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John Hunter

110 Dungannon Blvd. Suite 100
Wilmington, NC 28403

197 Cherry Road, Southport, NC 28461

$279,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,217 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Closed
Current Price: $279,000 List Date: 5/12/2025 Last Modified: 7/11/2025

Description

Cute-as-Pie Corner Home on Cherry Road! Welcome to the cutest corner house on Cherry Road—a charming 1,217 sq. ft. home with a cheerful turquoise blue front door, and a picture-perfect front porch that sets the tone for this delightful property! You are greeted by stylish tall wainscoting and thoughtfully placed hooks—perfect for hanging tote bags as you dash out for work or school. The spacious family room easily accommodates a sectional & ottoman, ideal for movie nights or cozy evenings. A custom-crafted wooden mantle frames the entertainment area beautifully, offering space for your TV and sound system. The home features a unique decorative touch between the kitchen and the primary suite: a quaint niche titled ”This Must Be the Place”, perfect for displaying cherished family photos. The dining area, with windows overlooking the backyard, offers plenty of space for a round table and bistro set. Adjacent, a floating shelf setup with industrial accents serves as a well-designed coffee bar—complete with room for your favorite mugs and blends. The kitchen is bright and inviting, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a trendy industrial-style pendant light above the sink. The primary suite is large and the split floor plan places two additional bedrooms on the opposite side of the home—one currently set up as a cozy den with a loveseat and TV, perfect as an office or flex space. The third bedroom, currently a nursery, could also serve as a guest room or creative studio. The fully fenced-in backyard has tons of potential for fire pits, a corn hole setup, or even a pool ! Edison string lights create evening ambiance under the whispering pines—ideal for relaxing & enjoying the sound of birds in your private backyard. The community features amenities such as a public golf course, picnic areas, a fitness center, and public swimming at Spring Lake is only 3 mins away- with no HOA fees! Call us today for a showing of this sweet Cherry Road gem !

Supplements: Welcome to Boiling Spring Lakes – a charming township just outside the Southport city limits, where you can enjoy the peace of rural living without sacrificing convenience. From this location, you’re only: 10 minutes to downtown Southport, where you can enjoy waterfront dining, local pubs, art galleries, and the scenic riverfront park. 15 minutes to Oak Island, with over 90 public beach accesses. The first one is just across the bridge on McGlamery Street. Beach parking is available via pay-by-app or an annual pass. 30 minutes to Wilmington and about an hour to North Myrtle Beach, making day trips a breeze. Locally, you’ll find both Food Lion and Lowe’s Foods just five minutes away, along with gas stations, small businesses, and favorite local eateries like Pepperoni Grill, famous for the best garlic knots in the county. You can also stop by D’s Big Garage for car repairs or inspectionsowned by a trusted local who’s part of the fabric of this community. Boiling Spring Lakes features: A community center with a fitness room (approx. $35/month) A children’s park and playground Spring Lake, just two streets over from Cherry Roada natural lake used as the town’s beloved swimming hole, complete with picnic tables, a park, and summer events like concerts and outdoor movies. Notably, there are no HOA fees in Boiling Spring Lakes, giving homeowners more flexibility. For recreation, there’s a public golf course on South Shore Drive, and another nearby on Oak Island. Plus, you’re minutes from a super Walmart and a variety of restaurants and shops. Boat enthusiasts will appreciate the five North Carolina public boat launches in the countythe closest at South Harbor Village on Fish Factory Road, which offers ample parking for trucks and trailers. Living in Boiling Spring Lakes gives you the sense of a protected, rural community with the added benefit of easy access to the Cape Fear River, Intracoastal Waterway, beaches, and urban conveniences. Feel free to reach out with any questionsI’ve lived in this area for 33 years, with 25 of those right here in Boiling Spring Lakes. I’d love to help you learn more about this special place!

More Information MLS# 100506836

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 0

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate): 1217 # Rooms: 5 # Baths – Full: 2 # Baths – Half: 0 # Baths – Total: 2 Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area Stories: 1 Fireplace Y/N: No SqFt – Heated (Primary): 1217 # Bedrooms: 3

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 246.43 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Closed Marketing Start Date: 2025-05-12 Listing Price: 299900 Current Price: $279,000

Location Information

City Limits: No Marketing City: Southport Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 197 Street Name: Cherry Street Suffix: Road County: Brunswick State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28461 Subdivision: Not In Subdivision Geo Lat: 34.0533 Geo Lon: -78.045456

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: Follow E Boiling Spring Lake Road through the detours, Cherry Road is on the left. Home is on the corner.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.25 Lot Dimensions: 71 x 151 x 71 x 151 Lot SqFt: 10890 Waterfront: No Location Type: Mainland

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 211930 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1327.47 Deed Book: 4966 Deed Page: 516 Legal: L-21 B-R S-1 Bsl Pl 6/158 Broker Owner: No PID: 142JD021 Tax Identifier: 142jd021 Plat Book: 6 Plat Page: 158 Lot #: 21 Special Assessments: unknown Tax Year: 2024 Zoning: SFR HOA: No Cobra Zone: No School District: Brunswick County Schools Elementary School: Bolivia Middle School: South Brunswick High School: South Brunswick

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 0 Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Gravel: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Exterior Finish

Vinyl Siding: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 USDA Loan: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Wood: 1

Foundation

See Remarks: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1 Porch: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Levels

One: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: 1 Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heated SqFt

1200 – 1399: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Utilities

Water Available: 1 Water Connected: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water Source

Municipal Water: 1

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Master Downstairs: 1

Dining Room Type

Combination: 1

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2005

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-06-04 Sold Price: $279,000 Sold Date: 2025-07-10

Property Features

Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Foundation: See Remarks Parking Features: Gravel Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch Roof: Shingle Levels: One Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Water Available; Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Municipal Water Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Master Downstairs Heated SqFt: 1200 – 1399 Dining Room Type: Combination Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan
Listing Office: Southport Realty, Inc.
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Last Updated: July – 11 – 2025
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