7049 Ruth Ave, Wilmington, NC 28411

$485,000
3
BD
3
BA
2,313
SqFt

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Sold Price
$485,000
List Price
$550,000
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
100492901
Closing Date
Jul 03, 2025
Days on Market
88
Year Built
1997
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Half-baths
1
Full-baths
2
Living Area
2,313
Acres
0.79
Neighborhood
Not In Subdivision

Property Description

Welcome to 7049 Ruth Avenue, where charm meets opportunity! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home sits on a spacious .79-acre lot, offering 1,878 sq. ft. of living space plus a 435 sq. ft. apartment over the attached garage. The home welcomes you with a spacious wrap around rocking chair front porch. Both the living and dining rooms off the foyer provide additional entertaining space, with doors for privacy. The family room features a cozy fireplace and dual sliding glass doors leading to both a deck and a screened-in back porch perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The primary bedroom boasts a vaulted ceiling and many windows to welcome plenty of natural light. Two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom, with a flex room beyond one of the bedrooms which is ideal for an office, playroom, craft space, or reading nook. There is ample storage throughout the home plus an attached 2-car garage and a detached 2-car garage, providing space for vehicles, a workshop, or extra storage. The apartment above the attached garage has a private entrance, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom offering a private retreat for visiting family and friends or multi-generational living. Located minutes from Ogden Park, shopping, dining, Mayfaire Town Center, Wrightsville Beach, and the bypass, this home is also in a minimal flood zone (X) and has no HOA. This charming home offers plenty of space, character, a fantastic location, and endless possibilities. Whether you're an investor, would like a home that you can put your own personal touch on or in need of a multi-generational living space, this property is a must-see! The seller is also including a home warranty for added peace of mind. Schedule your showing today and imagine the possibilities!

Additional Information

Available Amenities
None
Appliances
Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Interior Features
Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Whirlpool Tub, Ceiling Fans, Walk-In Shower, Drapes/Blinds, Walk-In Closet(s)
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Electric
Foundation
Crawl Space
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Exterior Features
Irrigation System
Utilities
Sewer Available
Water
Well
Elementary School
Blair
Middle School
Trask
High School
New Hanover

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Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB. Selling Office: NextHome Cape Fear.

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