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Industry on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington
First developed in the 1940s as a residential area for workers at the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company during World War II, Longleaf Park is a primarily industrial area along the Cape Fear River and 4 miles south of downtown Wilmington. Most of the original shipbuilder housing was demolished after the war; today, there is a smattering of residences beside the neighborhood's warehouses, offices, processing plants and undeveloped land. Still, homes in the area are desirable for their relative affordability and convenience to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and downtown. "I sold [a house] there to an investor who was thinking he could rent it to a nurse from the hospital. It's great for renters," says Sherri Ingle, Realtor at Intracoastal Realty Corporation and Wilmington resident since 2002. "It's quiet and centrally located."
Longleaf Park is mostly industrial area four miles south of downtown Wilmington.
Carolina Beach Road sits on Longleaf Park eastern boarder.
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Remains of a 1940s shipbuilding community
The area between Shipyard Boulevard and River Road just east of Carolina Beach Road used to be Maffitt Village, a large complex of homes built by the Wilmington Housing Authority in the 1940s for employees of the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company (now the North Carolina State Ports Authority). Although a few original duplexes remain, most of the over 4,000 housing units were demolished after World War II. The remains of many of these residences, including brick foundations, abandoned roads, manholes and debris, are still scattered throughout the woods just south of Sumter Drive and the J.C. Roe Center on Worth Drive.
The WWII battleship North Carolina is a museum ship on the Cape Fear River.
You can sail the 4 miles up the Cape Fear River to Historic Wilmington from Longleaf Park.
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Residences between commercial and undeveloped land
Today, there are a few housing developments interspersed throughout Longleaf Park. "It's mostly an industrial area, with a few residential homes and condos. I would consider it more of an investment opportunity," Ingle says. Belmont, a subdivision on the north side of Longleaf Park, has modest, wood-sided ranches mostly built in the 1960s and valued between $175,000 and $275,000. Homes sit on small lots with unpaved driveways. The Sunnyvale and Southgate subdivisions on Longleaf Park's eastern side primarily consist of brick ranches built between the 1950s and '70s and priced between $250,000 and $400,000. Cars park on private driveways, and tall trees separate homes on half-acre lots. The southern end of Longleaf Park has townhouses and condo units priced between $250,000 and $300,000 and a handful of single-family, new traditional homes built within the last 5 years for between $475,000 and $550,000. Hawthorne at Indy West and Riverwood Apartments are among the options for renters in the neighborhood.
Many of the older homes in Longleaf Park were built in the 70s.
Many of the newer homes in Longleaf Park are built close together with smaller yards.
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New Hanover County Public Schools serving the neighborhood
Students living in the neighborhood's northern end typically begin at Sunset Park Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Students in the southern end attend Alderman Elementary School, which earns a B. Students from both schools progress to B-minus rated Williston Middle School and B-plus rated New Hanover High School. New Hanover High School, located downtown, is the oldest high school in Wilmington and still operates in its original 1922 building. Juniors and seniors at the school can apply for the Lyceum Academy, a program that offers advanced classes and interdisciplinary coursework. The J.C. Roe Center is also in the neighborhood off Worth Drive. This alternative school exclusively teaches public school students in sixth through 12th grades who have been suspended long-term from their regular schools, are transitioning back to the standard school setting from an extended hospital stay, or are or coming from a juvenile detention center.
Sunset Park Elementary School in Wilmington, NC has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
New Hanover High School
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Shopping and dining off Independence Boulevard and Carolina Beach Road
K38 Baja Grill, a popular local chain, is just off Independence Boulevard. K38 serves Mexican dishes like fajitas, enchiladas and tacos alongside its signature margaritas. Nearby Savor Southern Kitchen serves Southern brunch favorites like fried chicken biscuits, grits and country ham. Locals pick up groceries at Harris Teeter and Food Lion on the neighborhood's southeast corner. For more shopping, dining and entertainment, downtown Wilmington's Riverwalk is about 4 miles north. On this 1.75-mile-long riverwalk along the Cape Fear River, tourists and locals can pop into boutiques, enjoy a cone at ice cream shops like Gelarto, and end their day with some seafood overlooking the water at restaurants like Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill – among many other options.
The Harris Teeter is located just accros Independence Blvd from Longleaf Park.
K38 Baja Grill is a popular local chain serving Mexican food and margaritas.
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Legion Sports Complex and events downtown
Legion Sports Complex is about a mile and a half north of Longleaf Park. The complex has a stadium with seating for up to 6,000 people, as well as a baseball field that's home base for the Wilmington Sharks – a collegiate summer baseball team in the Coastal Plain League. Two miles east, Cameron Art Museum invites visitors to explore pieces from North Carolina artists from the 1800s to today. Downtown Wilmington hosts the area's largest events, including the North Carolina Azalea Festival in April and Riverfest in October, attracting hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to Wilmington's waterfront.
The Historic Wilmington is only 4 miles north from Longleaf Park.
You can dine on a private balcony looking out over the Cape Fear River at Floriana.
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Boating at Greenfield Park and more recreation
Longleaf Park has no parks within its boundaries, but the 250-acre Greenfield Park is 3 miles north. Greenfield Lake is popular among fishers, boaters and kayakers, while hikers and bikers enjoy the trail around the lake. Visitors can spot wildlife like blue herons and even alligators in the area. Greenfield Park also has tennis and pickleball courts, a playground and a skate park. Kids attend after-school care programs and summer camps at the Boys and Girls Club off Vance Street and spend time rollerblading with friends at Scooter's Family Skating Center. Boat owners can keep their boats at Wilmington Marine Center or Watermark Marina on the Cape Fear River in the neighborhood. For ocean access, Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach are both about 10 miles east.
Residents can bike around Greenfield Park, a 190-acre park.
The Cape Fear River runs along Wilmington's River Road Park.
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Port of Wilmington and more industry in Longleaf Park
Businesses in Longleaf Park include Apex Oil Company, Suburban Propane and Net Logistics LLC, a trucking company. The Port of Wilmington extends along the banks of the Cape Fear River from the neighborhood's northwest corner. "You're more likely working [in Longleaf Park] if you're blue collar, rather than moving there," Ingle says. The city of Wilmington also has office buildings off River Road, including Wilmington Traffic Engineering and City of Wilmington Recycling & Trash. Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant is on the west side of the neighborhood. Residents say they can smell the plant when driving by or in the plant's immediate vicinity, but residential developments are far enough away that smells aren't present. Residents can drive or take the Wave Transit bus along Carolina Beach Road to downtown Wilmington. Wilmington International Airport is 8 miles north, and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is 2 miles northeast.
Longleaf Park Cape Fear River.
Longleaf Park waterways.
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