Attention investors and handypeople looking for a great brick ranch out of the city limits and no HOA needing primarily cosmetic updates for a quick flip or potential for some considerable sweat equity! This home features a roof from 2025, HVAC from 2023, vinyl replacement windows from a previous owner and a nearly half acre lot. It was originally built as a 3/1 but a previous owner removed the wall between the primary and secondary bedrooms to create a 2/1 with a large primary bedroom, so it should be easy to convert back to a 3 bedroom home if desired. This home is priced for a quick as-is sale, schedule your tour ASAP!
Sold for $255,000
$255,000
539 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
2beds
1,319sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.47 Acres Lot
$255,800 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$1,785 Estimated rent
Home value
$255,800
$243,000 - $271,000
$1,785/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2026 at 12:00pm
Listed by:
Eric G Knight 910-367-2253,
Nest Realty
Bought with:
Beatty Pittman Real Estate Team LLC, C37146
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100547847
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 22 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Den
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 5
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- None
- Flooring: Concrete, Vinyl
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,319
- Total interior livable area: 1,319 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Dimensions: 210.3 x 147.66 x 132.4 x 93.3
Details
- Parcel number: R07816006008000
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Monterey Heights
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $255,000+6.3%$193/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100547847 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2026 | Contingent | $240,000$182/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100547847 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+50.1%$182/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100547847 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2019 | Sold | $159,900$121/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100180252 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2019 | Pending sale | $159,900$121/sqft |
Source: Spot Real Estate, LLC #100180252 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,273 +24% | $316,800 +73.8% |
| 2024 | $1,026 +0.6% | $182,300 |
| 2023 | $1,020 -0.9% | $182,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28412
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Edwin A. Anderson ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Charles P Murray MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Eugene Ashley HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Anderson
- Middle: Murray
- High: Ashley
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
- 28412
- 539 Cathay Road