809 Russell Alley, Wilmington, NC 28401
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809 Russell Alley
Wilmington, NC 28401

Dry Pond/Lake Forest
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 573 sqft

$172,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,038/mo*
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$172,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,038/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
573 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$173K
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-3.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$40K (-19%)
Since last sale
Increased$48K (+38.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +330% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$173K
July 2026$176K
June 2026$179K
May 2026$180K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
909 S 12th Street, Wilmington, NC
0.32
Single-Family Home
$133,000
06/30/26
2
1
768
618 S 11th Street, Wilmington, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$120,000
07/09/26
2
1
780
616 S 7th Street, Wilmington, NC
0.15
Single-Family Home
$177,750
06/15/26
2
1
995
221 S 11th Street, Wilmington, NC
0.46
Single-Family Home
$140,000
04/21/26
2
1
703
1015 Shaws Alley, Wilmington, NC
0.17
Single-Family Home
$245,000
09/08/25
2
1
825
209 Queen Street, Wilmington, NC
0.48
Single-Family Home
$242,000
05/07/26
2
1
717
713 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC
0.43
Single-Family Home
$175,000
07/09/26
2
1
736
612 S 6th Street, Wilmington, NC
0.22
Single-Family Home
$318,000
01/08/26
3
1
964

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
703 S 8th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.04
$298,900
2
2
912
Off Market
720 Queen Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.06
$284,300
2
1
954
Off Market
811 Gerdes Alley, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.03
$659,800
8
4
2,488
Off Market
807 Russell Alley, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.01
$399,000
1
1
957
For Sale
717 S 8th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
714 S 8th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.05
$311,200
2
1
1,006
Off Market
721 & 723 S 8th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.03
$95,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
709 Solomon Alley, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.07
$350,200
3
2
1,302
Off Market
718 Solomon Alley, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.06
$336,800
2
2
950
Off Market
720 S 9th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.03
$374,900
3
2.5
1,438
For Sale
709 Queen Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
0.10
$404,900
6
2
2,057
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1900
Living Area
573 sqft
Price/Sqft
$301

About this House

2 br, 1 ba home located near downtown Wilmington. Updates in 2021 include new roof, framing, windows and doors/trim, kitchen appliance upgrade, bathroom remodel, paint, new front porch, siding, and crawl space clean out. Walking distance to Castle Street Antique District, restaurants, cute shops, and more. Tenant in place. Great investment property. Conveniently located near area beaches, downtown Wilmington, shopping, schools, parks and medical facilities.
809 Russell Alley, Wilmington, NC 28401 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 573 sqft single-family home in Dry Pond/Lake Forest, built in 1900. It last sold for $125,000 on Jan 31, 2024 (22% below the $159,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 17, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $172,700, with a rent estimate of $1,324/month.

Home Details for 809 Russell Alley

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 573 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
No Electric on Property
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Metal AluminumPatio / Porch: Deck, PorchFencing: Back Yard, WoodFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking: Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: AlleyNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 27

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Wood FrameArchitecture: Wood Frame
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: R05410019016000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $159,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jan 03 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: WilmingtonCommunity: Downtown

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 573 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1742.4 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 100417837Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetShowing Considerations: OccupiedShowing Requirements: Call Tenant, Appointment Only, No Lockbox, No Sign

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: None
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Debbie Hopper, (910) 264-1508
Debbie Hopper Real Estate Group LLC
Colleen Collins, (910) 617-7908
Debbie Hopper Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with: Erica Nixon, (910) 685-1597, Erica Nixon Real Estate
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Source: Hive MLS, MLS#100417837

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 19, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100531026
Listed For Sale
$273,960
Mar 17, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,200
Mar 11, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,200
Feb 10, 2025
Source: Hive MLS #100475523
ListingRemoved
$220,000
Dec 27, 2024
Source: Hive MLS #100475523
PriceChange
$220,000
Price decreased by 8%

Market trends in Wilmington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$440K
$15.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
Price per sq ft
$251
$3MoM
Available listings
1092
3MoM
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Neighborhood Overview

Dry Pond/Lake Forest
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What Locals Say about Dry Pond/Lake Forest

At least 57 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say kids play outside

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 31 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Mindy
    "Dogs are welcome and other folks walk dogs. Some businesses put water bowls out for dogs and offer free dog treats. Dogs are also welcome at some outdoor restaurants. "
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  • Sophiemd1470
    "lots of homeless people my car got broken into 3 times but other than that i do like it here but i do hate living on the main road "
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  • Tiffany L.
    "The crime rates and safety can vary drastically from street to street, so I'd recommend looking at the actual street you intend to live on rather than the broad crime rates of the general area."
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  • Teneshapowell910
    "This is a retired city and too many criminals all you see and hear is the police & EMS responding to a crimes. Not a dulled moment."
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  • Dawn L.
    "I have seen many families here, it's a beautiful area. You are safe at any time to walk, stay or evening.. Even in the wee hours of the morning. "
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  • Duane.drummond92
    "School, work and grocery shopping is usually fine unless there's traffic... There's always traffic. "
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  • Sigmagirl03
    "Containers, I live in the Cargo District and it’s amazing. It’s a real community feeling here and it’s a not an urban sprawl, cookie cutter neighborhood. "
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  • Icnofs
    "Separate little houses instead of apartments. Very close to parks and lakes. Used to have a supermarket in the area but it was lost in a fire a few weeks ago. You can hear the train some times in a day or night."
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  • Malinda S.
    "Revitalization of the Block Short Factory near the Historic Wilmington Downtown. Great area including Greenfield Lake, Benny’s BigTime, Satellite, and The Harp."
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  • staceyshrp
    "I bought my home a month ago and I feel quite safe here. All of the homes are well maintained and the neighbors really watch out for each other. The early mornings and evenings are great for sitting on the porch. The neighborhood is getting better each block at a time. I wish I would have moved here years ago. The cost of the homes are very reasonable as compared to the national average."
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Frequently asked questions about 809 Russell Alley

  • What is 809 Russell Alley estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 809 Russell Alley in Wilmington, NC is $172,700.
  • What is the price history for 809 Russell Alley?
    809 Russell Alley in Wilmington, NC last sold for $125,000 in January 2024.
  • Is Wilmington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Wilmington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Wilmington?
    The median sale price in Wilmington is $440K. That is up $15.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 809 Russell Alley have air conditioning?
    Yes, 809 Russell Alley in Wilmington, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 809 Russell Alley have a yard?
    Yes, 809 Russell Alley in Wilmington, NC has a yard.
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