Location
Agent Comments
Wilmington Property With 3 Separate Living Spaces | Greenfield Lake Location & Established Rental Income
Opportunity meets flexibility at 1988 West Lake Shore Drive, a distinctive Wilmington property directly across from Greenfield Lake and approximately 220 yards from Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. The property includes three separate spaces: a 3-bedroom, 3-bath main residence, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath Lake House, and an additional detached cottage-style structure currently used as the Lake Cottage.
The main residence features hardwood floors, fiber cement siding, generator setup, classic architectural character, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Outdoor features include an outdoor kitchen, enclosed exterior bathroom, tranquil fountain, 23 blueberry bushes, and an above-ground pool.
The Lake House has been thoughtfully renovated and currently operates as an established Airbnb short-term rental. It has earned Guest Favorite status with a 4.96-star rating across 332 reviews. The Lake Cottage has also earned Airbnb Guest Favorite status, with a 4.93-star rating across 123 reviews.
Together, the Lake House and Lake Cottage generated more than $51,000 in gross income during 2025, providing buyers with an established rental history to evaluate. The separate spaces create flexibility for owner occupancy with additional rental income, short-term rental use, extended stays, or other permitted uses.
Located near downtown Wilmington with Greenfield Lake directly across the street and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater approximately 220 yards away, 1988 West Lake Shore Drive combines multiple living spaces, established short-term rental performance, outdoor amenities, classic architectural character, and income potential in a highly distinctive Wilmington setting.
Important: The above-ground pool and Lake Cottage were not permitted.
Amenities
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Double Oven
- Dishwasher
- Sump Pump
Additional Features
- County: New Hanover
- Days on Market: 35
- Exterior: Outdoor Kitchen,Irrigation System,Thermal Doors
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Features: Above Ground,See Remarks
- Property Sub Type: Duplex
- Tax Number: R06005-021-001-000
- Waterfront Features: None
- Year Built: 1935
- Property Type: Rental Income
- Tax Year: 2026
Financial
- Short Sale: Standard
Interior Features
- Cool System: Multi Units
- Floors: LVT/LVP, Tile, Hardwood
- Fireplaces: 1
- Heat System: Fireplace(s), Electric, Forced Air
- Interior: Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, See Remarks
- Levels: Two
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
- Attic Description: None
- Basement Description: None
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Outdoor Kitchen, Irrigation System, Thermal Doors
- Fuel Tanks: None
- Parking: Circular Driveway, Gravel, Concrete, See Remarks, Assigned, On Site
- Pool: Above Ground, See Remarks
- Roof: Shingle
- Siding: Fiber Cement
- Waterfront Feature: None
- Is New Construction: No
- Construction: See Remarks,Fiber Cement,Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab,Crawl Space
- Water Source: Public
- Septic or Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Garage Spaces: 0
- Parking Spaces: 0
- Fencing: Vinyl
- Exterior: Fiber Cement
- Patio/Deck Description: Open,Covered,Deck,Patio,Porch,Front Porch,Rear Porch,Side Porch
- Zoning: R-5
- Building Total Area (Sq.Ft): 2374
- Road Improvements: See Remarks
- View Description: Lake
Location
- Directions: From Downtown Wilmington, head east on Hanover Street and turn right onto North 3rd Street. Continue approximately 2.2 miles, then turn left onto Carolina Beach Road (US-421 South). After 0.3 miles,
- Street Number: 1988
- County: New Hanover
- Latitude: 34.208617
- Longitude: -77.938244
- Subdivision: Woodlawn
- Marketing City: Wilmington
Listed by: Diane M Castro-Perez from Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Hampstead.