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Walkable neighborhood bordering the University of North Carolina Wilmington
College Acres-Hillsdale borders the University of North Carolina Wilmington. There’s a variety of housing options in the neighborhood, accommodating long-term residents and college students alike. The 15-mile Cross City Trail goes through, leading walkers or bikers through UNCW’s campus or, if they like, all the way to Wrightsville Beach’s boardwalk. Since the pandemic, Wilmington has seen a lot of expansion, and recently constructed townhouses in the neighborhood are a result of this growth. “It’s more common for people to be from out of state than from here,” says Realtor Amanda Gonzalez with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, who has lived in Wilmington for over a decade.
The River to the Sea bike path is a favored walking route for College Acres-Hillsdale residents.
College Acres-Hillsdale is located directly north of UNCW's campus.
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Walking to coffee shops and grocery stores
There’s a large commercial presence on the neighborhood’s west end, near U.S. Route 17. Here, locals can grocery shop at Lowes Foods or eat out at one of the various restaurants, like Carolina Ale House, a laid-back sports bar serving pub fare and beer. In the morning, they can walk to two coffee shops: Social Coffee and Supply Co. and Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen. Gonzalez explains that it’s common for folks to walk to get coffees in the morning or to grab lunch. “It’s one of the most pedestrian friendly areas in town,” she says. “It’s one of the easiest areas to walk in Wilmington.” Might As Well Bar & Grill is popular come lunch or dinner time, dishing American fare from a laid-back interior. For dessert, Crumbl Cookies, with its weekly menu of rotating flavors, has a location in this area. There are also many big-box stores, like Best Buy, HomeGoods and The Home Depot. The popular mixed-use Mayfaire Town Center is about 3 miles from the neighborhood. Here, visitors can see a movie, shop at retailers like Anthropology and dine out at restaurants like The Melting Pot, which serves fondue and has both fixed and seasonal menu items.
Social Coffee in College Acres-Hillsdale is the go-to spot for students' caffeine fix.
Might as Well Bar & Grill in College Acres-Hillsdale has an outdoor bar for patrons.
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Wandering Airlie Gardens, soaking up the sun at Wrightsville Beach
The Airlie Gardens are about 3 miles from the neighborhood. Here, flower-lined paths lead past sculptures and fountains, a chapel made of iridescent bottlecaps reflects the sun and numerous community events occur throughout the year. The summertime concert series brings out families on blankets and lawn chairs to listen to live music under the weaving branches of the iconic Airlie Oak. The gardens are illuminated with holiday lights in the winter during the popular Enchanted Airlie event. Visitors can stroll under bright hanging ornaments or watch the light bounce of the water. For a day in the sun, Wrightsville Beach, with its Crystal Pier, sand dunes and beachgrass, is about 5 miles from the neighborhood, while Carolina Beach and its quaint surrounding town and boardwalk are 15 miles south.
A family from College Acres-Hillsdale enjoys beach time under the pier.
Friends from College Acres-Hillsdale enjoy kayaking in the waters of the Intracoastal.
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New Hanover County Schools
Students are zoned for New Hanover County Schools. They can attend College Park Elementary School, which receives a B-minus from Niche, before M.C.S. Noble Middle School, which earns an A-minus. They can finish their public education at New Hanover High School, which gets a B-plus from Niche and offers the Marine Science Academy. In partnership with UNCW, this program offers college-level oceanography and biology courses to enrolled students. Due to its proximity to UNCW, many residents take daily walks through the campus or watch the Seahawks play in various sports games. “The businesses around the college all promote the Seahawks,” Gonzalez says. “People go to their sports games or run on the track. A lot of people walk or bike around their, since the Cross-City trail goes through the campus.”
The student-teacher ratio is 13:1 at College Park Elementary School.
M.C.S. Noble Middle serves over 600 students in the Wilmington, NC area.
The AP participation rate at New Hanover High School is 48%.
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Single-family homes, apartments and condos
College Acres-Hillsdale features an eclectic mix of home styles. A-frame properties sit beside farmhouses and bungalows, but ranch-style homes make up most of the neighborhood’s housing stock. Brown pine needles scattered on the ground can occupy more space than grass on lots. Potential homebuyers can find a ranch-style property for between $325,000 and $645,000, while a split-level or Colonial Revival home, many of which have front porches and pools or fire pits in the back, will cost $560,000 to $665,000. There are also Colonial-style townhouses in College Acres-Hillside that range in price from $295,000 to $423,000. They’re typically built with a mix of brick and siding, feature garages and sit in the southern part of the neighborhood, within walking distance to UNCW. To further accommodate college students, condos, such as The Campus Edge, cost about $75,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit and about $130,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit. There are also a lot of apartment complexes in College-Acres Hillsdale where many college students live.
A row of Ranch homes in College Acres-Hillsdale is shaded by mature trees.
A Cape Cod home in College Acres-Hillsdale showcases a manicured lawn.
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Getting around College Acres-Hillsdale
College Acres-Hillsdale is bordered by U.S. routes 17 and 74. The former connects to U.S. Interstate 40, which leads throughout the Carolinas, while the latter takes locals to Wrightsville Beach. The Wave Transit bus has scattered stops in the neighborhood that lead around the city. Wilmington’s Historic District, with its late 19th-century and early 20th-century structures that earned it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, is about 7 miles west. In case of emergency, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is about 6 miles from College Acres-Hillsdale. And to travel from their quaint coastal town to anywhere in the world, locals can head to the Wilmington International Airport, which is about 7 miles northwest of the neighborhood.
Getting around town is easy with Wave Transit from College Acres-Hillsdale.
The downtown sky near College Acres-Hillsdale never disappoints.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,079
Median Age
27
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,846
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,044
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.8%
College Graduates
27.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
57.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
64''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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