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615 South Kerr Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403

48-unit student housing near UNCW with 3-bedroom, 3-bath layouts and surface parking.

Property Size34,368 SF
Price / SF$344.58
Days on Market58

Property Features for 615 South Kerr Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 34,368 SF
Property subtype Multifamily
Occupancy 87%

Additional Details

Cap Rate 6%

Building Details

Year Built 2017
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Maus, Warwick, Matthews & Company
Listed By: Luke Tippett · License #347103
Source: Crexi
Added: Jun 10 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Aug 6 at 12:31PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Seahawk Cove is a 48-unit, purpose-built student housing community offering 144 beds in three-bedroom, three-bath floor plans. The property includes modern construction with Phase I built in 2017 and Phase II completed in 2023. Residents have access to surface parking, outdoor recreational amenities, and professionally maintained grounds, including a basketball/sport court. The community’s design is oriented toward student living with spacious floor plans and student-focused residential finishes.

The asset is located at 615, 617, 619, and 623 S. Kerr Avenue in Wilmington, North Carolina, just minutes from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Current occupancy is listed at approximately 87%, and the offering notes an in-place 6% cap rate. The property is positioned near retail and dining, with the remarks citing surrounding businesses including Harris Teeter, Sam’s Club, PT’s Olde Fashioned Grille, and Cook Out, along with other student housing and apartment communities.

For investors or operator-owners seeking a modern, university-oriented multifamily asset, Seahawk Cove provides an existing unit mix tailored to student rental preferences and a history of leasing performance as described in the materials. Management has identified potential NOI opportunities through expense reductions and continued rent optimization, with the listing also referencing projections tied to university demand and pre-leasing activity.

Key Highlights

  • 48‑unit (144‑bed) purpose‑built student housing community with 3BR/3BA floor plans
  • Phase I built in 2017 and Phase II completed in 2023
  • Listed at an in‑place 6% cap based on trailing 12‑month performance (Mar 2025–Feb 2026)

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Florist Locksmith Catering Service Fish Market Nursing Home Wine and Liquor Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

87%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,499
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 28403, NC

38,134
Population
20,424
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
14.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,724
Density / Sq Mi
$50,988
Median Household Income
$30,991
Median Earnings
$1,293
Median Rent
$337,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - 48-unit student housing near UNCW with 3-bedroom, 3-bath layouts and surface parking.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 615 South Kerr Avenue Wilmington, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $11,842,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 48‑unit (144‑bed) purpose‑built student housing community with 3BR/3BA floor plans; Phase I built in 2017 and Phase II completed in 2023; Listed at an in‑place 6% cap based on trailing 12‑month performance (Mar 2025–Feb 2026)
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