322 S Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 (MLS# 100333762)

322 S Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

$1,120,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,353 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,758 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,120,000 List Date: 6/22/2022 Last Modified: 12/06/2024

Overview

Description

AUCTION - Seller offering property via online auction. Bid online beginning Monday, Oct. 10th with a starting bid of only $750K. Public viewing begins at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7th to view this spectacular property. The Honnet House was built in 1881 by the area's most prominent Jeweler and watchmaker, and it remained in the family until after World War II. Known for its enormous Ionic columns and expansive porches, pictures of this beautiful home have been used to promote the Historic District and Wilmington for years. Benjamin Moore Paints used this home as the cover photo for their Historic Paints brochure in the 1980s. When the front door opens, one is swept into the foyer with the wide stairway taking off in front of you and the hallway alongside leading to the large kitchen in the back of the house. The spacious foyer features the elegant pier mirror ordered for the house by its original owner, George Honnet, and one cannot help but notice the unusually tall ceilings - just shy of 12 ...

Listing Details MLS# 100333762

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Marketing Start Date
2022-06-15
Auction
Yes
Listing Price
1900000
List Price/SqFt
436.48
Stipulation of Sale
Auction

Location Information

Street #
322
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
Driving towards downtown on Market Street, turn left onto South Front Street. The house is on your right at the corner of Front and Nun Streets. From Oleander Drive, drive towards downtown and continue on Wooster Street. Turn right at the stoplight onto South 3rd Street. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Castle Street. Turn right onto South Front Street. The house will be on your left.
Sign on Property
Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Lot Acres
0.25
Lot SqFt
10758
Lot Dimensions
66x163x66x165
Waterfront
No
Waterview
Yes
Location Type
Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
4353
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
4353
# Rooms
8
# Baths - Full
3
# Baths - Total
3
# Bedrooms
4
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
Stories
2
Fireplace Y/N
Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built
1881

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2022-10-17
Sold Date
2022-12-01

Auction

Remote Bidding
Yes
Real Estate Only
Yes
RE & Personal Prop
No
Auction Date
2022-10-10
Auction Location
www.interluxe.com
Auction Time
9 a.m.
Open for Inspection Date
2022-07-09

Fuel Tank

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

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider
Duke Progress Energy
Sewer Provider
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Water Provider
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level
Second
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Breakfast Nook Level
First
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Master Bedroom Level
Second
Other Level
First

Property Features

View Type: River; Water Attic: Scuttle Basement: Exterior Entry; Other Construction: Wood Frame Architectural Style: Historic District Exterior Features: Shutters - Functional Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: Brick; Front Yard; Metal/Ornamental Foundation: Brick/Mortar; Crawl Space Fuel Tank Ownership: Owned Parking Features: Off Street; On Site; Paved; Shared Driveway Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Open; Porch; Wrap Around Roof: Metal Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Corner Lot Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump; Other Heating System Fuel Source: Oil Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Furnished: Negotiable Interior Features: Basement; Blinds/Shades; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Sound System; Walk-in Shower; Workshop Security Features: Security System Laundry Features: Laundry Closet Heated SqFt: 4000 - 4499 Dining Room Type: Formal HOA and Neigh Amenities: Street Lights; No Amenities Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Breakfast Nook; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Living Room 17.50 17.50 First
Dining Room 17.50 19.00 First
Other 20.00 15.00 First Den with wainscot, fireplace and windows on 3 side
Kitchen 20.00 12.00 First
Breakfast Nook 17.00 13.00 First
Other 3.00 27.00 First Downstairs hallway
Other 9.00 12.50 First Butler's Pantry/Bar
Bedroom 1 12.50 13.00 Second Northeast bedroom, no fireplace
Bedroom 2 16.00 19.00 Second Southeast bedroom with to balcony access, fp
Bedroom 3 16.00 16.70 Second Middle bedroom over back parlor, fp, faces SW
Master Bedroom River view, facing West, fp.
Master Bedroom 15.00 18.00 Second River view, faces West, fp.
Other
IDX
Listing Office: Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Last Updated: December - 06 - 2024
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