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Seagate

Seagate

Neighborhood in Wilmington, North Carolina

New Hanover County 28403

$511,692 Average Value
$313 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Subdivisions close to popular beach attractions

Seagate is a residential area of Wilmington just north of Highway 17 with subdivisions developed between the 1960s to today. This quiet neighborhood is a short drive from many of Wilmington's most popular outdoor spots, making it easy to live an active coastal lifestyle. Locals can paddleboard along the Intracoastal Waterway, lay out on the sand at Wrightsville Beach or wander among the blooming flowers of Airlie Gardens – all within 4 miles of home. "It's fun to have the weekend where you can go on the water, or if it's a pretty afternoon, you can go enjoy it after work," says Sherri Ingle, Realtor at Intracoastal Realty Corporation and Wilmington resident since 2002. "And you're close to the Mayfaire area and Landfall, which have all our nice restaurants and boutiques."

The Seagate neighborhood short drive from many of Wilmington's most popular outdoor spots.
The Seagate neighborhood short drive from many of Wilmington's most popular outdoor spots.
The Wrightsville Beach is only 4 miles away from Seagate.
The Wrightsville Beach is only 4 miles away from Seagate.
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Coastal lifestyle near Wrightsville Beach

The Intracoastal Waterway spans 3,000 miles along the east coast and connects to Bradley Creek in the neighborhood. Locals take out their boats from Bradley Creek Marina to ride along the waterway, and paddleboarding and kayaking are also popular pastimes in the Intracoastal. People hang out and have parties at Masonboro Island, just south of Wrightsville Beach along the waterway. “Masonboro is really hot for young people. On holiday weekends, you could almost walk from boat to boat,” Ingle says. Airlie Gardens is just east of Seagate and has walking trails among the manicured blooms. Walkers and bicyclists get outside on the Cross City Trail, which spans across Wilmington, or The Loop at Wrightsville Beach, a 2.5-mile paved path that goes along the water and Wrightsville Beach’s small downtown. Families cool off at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park’s waterpark, just off Highway 17, or head indoors to play laser tag and arcade games.

Locals take out their boats from Bradley Creek Marina to ride along the waterway.
Locals take out their boats from Bradley Creek Marina to ride along the waterway.
You are never far from a fishing spot in the Seagate neighborhood.
You are never far from a fishing spot in the Seagate neighborhood.
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Ranches and a handful of new builds

Residential streets in Seagate don't have one cohesive look: some houses sit side by side along cul-de-sacs in small subdivisions, and others are more isolated. Homes are separated by tall trees or even woods in some areas. Most streets don't have sidewalks, and cars park in private driveways. "The area doesn't have a ton of new construction because it's already been developed, but there are random lots here and there [with new builds]," Ingle says. Ranches built in the 1970s cost between $300,000 and $425,000, while newly built modern coastal homes with all-white exteriors and wood shake detailing can range from $1 million to $1.5 million. The most expensive homes back up to Bradley Creek, which "at high tide, will take you out to the Intracoastal," Ingle says. Bradley Creek does, however, mean there is an increased flood risk for some homes in the neighborhood. Three-bedroom townhouse units typically cost between $300,000 and $400,000.

Many of the homes in Seagate have big yards with large trees.
Many of the homes in Seagate have big yards with large trees.
Modern coastal homes are popular in the Seagate neighborhood.
Modern coastal homes are popular in the Seagate neighborhood.
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Events in Airlie Gardens

Airlie Gardens hosts a summer concert series on select Fridays from June through September. Residents bring their lawn chairs and blankets to hang out and listen to live music spanning genres like funk, jazz, soul and pop among the trees. A 500-year-old live oak tree is the garden's centerpiece and the backdrop to the summer night concerts. Blooms & Brews in March is an event that invites the public to wander among over 100,000 blooming flowers in the garden. The Airlie Gardens also serves as the venue for the private after-party for sponsors of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Held each year in April along Wilmington's Riverwalk, the Azalea Festival is Wilmington's largest event, featuring pageants, street vendors, performances and parades spanning over a week.

Airlie Gardens is a serene place in Wilmington.
Airlie Gardens is a serene place in Wilmington.
Long Leaf Park
Long Leaf Park
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Shopping and dining in Mayfaire and Wrightsville Beach

Mayfaire is about 3 miles north of Seagate and has well-recognized stores and restaurants such as Pottery Barn, Williams & Sonoma, Cold Stone Creamery and Cava among its options. "Anything close to Mayfaire is sought-after," Ingle says. Wrightsville Beach Brewery is just off Oleander Drive in the neighborhood and serves freshly caught seafood, southern fare and beers on tap. For more options, downtown Wilmington's Riverwalk – which has 200 local shops and restaurants – is about 7 miles west, and Wrightsville Beach is less than 4 miles east. "If you blink, you'll miss downtown Wrightsville Beach, but there are a lot of great restaurants around there," Ingle says. Popular spots include Jimmy's, a dive bar with dollar bills and other mementos tacked all over the wall and ceiling, and South Beach Grill, a seafood spot with a patio overlooking the boat docks in the Banks Channel. For groceries, locals can visit the Harris Teeter or Lidl off Eastwood Road.

The Shed is the go-to spot for beach rentals, Wrightsville gear, and refreshing drinks.
The Shed is the go-to spot for beach rentals, Wrightsville gear, and refreshing drinks.
You can find well recognized shops like Talbots at the Mayfaire Town Center.
You can find well recognized shops like Talbots at the Mayfaire Town Center.
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Well-rated New Hanover County schools

Students typically begin at Bradley Creek Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche, before progressing to A-minus-rated Roland-Grise Middle School and A-rated John T. Hoggard High School. Hoggard High offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, where students take advanced courses in six subjects focusing on global awareness and critical thinking. Students can focus on areas of interest and earn college credit through the IB program. Friends School of Wilmington is a private Montessori school just south of the neighborhood serving kindergarten through eighth grades.

Bradley Creek Elementary School is located in Wilmington, NC.
Bradley Creek Elementary School is located in Wilmington, NC.
Roland-Grise Middle School is a school located in New Hanover County in Wilmington, NC.
Roland-Grise Middle School is a school located in New Hanover County in Wilmington, NC.
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UNCW, downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach are nearby

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is about 2 miles west of Seagate. Wilmington International Airport is 9 miles northwest of Seagate, and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is 6 miles west. Riders can drive or bike to Wrightsville Beach via Highway 17 and US-76 (though some bike lanes run along busy streets). Overall, Seagate is car-dependent.

The Seagate neighborhood is only minutes from the beach, shopping, and dining.
The Seagate neighborhood is only minutes from the beach, shopping, and dining.
The Seagate neighorhood is only 30 minutes away from the Carolina Beach Amusement Park.
The Seagate neighorhood is only 30 minutes away from the Carolina Beach Amusement Park.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Wilmington International

22 min drive

Bus

Oleander Dr Eb & Giles Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Seagate US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 8 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$453,750
Median Single Family Price
$532,450
Median Townhouse Price
$625,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$313
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Months of Supply
6.00
Median List Price
$602,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
385
Median Year Built
1988
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,710
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,797
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
963
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,152
Median Age
35
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$46,437
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,630

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.5%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
% Population in Labor Force
72.6%
Above 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

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

18 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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