$998,000
About this home
A rare floor plan, thoughtful updates and an established Porters Neck setting come together at 1421 Halcyon Lane. Located in the Avenel community, this beautifully maintained brick Cape Cod offers approximately 3,050 square feet, four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, two first-floor primary suites and a versatile flex space on a landscaped .60-acre lot. Both main-level primary bedrooms include private ensuite baths, creating exceptional flexibility for guests, multigenerational living or anyone looking for two comfortable bedroom suites without stairs. One suite features a beautifully remodeled bath with a custom tiled shower and additional closet space. Two more bedrooms provide room for family or visitors, while the flex space can easily serve as a home office, playroom, fitness room, hobby space or additional guest area. The interior is filled with character, including hardwood and tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting and two fireplaces. The updated kitchen features premium countertops, upgraded cabinetry and appliances, a tile backsplash and a sunny breakfast area. A formal dining room and multiple gathering spaces provide plenty of room for both everyday living and entertaining. Outside, the spacious rear deck overlooks mature trees and established landscaping, offering a peaceful place to relax or gather with friends. Additional features include an attached two-car garage, insulated windows, two HVAC systems installed in 2022, six-inch gutters with LeafFilter protection, a generator hookup and hurricane shutters. Avenel residents enjoy use of the neighborhood's shared dock, gazebo and pavilion for taking in the coastal setting. No private boat slip or water-access rights convey. Convenient to Porters Neck shopping and dining, area marinas, Wilmington and the surrounding beaches, this home offers space, flexibility and a location that feels quietly tucked away while remaining close to everyday conveniences.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 100607624
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Avenel
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 26
- On market date
- October 3, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.6 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
- District
- New Hanover County Schools
- Enrollment
- 885
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
- District
- New Hanover County Schools
- Enrollment
- 2,114
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
- District
- New Hanover County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Wilmington's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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