4809 Franklin Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28403
About This Home
Adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage on an oversized R-10 homesite! Enjoy the huge front porch, mature landscaping, and spacious backyard. Move-in ready and ideally located just a short drive or bike ride to UNCW at an affordable price point. Walk to local restaurants, a brewery, grocery shopping, and Captain Bill's Beach Volleyball, one of Wilmington's favorite spots for recreation and social events. Ample off-street parking provides plenty of room for guests, vehicles, or recreational equipment. The oversized homesite offers future flexibility with potential for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), subject to City of Wilmington approval. Ideal for investors, house hackers, multigenerational living, or UNCW families seeking long-term value and future income potential. Buyer to verify all development potential with the City of Wilmington.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Washer,Refrigerator,Dishwasher
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 941
- Total interior livable area: 941 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R04919002003000
- Zoning: R-10
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered,Porch,Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
- Living area range: 800 - 999
Lot
- Lot size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Level
- Lot size dimensions: 76' x 115' x 76' x 115'
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking,Off Street,On Site
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in New Hanover County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,618 | $19,416 |
| Home Insurance * | $90 | $1,080 |
| Property Taxes | $149 | $1,788 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $2,057 | $24,684 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Price change | $312,000 |
| 2026-07-02 | Listed for sale | $320,000 |
| 2009-08-06 | Sold | $115,000 |
| 2009-07-22 | Listed for sale | $120,000 |
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