Holly Tree
Neighborhood in Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County 28409
Separate subdivisions in a similar style
Most single-family homes in the area tend to be Craftsmans with one- or two-car garages built in the early 2000s. Homes sit close together on sidewalk-lined streets, usually ending in cul-de-sacs. Some homes in the area are not a part of homeowners associations, while some subdivisions have their own homeowners associations, including The Holly Glen Estates and The Cottages at Holly Glen. Prices in Holly Tree start at $435,000 and can go as high as $740,000, depending on square footage. The Townhomes at Holly Glen range from $230,000 to $440,000. The Woods at Holly Tree is an all-inclusive senior living community located in the neighborhood.
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A convenient location off of a busy road
Holly Tree Road is located off of North Carolina Highway 132, which runs along College Road. Most residents rely on cars as their main source of transportation, but there is a Wave Transit bus stop outside the neighborhood along College Road. Sidewalks along Holly Tree Road end towards College Road, and crosswalks are not clearly defined, so walking outside of the neighborhood isn’t very safe. “They do have plans on bolstering the public transportation here,” says Jan Roggeman, a Realtor with 1st Class Real Estate Coastal Choice who has lived in Wilmington for 10 years. “That’s going to come along with all of different road projects that are happening.” The 8- to 10-mile drive to Wilmington International Airport will take around 20 minutes. A drive to the Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk will take about 6 miles, while a trip to Wrightsville Beach will take around 7 miles in the opposite direction.
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A Top 100 school in the state
Holly Tree Elementary and Roland-Grise Middle both earn an A-minus grade on Niche. In 2023, Holly Tree Elementary School was No. 82 out of 100 on the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Elementary and Middle School Rankings list for North Carolina public schools. Hoggard High scores an A. As a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, it was named North Carolina’s choice for ESPN Honor Roll, a national honor for schools demonstrating high standards of inclusion, in 2023.
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Local eateries and shopping at Independence Mall
Gabe’s, Big Lots and Harris Teeter are the main stores that form Long Leaf Mall. “It’s an outdoor Strip mall,” Roggeman says. “It’s not a shopping destination, but it’s good for a quick errand.” On the other side of the parking lot is C Street Mexican Grill. The locally owned and operated restaurant opened in 2020 and serves tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Residents can find eateries along College Road, including Tandoori Bites and Jimbo’s Breakfast & Lunch. Independence Mall, Wilmington's only enclosed shopping mall, offers a mix of clothing stores, restaurants and small businesses.
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A match at the Holly Tree Racquet & Swim Club
Residents can use the tennis courts and pool with a Holly Tree Racquet & Swim Club membership. They offer tennis clinics for all ages, and kids can join the Holly Tree Piranhas swim team. When the private club went on the market in early 2024, members created a petition for the city of Wilmington and New Hanover County to purchase the club. The fate of the club is currently unknown. The Lower Cape Fear YWCA also has a pool and health and wellness programs for women of all ages. Masonboro Island is only accessible by boat. “It’s a barrier island off of the coast that’s in between Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach,” Roggeman says. “It’s uninhabited, but definitely a popular spot for locals to go out on their boats, go to that barrier reef island and surf.” Pine Valley Country Club and Long Leaf Park are within a few miles of Holly Tree.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gary Traflet
Gary Traflet
Responds QuicklyLiving Seaside Realty Group
(910) 807-4160
206 Total Sales
1 in Holly Tree
$395,000 Price
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Lauren Ricks
Lauren Ricks
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
(910) 208-4887
109 Total Sales
1 in Holly Tree
$736,000 Price
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Greg Barber
Greg Barber
Responds QuicklyBarber Realty Group Inc.
(910) 679-9995
224 Total Sales
3 in Holly Tree
$407K - $675K Price Range
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Chip Moore
Chip Moore
Responds QuicklyHanover Real Estate Partners
(910) 807-3786
57 Total Sales
1 in Holly Tree
$348,000 Price
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Buddy Blake
Buddy Blake
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
(910) 557-8537
464 Total Sales
2 in Holly Tree
$385K - $475K Price Range
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Nicole Valentine
Nicole Valentine
Responds QuicklyIntracoastal Realty Corp
(910) 839-5856
381 Total Sales
1 in Holly Tree
$572,000 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
Riverfront Park
Long Leaf Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Holly Tree | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Holly Tree Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Holly Tree, Wilmington sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Holly Tree, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $557,450, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$548,000
Median Sale Price
$557,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$548,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$222
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
327
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
2001
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,376
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,015
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,369
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,848
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
63.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.5%
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®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19
/ 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.
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