1254 Shipyard Boulevard, Wilmington, NC, 28412
About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully updated, truly move-in-ready patio home in Southwood, offering a rare combination of modern upgrades, low-maintenance living, and flexible ownership options. This thoughtfully improved home features major updates already completed, including a remodeled primary bathroom, new flooring and baseboards, new windows and exterior doors, a new roof, a 2023 water heater, and updated light fixtures. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, and the washer and dryer are included, making this home completely turnkey. Inside, the bright open-concept layout and vaulted ceilings create an airy, spacious feel. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and overlooks the kitchen, creating an inviting space for both everyday living and entertaining. The split-bedroom floor plan offers excellent functionality, with a secondary bedroom and convenient laundry room toward the front of the home. Toward the rear, you'll find an additional bedroom, a full bath, and the private primary suite featuring an updated bath with a walk-in shower. Step outside through the sliding glass doors to a fully fenced backyard with privacy fencing, ideal for relaxing, pets, or gathering with friends. The HOA dues add to the ease of ownership by covering the roof, structural insurance on the home, exterior building maintenance, and landscaping. Owners may also personalize the exterior paint color with HOA approval. Southwood's flexible rental policy, allowing both short-term and long-term rentals, adds strong appeal for those seeking income potential as well as lifestyle value. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, grocery stores, and everyday essentials, this home also offers easy access to Historic Downtown Wilmington, with its Riverwalk dining, shopping, and entertainment, as well as the coastal attractions of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. This is a rare opportunity to own a well-updated, low-maintenance home in Wilmington with comfort, style, peace of mind, and investment potential all in one.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Patio
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Washer,Refrigerator,Range,Dryer
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Master Downstairs,Vaulted Ceiling(s),High Ceilings,Blinds/Shades
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Flooring: LVT/LVP
- Attic: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,162
- Total interior livable area: 1,162 sqft
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R06019006012083
- Zoning: MD-17
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
- Exterior features: Storm Doors
- Fencing: Full,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
- Living area range: 1000 - 1199
Lot
- Lot size: 2,613 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 38 x 75 x 33 x 75
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete,Off Street,On Site,Paved
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
- Ice Storm
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $1,160 | $13,920 |
| Home Insurance * | $50 | $600 |
| Property Taxes | $107 | $1,284 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,517 | $18,204 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2026-03-12 | Price change | $255,900 |
| 2026-03-09 | Price change | $277,900 |
| 2026-02-26 | Listed for sale | $284,900 |
| 2023-03-02 | Sold | $210,000 |
| 2021-08-02 | Sold | $170,000 |
| 2020-02-04 | Sold | $3,260 |
| 2018-01-22 | Sold | $113,500 |
| 2013-09-27 | Sold | $85,500 |
| 2013-07-31 | Price change | $89,000 |
| 2013-06-13 | Listed for sale | $95,000 |
| 2012-04-29 | Listing removed | $850 |
| 2012-02-23 | Listed for rent | $850 |
| 2011-08-10 | Listing removed | $850 |
| 2011-08-04 | Listed for rent | $850 |
| 2011-04-08 | Listing removed | $825 |
| 2011-04-06 | Listed for rent | $825 |
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