3017 Wickford Road
An Oxford Place Home for the Value-Savvy
If you’ve been holding out for a Wilmington address that delivers everyday convenience, outdoor recreation at your back fence, and a floor plan that works as well for weekday routines as it does for weekend gatherings, this Oxford Place home checks the boxes. Set within the highly regarded Holly Tree Elementary, Roland-Grise Middle, and Hoggard High school district, the property places you minutes from Pine Valley’s grocery options, coffee stops, and dining favorites—so errand runs and dinner plans are delightfully simple. And when you’re ready to trade screens for sunshine, your rear property line meets James E.L. Wade Park, a 16.78-acre city park with a playground, picnic shelters, and a paved half-mile walking trail that loops along a creek. It’s the rare combination of an in-town location and a natural backdrop, creating an everyday lifestyle that feels both connected and refreshingly green.
Step inside and the tone is set immediately: the front door opens into a two-story foyer with an elegant staircase rising to the second floor. Luxury vinyl plank flooring begins here and continues throughout the main living areas on the lower level—durable underfoot, easy to maintain, and a cohesive foundation for a range of design styles. To the left, a flexible front room offers a great spot for a den, reading lounge, or dedicated office with street-facing windows that bring in morning light. To the right, a formal dining room framed with chair rail molding is ready for weeknight meals and holiday spreads alike; it’s close to the kitchen for effortless service yet defined enough to feel special when the table is set.
Function shines in the heart of the home. Just beyond the dining room, you’ll find a handy half bath—perfect for guests—followed by a spacious kitchen appointed for real life. A walk-in pantry keeps countertop clutter to a minimum, a center island provides extra prep space and casual seating, and the breakfast nook is where coffee, laptops, and quick bites all seem to land. Because this home embraces a transitional layout, the nook opens partially to the living room; the spaces connect visually and socially, yet the living room retains just enough definition for thoughtful furniture placement. You can orient a sectional toward the wood-burning fireplace with a television mounted above and still carve out a conversation corner without blocking the flow. It’s the kind of arrangement that makes entertaining feel relaxed and everyday living pleasantly organized.
Glass doors in the living room extend the experience outdoors to a rear deck overlooking a large, fenced back yard. The setting invites everything from morning yoga and container gardening to evening cookouts under a string of café lights. With parkland as your neighbor out back, the view is leafy and the vibe is instantly restorative after a day around town. On weekends, you can wander around the corner to the paved loop for a quick walk, push a stroller to the playground, or claim a picnic shelter for a birthday celebration—no car required.
Upstairs, the home’s private spaces deliver comfort and practicality. All four bedrooms and both full bathrooms are on the second floor, eliminating the daily up-and-down shuffle when it’s time to get ready. The primary suite feels airy thanks to a cathedral ceiling and includes a well-appointed bath with a double-sink vanity, water closet for privacy, a separate soaking tub for unwinding, and a walk-in shower for busy mornings. The walk-in closet gives you the storage you want without annexing extra furniture into the bedroom. Three additional bedrooms line the hallway, each with its own personality and potential—guest retreat, hobby space, or a second office with a view of the treetops. The full hall bath serves these bedrooms efficiently. Thoughtful detail: the laundry closet is also on the second floor, which means no lugging baskets of clothes up and down the stairs. It’s a simple feature that pays dividends every single week.
Beyond the layout, there are several value-savvy notes to appreciate. The house includes a home warranty for added peace of mind—always welcome during the first year in a new place. The property needs some updating and is priced accordingly, presenting an opportunity to personalize the finishes and capture equity as you go. Because the bones—foyer volume, transitional flow, wood-burning fireplace, fenced lot with park adjacency—are already so compelling, even modest improvements can have an outsized impact. Think: a fresh paint palette that ties the LVP tones to refined trimwork, modern hardware and lighting that echo the home’s clean lines, and perhaps a re-imagined island surface that becomes the star of the kitchen. If you lean minimalist, you’ll appreciate the uninterrupted flooring and defined room edges; if your style is more eclectic, the separate dining room and flexible front room give you creative zones to play with pattern and texture.
Daily logistics are where this address shines. Oxford Place has no HOA, giving you the freedom to arrange your outdoor spaces and seasonal décor as you like. Being minutes from Pine Valley puts essentials close at hand—groceries, pharmacies, cafés, and local eateries—so spur-of-the-moment plans are easy. The surrounding road network offers straightforward routes to medical appointments, UNCW events, a spin around the Cross-City Trail, or a breezy drive to our area beaches.
From an investment perspective, the value proposition is strong: a well-located home within a popular school district, no HOA, a sizable lot that meets city parkland, and a floor plan with enduring appeal. Because the property is priced with updates in mind, it invites you to spend where it matters to you—lighting, tile, countertops, or landscaping—to create a finished product that reflects your taste. And unlike some neighborhoods where you have to drive to reach the nearest greenspace, you have a curated slice of Wilmington’s park system at your fingertips. That convenience tends to be the sort of feature you appreciate more with each passing month.
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Oxford Place
Oxford Place is an established community off S. College Road in the S. 17th Street area of Wilmington, NC. It's a short drive to shopping and dining, and the golf course at Pine Valley Country Club. It neighbors James E.L. Wade Park, a 17-acre wetland park that has a 1/2 mile walking trail that crosses a creek and provides plenty of observation areas for enjoying views of the water, birds, crabs, fish, and more. Plus, it has a playground, picnic area, and classroom center. Click the button to view additional information.
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