Carolina Place
Neighborhood in Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County 28403
Historic homes in pastel shades
Homes in this registered historic district were mainly built between 1905 and 1941. Smaller bungalows and Craftsman between 900 and 1,300 square feet are typical. Other styles include Queen Anne, Classical Revival and Colonial Revival. "We do have some bigger houses," Orr says. "As you go closer to Market Street, some of the houses are pushing 3,000 square feet." A two-bedroom bungalow will start in the low $200,000s and go as high as the mid $600,000, depending on if a home was recently renovated or needs updates. A larger Queen Anne or Colonial Revival will range from the low $500,000s to the high $700,000s. Homes tend to sit closer together here, but there is room for gardening. Jacki Hedgecock, Broker and Luxury Property Advisor at Christie's International who flipped a house in the neighborhood, says, “There’s a little produce garden where neighbors share their produce with each other.”
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Traveling on the Cross-City Trail
In the center of the neighborhood, Wallace Park is a quiet green space with a playscape and basketball court. People can walk their dogs along the unpaved walking trail by a creek filled with fish and turtles. The 15-mile Cross-City Trail is a multi-use, off-road option for alternative transportation. "Pretty soon, the trail will connect right through Wallace Park and end at the new train station downtown," Orr says. Carolina Place is about 9 miles from the nearest beach, and Wilmington is also known for its riverfront, which includes the Riverwalk and Water Street Park.
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An A-rated high school with interesting extracurriculars
Forrest Hills Global Elementary scores a C-plus on Niche, while Williston Middle earns a B-minus. Hoggard High has an A-rating and allows students to graduate with an International Baccalaureate diploma, which creates an international standard and utilizes an integrated curriculum. The high school offers over 50 clubs and activities, including Paws for a Cause, E-Sports and Investment Club.
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Live music from the neighborhood band
When summer comes around, Carolina Place hosts an annual yet unofficial neighborhood porch concert series. "There's a neighborhood band that plays on the front porch at different houses," Orr says. "People just show up with a cooler and lawn chairs. It's just neighbors playing music." The neighborhood also goes all out for Halloween with extravagant decorations. "They go insanely overboard," Orr adds. "Freaky stuff." Being so close to downtown, residents can participate in the city's annual events like The North Carolina Azalea Festival and Riverfest.
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A convenient location outside of downtown Wilmington
Carolina Place is less than 2 miles from Downtown Wilmington. "We're a two-minute car ride to downtown proper," Orr says. The neighborhood has sidewalks on both sides of the road, making it convenient to jog or walk to a local restaurant. It is bordered by Market Street and U.S. 17, which connects to I-40. Wilmington uses Wave Transit and has bus stops close to the neighborhood. Wilmington International Airport is a 3.2-mile, or roughly 8-minute drive away.Walkable eateries in a foodie town
"Carolina Place is within walking distance of the Cargo District," Orr says. "A big developer put in tons of shops and restaurants." One of those spots is Mess Hall, which opened in 2020. It serves burgers, chicken sandwiches, and vegan options with crispy tater tots on the side. Beat Street is a fast-casual offshoot of the local butcher chain True Blue. The eatery has a changing menu that encourages both the chef and diner to explore. "It's a foodie town," Orr says. "On the restaurant front, you've got to be good to survive down here." More shopping and dining options are located downtown, less than 2 miles away, or Independence Mall, around 3 miles away. Harris Teeter, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are all within a similar range.
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Joyelle Ronan
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Team Thirty 4 North
Team Thirty 4 North
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
(910) 679-9760
527 Total Sales
1 in Carolina Place
$497,000 Price
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Ed Wagenseller
Ed Wagenseller
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
(910) 356-9055
131 Total Sales
1 in Carolina Place
$416,000 Price
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Rob Warwick
Rob Warwick
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
(910) 807-7356
395 Total Sales
3 in Carolina Place
$725K - $775K Price Range
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Baxter Cheek
Baxter Cheek
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Innovate-OIB Mainland
(910) 460-3681
189 Total Sales
1 in Carolina Place
$353,000 Price
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Team Hardee Hunt & Williams
Team Hardee Hunt & Williams
Responds QuicklyHardee Hunt & Williams
(910) 406-6094
181 Total Sales
1 in Carolina Place
$349,000 Price
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Stephanie Manke
Stephanie Manke
Responds QuicklyBlueCoast Realty Corporation
(910) 839-7293
85 Total Sales
1 in Carolina Place
$310,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Carolina Place Playground
Wallace Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Carolina Place | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Carolina Place Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carolina Place, Wilmington sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Carolina Place, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $462,375, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$462,375
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$323
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
726
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1927
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,353
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,807
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$985 - $1,505 per month
- The Creek
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 451+ Sq Ft
- 2247 Wrightsville Ave
- Wilmington, NC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,581
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,411
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,603
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
46%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.6%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%
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®
47
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Brookwood
A small and quiet Wilmington neighborhood with historic homes and a park
Carolina Heights
Historic streetcar suburb district, minutes from Old Wilmington
Forest Hills North
Central Wilmington neighborhood known for its lavish estates
Forest Hills South
Stately properties, just blocks from Cape Fear Country Club
The Bottom
Historic homes blocks from the Castle Street Arts District
Devon Park
Traditional suburban neighborhood bordered by two parks east of Midtown
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