400 S Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

$2,000,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 12,475 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 35,266 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,000,000 List Date: 5/11/2020 Last Modified: 11/17/2024

Overview

Description

The Dudley Mansion on Front Street in Wilmington, NC is available to continue the legacy of its elite owners and guests. The rich history and prominent inhabitants reinforce the exclusivity of owning this grand historic home. The stately mansion is on nearly an acre of land and overlooks the Cape Fear River. Records indicate the mansion was originally constructed in 1825 for Governor Edward Dudley, the first elected North Carolina Governor by populate vote. Governor Dudley was one of various prominent owners, including: Pembroke Jones and James Sprunt. In early 2000s, the mansion was renovated and restored to revive the estate with present-day amenities and conveniences, while maintaining the integrity and character of its time. The current owner stayed true to its historic appeal, while also updating the property with more advanced technologies, such as: Geothermal Energy and installing two large wells which feed the Geothermal system and irrigation system. Those updates are highly v ...

Listing Details MLS# 100217024

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Marketing Start Date
2020-05-08
Auction
No
Listing Price
2295000
List Price/SqFt
183.97
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
400
Pre Direction
S
Street Name
Front
Street Suffix
Street
County
New Hanover
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
28401
City Limits
Yes
Marketing City
Wilmington
Subdivision
Historic District
Secondary Subdivision
N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
Head west on Market Street, towards downtown. Take left on Front Street. House will be on your right at the corner of Nun Street and Front Street.
Sign on Property
Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Lot Acres
0.81
Lot SqFt
35266
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Waterfront
No
Waterview
Yes
Location Type
Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
12475
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
12475
# Rooms
23
# Baths - Full
6
# Baths - Half
2
# Baths - Total
8
# Bedrooms
7
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
Stories
4
Fireplace Y/N
Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built
1825

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2021-03-06
Sold Date
2021-04-30

Fuel Tank

Above or Below Ground
Below Ground
Fuel Type
Propane
Owned or Leased
Owned

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider
Duke Progress Energy
Natural Gas Provider
Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Water Provider
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Bedroom 5 Level
Second
Bedroom 6 Level
Basement
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Master Bedroom Level
Second
Media Room Level
Third
Office Level
Third
Other Level
First
Sunroom Level
First

Property Features

View Type: River; Water Basement: Finished Construction: Wood Frame Architectural Style: Historic District Exterior Features: Gas Grill; Irrigation System Exterior Finish: Brick Fencing: Brick; Full; Metal/Ornamental Foundation: Brick/Mortar Fuel Tank Ownership: Owned Parking Features: Lighted; Off Street; On Site; Paved Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Deck; Open; Patio; Porch Roof: Metal; Shingle Levels: 3 Story or More Lot Features: Corner Lot Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Geothermal Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen; Apt/Suite; Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Security Features: Security Lights Laundry Features: Laundry Room Dining Room Type: Formal HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Media Room; Office; Other; Sunroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Sunroom 43.40 11.30 First
Kitchen 11.90 18.40 First
Living Room 15.11 23.10 First
Dining Room 16.10 23.70 First
Family Room 21.70 18.60 First
Other 21.30 17.80 First Library/Study
Master Bedroom 17.11 25.10 Second
Bedroom 2 21.20 17.70 Second
Bedroom 3 15.11 18.30 Second
Bedroom 4 16.40 18.10 Second
Bedroom 5 23.40 17.40 Second
Office 17.11 23.90 Third
Media Room 23.40 23.10 Third Roof Access
Other 21.40 18.50 Third Game/Play Room
Living Room 22.50 17.11 Basement Guest Suite
Kitchen 7.30 10.70 Basement Guest Suite
Bedroom 6 16.60 16.20 Basement Guest Suite
Living Room 16.00 11.11 Basement Guest Suite
IDX
Listing Office: Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Last Updated: November - 17 - 2024
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