Property Description

What truly sets your home apart is its deeded 24-foot boat slip with a 10,000-pound hydraulic lift
–an increasingly rare amenity in Wilmington that places the Intracoastal Waterway just steps away and makes spontaneous boat rides to Masonboro Island part of everyday life.

Designed for both entertaining and multi-generational living, your fully renovated 4,600-square-foot residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, expansive gathering areas, a dedicated home office, and a first-level recreation room with covered patio access
–perfect as a playroom, fitness studio, or private retreat for visiting family.

Tucked within the private waterfront enclave of Avenel in Porters Neck on a beautifully landscaped 0.75-acre homesite framed by mature trees, the property overlooks tranquil Laurel Lea Pond and offers the space and separation today’s buyers seek with the ideal balance of boating lifestyle, privacy, and flexibility.

The open-concept main level is anchored by a newly renovated chef’s kitchen with a substantial quartz island, white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, brand-new stainless appliances, built-in wall oven, French-door refrigerator, and designer pendant lighting.

A bay window and direct access to the back porch create an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

Soaring ceilings, skylights, and transom windows fill the home with natural light, while site-finished hardwood floors, arched openings, crown molding, and custom built-ins add timeless architectural character.

The living room with fireplace flows seamlessly into dining and a tiled, fully conditioned sunroom overlooking the pond.

Your spacious primary suite offers a spa-inspired retreat with a freestanding soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, hex tile flooring, and walk-in closet.

Recent improvements include a new roof, fresh exterior paint on cedar shake siding, renovated bathrooms, interior paint, new carpet, sealed crawl space with vapor barrier and dehumidifier, custom built-ins, and new stairs with railing to the boat slip.

Approximately 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach and minutes to Porters Neck shopping and dining, your home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy one of Wilmington’s most coveted boating lifestyles.

Features
: None
: Heat Pump, Forced Air, Electric
: Heat Pump
: Finished
: None
: Deck, Porch, Patio
: Garage, Aggregate, Paved, Additional Parking
: Irrigation System
: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Built-in Features, Master Downstairs, Blinds/Shades, Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-in Shower, Mud Room, Basement
: Laundry Room
: None
: Water Access Comm, Water Depth 4+, Sailboat Accessible, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Boat Lift
: Skylight(s)
Appliances
: Refrigerator, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Built-In Microwave
Address Map
US
NC
New Hanover
Wilmington
28411
Avenel
1401
Drive
W78° 14' 5.1''
N34° 16' 46.3''
Market Street to Porters Neck Rd. First right at round about onto Edgewater Club Rd. Left on Final Landing, #1401 is first on the left as you enter community of Avenel.
R-20
Neighborhood
Porters Neck
Laney
New Hanover
Holly Shelter
MLS Addon
Ivester Jackson Christie's
Anne E Leanos
Yes
Yes
$0
Additional Information
: None
Waterfront Community,Boat Dock,Boat Slip - Assigned,Maintenance Common Areas,Maintenance Roads,Management,Marina,RV/Boat Storage,Street Lights,Trash
1
4596
: Brick, Wood Frame, Shake Siding, Cedar
1
: Crawl Space
2.0
: Three Or More
: Boat Slip, Boat Dock, Navigable Water, Water Access Comm, Water Depth 4+, Sailboat Accessible, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Boat Lift
190x245x114x289
2026-02-26
1550000
3
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: Well
Financial
2587.0
Annually
1
Listing Information
579516646
579503264
Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Active
2026-05-29T19:56:27Z
HiveMLS
: Standard
2026-02-26T19:39:59Z

1401 Avenel

1401 Avenel Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28411

4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
4,596 Sqft
0.77 Acre
$1,499,000
Listing ID #100556874
Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
MLS ID : 39cc6e858e8dffa0bea315ef9f553081
Listing ID : 100556874
Price : $1,499,000
View : Water
Bedrooms : 4
Bathrooms : 4
Half Bathrooms : 1
Rooms : 12
Lot Area : 0.77 Acre
Square Footage : 4,596 Sqft
Year Built : 1995
Status : Active
Full Bathrooms : 3
Property Sub Type : Single Family Residence
Roof : Architectural Shingle
Waterfront Yn : 1
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