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Woodberry Forest

Woodberry Forest

$608,560 Average Value
$254 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

A forested suburb in central Wilmington

Woodberry Forest sounds like something out of a classic fairy tale. While talking cartoon squirrels and songbirds can't be counted among this Wilmington suburb's residents, there are plenty of the regular variety, thanks to the area's wealth of lush trees. Sitting just off South College Road, Woodberry Forest is close to the Pine Valley Country Club, beautiful parks and top-rated public schools. Residents enjoy living between Downtown and Wrightsville Beach, meaning great restaurants and attractions are under 15 minutes away. "It's in a very good school district, it's centrally located, close to parks, close to the beach," says Art Ricks, a Realtor with Ricks Realty and a resident of Woodberry Forest. "I love it — that's why I live here."

Woodberry Forest features a variety of home styles.
Woodberry Forest features a variety of home styles.
Woodberry Forest residents are never far from a stunning sunset over the river.
Woodberry Forest residents are never far from a stunning sunset over the river.
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The beach is a quick drive away

College Road is easily accessible just west of the community and leads commuters to Shipyard Boulevard, a major highway that'll take them to Downtown, Wrightsville Beach and many other nearby Wilmington destinations. "Wilmington is the biggest small town in North Carolina," says Ricks. "Everything is pretty close to each other." However, access to a vehicle is essential, as there aren't any nearby bus stops.

Woodberry Forest is just 7 miles from Wrightsville Beach.
Woodberry Forest is just 7 miles from Wrightsville Beach.
The marina at Wrightsville Beach, just a few miles from Woodberry Forest, offers water access.
The marina at Wrightsville Beach, just a few miles from Woodberry Forest, offers water access.
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Stately Colonial Revivals make up the area

Large, new traditional homes comprise the community, with most sitting between 2,000 and 3,700 square feet. Colonial Revival architecture is typical in the area, with stately columns and rows of windows. Homes sit on lots with plenty of acreage and include sought-after features such as decks, in-ground swimming pools and widely paved driveways. "Not many houses are available here—and when one does go up for sale, they sell quickly," says Ricks. Lawns are meticulously manicured in this community, and sidewalks are lined with mature trees, providing plenty of shade for neighborhood strolls. Home prices range from $515,000 to $740,000.

Traditional brick homes in Woodberry Forest sit on quarter-acre lots or larger.
Traditional brick homes in Woodberry Forest sit on quarter-acre lots or larger.
A Cape Cod home nestles under mature trees in Woodberry Forest.
A Cape Cod home nestles under mature trees in Woodberry Forest.
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Holiday magic on Kirby Smith Drive

Every winter and fall one specific house in Woodberry Forest lights up the neighborhood — referred fondly to as Woodberry Lights. The Wulf family, who live on Kirby Smith Drive, take holiday decorations seriously. Each Halloween, they host a spooky haunted house and throw a party for other families in the area. During the winter holidays, they put on a light show that attracts people from all over Wilmington, with over a hundred people making the drive each year on Christmas Eve. About 40,000 animated lights, 37 inflatable decorations, snowmen, Santas, animated spinning trees and more cover this house on Kirby Smith Drive, transforming an ordinary suburban street into a magical holiday paradise. Locals drive up, tuning their radios to 101.1 FM to see the lights dance and flicker in tune with the music. The Wulf family also hosts Snow Nights, in which snow machines create a winter wonderland and hot chocolate is handed out to neighbors. It's just a slice of what makes this community special.

Most homes in Woodberry Forest feature in-ground swimming pools.
Most homes in Woodberry Forest feature in-ground swimming pools.
Colorful homes showcase Woodberry Forest's unique style.
Colorful homes showcase Woodberry Forest's unique style.
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Top-rated New Hanover County schools

Holly Tree Elementary School earns its overall Niche grade of A-minus. "We have a very strong community base here," says Dr. Mary Jones, Principal of Holly Tree Elementary. "The PTA is very involved. They put on fall festivals, movie nights, you name it." The school is a Leader in Me School, which means it teaches students to follow the seven habits from Steven R. Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" "We also have a very strong science department and one of the best music departments in the area," says Jones. "Susan Gardner is our music teacher, and she's the lead music teacher for the entire district. We do several musical performances a year." After school, Holly Tree offers YMCA programs to further enrich students' lives and support working parents. This isn't the only top-rated school in the area. Woodberry Forest students go on to attend Roland-Grise Middle School, which has an A-minus Niche grade, and John T. Hoggard High School, which earned an A grade and was ranked the third-best public high school in the Wilmington area. "It's a very sought-after area," says Jones. "Many children ride their bikes or walk to school; it's a safe and friendly community."

Holly Tree Elementary School is a school located in New Hanover County in Wilmington, NC.
Holly Tree Elementary School is a school located in New Hanover County in Wilmington, NC.
Roland-Grise Middle School is located in Wilmington, NC in New Hanover County.
Roland-Grise Middle School is located in Wilmington, NC in New Hanover County.
John T. Hoggard High School received an A on NIche.
John T. Hoggard High School received an A on NIche.
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Wade Park offers scenic walking trails

At the southeast end of the neighborhood sits Wade Park, a roughly 17-acre park offering a long list of amenities including a half-mile-long walking trail with bridges that cross the local creek, a playground, shaded picnic areas and ample opportunities to spot wildlife such as wading birds, fiddler crabs and fish in the creek. "The Wilmington Cross-City Bike Trail can be accessed from Wade Park," says Ricks. "You can easily bike from the park to the beach." West of Woodberry Forest is the Pine Valley Country Club, where locals have been playing golf since 1955. The golf course is an 18-hole private championship course suitable for golfers of all skill levels. Slightly further west, about a five-minute drive away, is Halyburton Park. Gently rolling sandhills and towering pine trees comprise this 60-acre park and nature preserve. Visitors can explore a paved ADA-friendly path that surrounds the park and other scenic nature trails or kayak along the surface of the park's pond. The park also offers nature programs, workshops, fitness classes and other fun events.

Wade Park connects to the Cross City Trail via wooden bridges.
Wade Park connects to the Cross City Trail via wooden bridges.
The Environmental Center at Halyburton Park offers educational classes for Woodberry Forest.
The Environmental Center at Halyburton Park offers educational classes for Woodberry Forest.
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Guy Fieri-approved seafood

The Pine Valley Shopping Center is just west of the neighborhood, across College Road. There, locals can pick up their groceries at Publix, pick up their prescriptions at Walgreens and pick up dinner at Something Fishy Seafood. "If you like fried seafood, you'll love Something Fishy," says Ricks. The locally owned and operated seafood shack was featured in Season 28 of Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," and it wowed with its clam chowder, fried trout, scallops and hush puppies — made with their own hush puppy mix, of course. The shopping center is also home to Brewster's Ice Cream and a Zaxby's Chicken when one craves a nationally-known favorite.

Something Fishy Seafood is a favorite lunch spot for Woodberry Forest residents.
Something Fishy Seafood is a favorite lunch spot for Woodberry Forest residents.
Woodberry Forest residents choose Publix to restock their pantries.
Woodberry Forest residents choose Publix to restock their pantries.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Wilmington International

25 min drive

Woodberry Forest Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$385,000
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,610
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$280,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$254

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
572
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1990
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,518
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,988

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 Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,318
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$74,402
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,210

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
45.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%

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®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

18 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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