Hightsville, NC Homes for Rent

Hightsville is a small community separated from the city of Wilmington by the meandering Smith Creek. About 700 people live in this enclave between the Northeast Cape Fear River and Wilmington International Airport, which is comprised of a mix of homes, warehouses and marshland. Caroline Dugas , a resident of the Wilmington area for over 30 years and the owner of Living Seaside Realty Group, says Hightsville is a lesser-known suburb of the city in an area active with development. “The river is getting a lot of attention as things bleed out from the Wilmington line. In Hightsville, you’re outside of the city limits, but you’re pretty close to downtown,” says Dugas, who adds that a new private, resort-style subdivision is a big draw for newcomers. “You can also find stables near there if you’re into horses,” she says. The median price for a single-family home in Hightsville is around $352,000, below the national median, with properties typically costing between $250,000 and $350,000. Most homes rest close together on straight and narrow streets that branch off Castle Hayne Road. Bungalows, ranch-style homes and shotgun-style cottages are the most common, but new construction is adding