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Neighborhood bordering University of North Carolina Wilmington
In Eastwind-Piney Acres, Spanish moss hangs over the roads, darkening them even when the coastal sun shines. Sea pine needles are scattered on yards, sometimes occupying more space than grass. The neighborhood backs up to the University of North Carolina Wilmington, but that doesn’t mean it’s a hub for off-campus housing. “Some properties are rented by students, but the majority are owned,” says Realtor Amanda Gonzalez with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, who has lived in Wilmington for 12 years. “It’s a popular area, with the Cross-City Trail that goes straight to Wrightsville Beach and the college right there.” Residents are also a short drive from Wilmington’s most popular destinations – Wrightsville Beach, the Airlie Gardens, the Historic District and Mayfaire Town Center. So many attractions within walking or driving distance explains why this is such a popular area for long-term residents to put down roots.
The River to Sea bike path passes through Eastwind-Piney Acres and UNCW's campus.
The bridge to Wrightsville Beach is a favorite walking spot for Eastwind-Piney Acres residents.
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Wandering Airlie Gardens and sunbathing at Wrightsville Beach
The tulip-lined pathways and hanging Spanish moss of the Airlie Gardens are about 2 miles from the neighborhood. The Airlie Oak, a large tree with twisting branches and draping leaves, is the park's centerpiece. A summer concert series is held in its shade, and visitors bring blankets and chairs to listen to family-friendly live music. Every Tuesday from May to September, the garden opens its butterfly house, teaching the public about different kinds of butterflies and their lifecycle. The session concludes when the instructor releases the butterflies, and they fly up to the glass roof toward the sunlight breaking through. Around the holidays, Enchanted Airlie illuminates the grounds. Christmas lights reflect off the water and bathe plants in their glow. But at all times of year, visitors wander the scenic grounds, visiting sites like the bottle chapel. This small structure resembles a stained-glass window, with reflective, iridescent bottlecaps depicting two trees under a bright blue sky. Nearby, the Bradley Creek Marina and the Creekside Yacht Club are where many locals dock their boats. For a day in the sun, the sandy dunes and swaying grass of Wrightsville Beach are about 5 miles from the neighborhood.
A family from Eastwind-Piney Acres enjoys a day at Wrightsville Beach.
You can pay to dock your boat at the sandbar near Eastwind-Piney Acres.
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Older homes and new construction
There’s a large commercial presence on U.S. Route 17, just outside the neighborhood. Along this road, locals can grab groceries from Tidal Creek Co-op, which sells local produce and hot prepared food. It hosts the Wilmington Farmers Market, where vendors sell produce every Saturday morning year-round – rain or shine. Further up the street is the Lumina Commons shopping center, where there’s a Harris Teeter grocery store, as well as numerous restaurants that are great options for dates or family meals. Brasserie Du Soleil serves French food under low light; Blueberry’s Grill dishes brunch and mimosas from their outdoor patio, where blue wicker chairs sit beside white columns; and Sweet n Savory Café serves American food and pastries from its onsite bakery. The modern mixed-use Mayfaire Town Center shopping area is about 4 miles from the neighborhood and offers retailers like Barnes & Noble, Anthropologie and Banana Republic. There are a variety of dining options as well, from fast-casual eateries like Panera Bread and Cava to well-known chains like Longhorn Steakhouse and Red Robin. Art galleries, boutique fitness studios and a movie theatre make this a great location to spend a day in Wilmington.
Eastwind-Piney Acres locals love shopping at the Wilmington Farmers Market.
Friends from Eastwind-Piney Acres spend the day exploring Mayfaire Towne Center.
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Older homes and new construction
There’s a mix of new construction and properties from the 1960s and 70s in Eastwind-Piney Acres. Older ranch-style homes typically cost between $310,000 and $425,000. Single-family homes from the late 1990s and early 2000s on 2,000 square feet with a porch or back deck can cost $600,000 to $900,000. Recently built New Traditional homes in sidewalk-lined subdivisions like The Cottages at Bradley Creek range in price from $650,000 to $780,000. This community features pocket parks and outdoor spaces with rock paths and swinging benches under twisting tree branches. There are also townhomes available in communities like the Sea Cottages that range in price from $390,000 to $435,000. These black and white units look modern, with sleek, boxy frames.
A Craftsman-inspired home in Eastwind-Piney Acres includes a 2-car garage.
Ranch homes in Eastwind-Piney Acres are situated on spacious lots.
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IB Diploma Programme at Hoggard High
Students are zoned for New Hanover County Schools. They can attend College Park Elementary School and Williston Middle School, which both receive B-minus scores from Niche. They can graduate from John T. Hoggard High School, where Niche gives an A and ranks as the No. 3 Best Public High School in the Wilmington Area. Hoggard High also offers an IB Diploma Programme. The neighborhood backs up to UNCW, and many residents utilize the campus daily. “I have friends that go to baseball or basketball games often,” Gonzalez says. “A lot of people take daily walks through the campus.”
College Park Elementary School serves students in Eastwind-Piney Acres and the surrounding area.
The student population of Williston Middle School is 698 and the school serves 6-8.
John T. Hoggard High School has a student to teacher ratio of 19:1.
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Getting around Eastwind-Piney Acres
Residents have access to the 15-mile Cross City Trail, which leads through UNCW’s campus and leads towards Wrightsville Beach’s boardwalk. This pedestrian and bike path is part of Wilmington’s plan to expand greenways throughout the community. It provides off-road options for residents and helps mitigate traffic, leading to attractions like UNCW, the Mayfaire shopping district and Independence Mall. “People use the bike path all the time,” Gonzalez says. “It’s really common for people to walk or bike to coffee shops or the beach.” The Wave buses run along Wrightsville Avenue, encompassing the neighborhood’s southern border. In case of emergency, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is about 6 miles away. And when it’s time to fly, the Wilmington International Airport is about 8 miles northwest.
Eastwind-Piney Acres is located directly behind UNCW's main campus.
Eastwind-Piney Acres is linked to the surrounding area through Wilmington's Wave Transit system.
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