$269,547Average Value$242Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
Port City community close to downtown, home to new shopping mall
Barclay West-Hanover Heights sits in a sweet spot between the suburbs and downtown Wilmington. “It’s almost like the suburbs but being close to downtown,” says Derek Criscitiello, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage who’s lived along the North Carolina coast his entire life. "You get the best of both worlds: bigger lots, nice homes but still in the heart of the city." Barclay West-Hanover Heights gets its name from the established subdivision in its northern half and the new retail development filling its southern end. A dense forest of pines sits in the middle. Surrounded by retail corridors, the community offers quick access to area parks, an acclaimed art museum and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, one of the city’s top employers. The area is also home to more than a dozen houses of worship, including Cape Fear Presbyterian Church, Temple Baptist Church and the nondenominational Lifepoint Church.
Ranch-style homes on half-acre lots shaded by pines
Single-family homes line narrow, unmarked streets north of the dense forest in Barclay West-Hanover Heights. The neighborhood features primarily midcentury ranch-style homes with a mix of brick, shingle and vinyl siding, resting on lots about a half-acre in size. However, a small collection of pastel patio homes from the late 1980s fills the HOA-controlled Southwood subdivision off Shipyard Boulevard, where properties come with monthly fees of around $275. The neighborhood’s maturity can be seen in its concrete and gravel driveways, which vary in condition and lead to attached garages and carports. Tall pine trees and magnolias shade modestly landscaped front yards. While lawns are spacious, living space is on the smaller side, averaging around 1,300 square feet, significantly below the national average of 1,928 square feet. Home prices declined 3% from 2023 to 2024, now ranging from $240,000 to $330,000. The neighborhood also has two condo communities with units from $198,000 to $275,000.
The new Pointe at Barclay mall features a movie theater
Barclay West-Hanover Heights is home to one of Wilmington’s newest shopping malls, the Pointe at Barclay. This sprawling development features familiar chains, local businesses, medical offices and the Pointe 14 movie theater. French cuisine and high tea are the specialties at Far From France Bakery and Bistro, while Peño Mediterranean Grill offers a casual setting for gyro bowls and platters. The Cameron Art Museum sits across from the mall. Visitors can stroll through a sculpture garden, explore the rotating exhibits or take an art class. Harris Teeter and Food Lion anchor smaller shopping centers and strip malls lining U.S. Route 421 and Independence Boulevard. Independence Mall, Wilmington’s only indoor mall, offers name-brand and department-store shopping less than 3 miles away.
Eugene Ashley High inspires the next marine scientists
New Hanover County Schools offers some school choice. Students can apply to one of four specialty high schools or one of the system's traditional high schools, each of which has a signature program. Most of the neighborhood feeds into Edwin A. Alderman Elementary. Earning an overall rating of B from Niche, the school backs up to Piney Ridge Nature Preserve, home to the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden. In the spring, students can walk around the garden’s rare habitat to spot Venus flytraps and several varieties of pitcher plants. Williston Middle School receives a C-plus. Its student-run news team regularly publishes the Williston Sun, a print and digital paper detailing school happenings, as well as a podcast. Eugene Ashley High gets a B and offers a Marine Science Academy. The neighborhood is also close to several private schools, including the A-plus-rated Cape Fear Academy.
Hanover Heights Neighborhood Park and nearby city green spaces
From a neighborhood pocket park to one of Wilmington’s largest green spaces, outdoor recreation is close by in Barclay West-Hanover Heights. Hanover Heights Neighborhood Park is hidden between homes along Adelaide Drive, and it features a playground and a picnic table shaded by towering pines. The 250-acre Greenfield Park draws visitors from around the city. Centered around the expansive Greenfield Lake, it has a range of activities, including fishing, kayaking and skateboarding. The park is also home to the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, which hosts concerts and free performances by Cape Fear Shakespeare. On the west side of the lake, Legion Stadium offers an outdoor pool and pickleball courts. The Wilmington Sharks, a collegiate summer-league baseball team, play at Buck Hardee Field. The Gary Shell Cross City Trail parallels South 17th Street for bike rides around Halyburton Park, a nature preserve with beehives maintained by the New Hanover County Beekeepers Association. The Midtown YMCA at Temple Baptist Activity Center sits just south of the neighborhood, offering members access to a gymnasium, group fitness classes and personal training. More than 10 golf courses dot Wilmington, and the 18-hole course at Pine Valley Country Club is a little over a mile from the neighborhood.
Driving, biking or riding a bus around Wilmington
The neighborhood has quick access to U.S. Routes 421 and 117, two main roads through the city. Downtown Wilmington is less than 6 miles north, and Carolina Beach, a popular beach-day destination, is roughly 12 miles south. “If you want to go downtown, it’s only like 15 minutes or so,” says Elisa Roels, the owner of Cape Fear Realty Group, who’s lived in Wilmington for over two decades. "Carolina Beach is 20 minutes away." Wave Transit buses stop along Route 117 and South 17th Street for rides to the Riverfront District and Midtown. Bike lanes line Independence Boulevard, which features several Gary Shell Cross City Trail access points. Wilmington International Airport is about 7 miles north.
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Parks in this Area
Greenfield Park
Halyburton Park
Long Leaf Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Hanover Heights Neighborhood Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Barclay West-Hanover Heights
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barclay West-Hanover Heights, Wilmington sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Barclay West-Hanover Heights, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $273,595, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo, perfectly situated in a vibrant community. This spacious home features an open floor plan, modern finishes, and plenty of natural light. The primary bedroom offers a comfortable retreat with an en-suite bathroom, while an additional bedroom providing versatility for family, guests, or a home office.The complex offers exceptional
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo, perfectly situated in a vibrant community. This spacious home features an open floor plan, modern finishes, and plenty of natural light. The primary bedroom offers a comfortable retreat with an en-suite bathroom, while an additional bedroom providing versatility for family, guests, or a home office.The complex offers exceptional
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo, perfectly situated in a vibrant community. This spacious home features an open floor plan, modern finishes, and plenty of natural light. The primary bedroom offers a comfortable retreat with an en-suite bathroom, while two additional bedrooms provide versatility for family, guests, or a home office.The complex offers exceptional
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,930
Median Age
39
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,012
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,943
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
36.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
64''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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