiling fan with wooden blades and light fixtures blends function with classic style, hanging from the simple white ceiling. An open doorway offers a view to an adjoining room, maintaining an airy and cohesive flow between spaces.
Empty Living Room
Spacious room with soft beige walls bordered by wide white baseboards and crisp white trim around the doorways. The flooring consists of light wood laminate planks giving a warm texture to the space. A ceiling fan with wooden blades and glass light fixtures hangs centrally from a white ceiling with subtle molding detail. The open doorway leads into another room with matching decor, reinforcing a cohesive flow. The neutral color palette, clean lines, and absence of furniture indicate a freshly renovated or staged room ready for versatile furnishing styles.
Entryway
The entryway is bright and airy, with neutral beige walls contrasted by crisp white trim around the door and windows. A modern white door with rectangular glass panes at the top brings in natural light, which is enhanced by two sets of double-hung windows fitted with white blinds. The wood-look vinyl flooring adds warmth with its natural grain textures in soft brown tones. A ceiling fan with wooden blades and integrated lights hangs centered on the ceiling, combining both functionality and style in this uncluttered, welcoming space.
Entryway and Kitchen View
Light wood flooring extends through an entryway leading to multiple rooms. Walls are painted in soft beige with white trim around doorways and baseboards, adding classic contrast. A small kitchen is visible through a square doorway, featuring white cabinetry and countertops, a stainless steel sink, and large windows with white shutters allowing natural light. Another doorway frames a simple hallway with white doors and silver hardware. The ceiling has a white vent cover and a central light fixture with a modest design. The space is clean, neutral, and inviting with a modern, minimalist aesthetic.
Dining Room and Adjacent Space
A bright dining area flows seamlessly into an adjoining room, defined by soft beige walls framed with clean white trim and baseboards. Two large, double-hung windows fitted with white blinds bring ample natural light, emphasizing the textured wood-look flooring in warm, natural tones. An open entryway, bordered by simple white molding, connects the two spaces. The adjoining room reveals a ceiling fan with lights and additional windows, continuing the light and airy feeling. The overall design balances minimalist modern finishes with classic architectural details like tall baseboards and wide window casings, creating an inviting, versatile living space.
Kitchen Sink and Stove
A compact kitchen corner with a modern stainless steel electric stove and oven sits below a white wooden cabinet and a stainless steel range hood. Adjacent to the stove is a countertop in a light gray marble-pattern laminate that extends beneath two white-framed windows equipped with horizontal blinds, providing a view of the greenery and outdoor structures. The double-basin stainless steel sink with a polished chrome faucet is centrally positioned under the windows. The cabinetry below is classic white-painted wood with silver-toned sleek handles, offering a clean and functional design in a neutral color palette dominated by soft beige walls.
Kitchen Layout
Neutral beige walls complement light wood flooring, creating a subtle and clean backdrop. White cabinetry with simple, modern handles is arranged along the walls and under the countertop, maximizing storage and workspace. Countertops have a grey marbled finish, coordinating with the stainless steel refrigerator and double-basin sink. Two windows with white blinds provide natural light and ventilation. The kitchen appliances include a stove with an overhead vent hood in metallic finish, continuing the modern, functional aesthetic. The open doorway leads to an adjacent room with matching flooring and window treatments, enhancing flow and openness.
Laundry Nook
A compact laundry area with a stacked washer and dryer unit positioned at the end of a narrow hallway. The walls are painted a soft, neutral beige, creating a warm and understated backdrop for the white appliances. The flooring is wood-look laminate, adding a natural texture and complementing the subtle warmth of the walls. The door on the left side is white with classic paneling and features chrome hardware, providing a clean, crisp contrast to the beige walls. The design is minimalistic, optimized for efficiency in a limited space.
Small Bedroom Corner
Soft taupe walls bordered by crisp white trim create a calm and neutral atmosphere. The floor is covered in wood-look vinyl planks with natural grain texture in shades of gray and brown. A white single-pane window with horizontal blinds allows natural light to gently illuminate the space. There is a narrow, six-panel white door with a round metal knob, likely a closet, and an open doorway leading to another room, framed in the same clean white trim. The ceiling features a white fan with a light fixture, adding functionality and a subtle classic touch.
Bathroom Tub Area
The space centers on a white bathtub with smooth, clean lines surrounded by white subway tiles. A built-in niche above the tub, lined with smaller white brick-patterned tiles, adds subtle texture contrast. A silver showerhead and control fixtures keep the look modern and understated. Adjacent is a vanity with a white countertop and an inset basin, complemented by a polished chrome faucet. Above the vanity, a large mirrored medicine cabinet offers practical storage. Walls are painted in a soft, neutral taupe shade, creating a warm backdrop that enhances the crispness of the white and chrome elements.
Bathroom Vanity & Tub
A compact bathroom with a neutral, soft gray and white color scheme. The vanity has paneled cabinetry painted in a muted gray tone with a smooth white countertop and integrated sink. Above the sink, a modern, three-panel mirrored medicine cabinet provides storage while reflecting light. Adjacent to the vanity is a classic white bathtub with a tiled surround featuring horizontally arranged rectangular white subway tiles. The showerhead and faucet fixtures are sleek and made of polished chrome, complementing the overall clean and understated aesthetic. A built-in niche offers added storage within the tiled wall.
Empty Room Corner
Neutral beige walls complement the bright white window trim and door frame, creating a clean, modern aesthetic. The room includes wide baseboards painted white, adding classic architectural detail. Natural-colored, wood-look vinyl plank flooring anchors the space with warmth and texture. Two large windows with white blinds allow for ample natural light and offer views of neighboring houses. The ceiling is painted white, housing a modern ceiling fan with three lights, emphasizing functionality and subtle sophistication. Electrical outlets seen near the floor highlight convenience and practicality in this simple, yet polished room.
Listing Agent: Jeffrey G Hovis of Intracoastal Realty Corp via Zillow
