Fixer upper with an ADU out back! C. 1930 in North Carolina. $97,500.
This house in Wilson, North Carolina was built in 1930. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2,006 square feet on a corner lot of about a quarter acre. The listing says it needs work and is aimed at investors, renovators, and buyers with a vision.
1401 Gold St N, Wilson, NC 27893 — $97,500
A Fixer Upper With Potential
The listing is upfront about the condition. It calls the home full of potential and ready for someone to roll up their sleeves and bring it back to life.
It is pitched to investors, renovators, and buyers who want to customize a place of their own.
Features:
- Built in 1930
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- 2,006 sq ft
- Renovation opportunity
The Corner Lot
The house sits on a corner lot of 0.25 acres. The listing says that gives an opportunity to renovate and customize the property.
Features:
- Corner lot
- 0.25 acres
The Exterior
The house has vinyl siding over a wood frame and a shingle roof. It sits on a crawl space foundation.
Features:
- Vinyl siding, wood frame
- Shingle roof
- Crawl space foundation
Heating and Cooling
The home is listed with a heat pump and electric heat, plus central air.
Features:
- Heat pump and electric heat
- Central air
Inside the House
Interior features listed are ceiling fans and a walk-in shower. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Features:
- Ceiling fans
- Walk-in shower
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
The Separate ADU
Out back there is a separate ADU with a studio-style layout and a kitchenette. It also has an attached garage.
The listing says this adds flexibility, since the space could be used in different ways once the property is fixed up.
Features:
- Separate ADU out back
- Studio-style layout
- Kitchenette
- Attached garage
Location
The listing puts the property about 6 minutes from downtown Wilson and less than 5 minutes from Barton College. It mentions nearby shops, dining, and campus amenities.
Features:
- 6 minutes to downtown Wilson
- Under 5 minutes to Barton College
Taxes and Schools
Annual property taxes are listed at $1,910, and the tax assessed value is $170,570. Nearby schools include Wells Elementary (PK-5), Forest Hills Middle (6-8), and Fike High (9-12).
Features:
- Taxes: $1,910 per year
- Tax assessed value: $170,570
- Wells Elementary, PK-5, 0.3 miles
- Forest Hills Middle, 6-8, 1.7 miles
- Fike High, 9-12, 0.7 miles
Public records show the house sold on September 18, 2026 for $75,000. It was listed again on October 16, 2026 at $97,500, which works out to about $49 per square foot.
It would suit someone who is comfortable with a full renovation and wants a second structure on the lot. The price is well under the tax assessed value, but the listing is clear that the house needs work.
Full Listing Description
Bring Your Vision to Life in Wilson, NC!
Calling all investors, renovators, and buyers with a vision! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is full of potential and ready for someone to roll up their sleeves and bring it back to life. Situated on a corner lot, this property offers an exciting opportunity to renovate, customize, and create something truly special.
The possibilities don’t stop at the main house! Out back, you’ll find a separate ADU featuring a studio-style layout with a kitchenette. The ADU also includes an attached garage, offering even more flexibility and functionality.
Just 6 minutes from downtown Wilson and less than 5 minutes from Barton College, this property offers convenient access to local shops, dining, and campus amenities.
Bring your ideas, your tool belt, and your imagination, this Wilson property is ready for its next chapter!
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