Must see! This charming 3 bedroom Cottage style home features a large primary bedroom with separate office/Sunroom and a private bath tucked away from the rest of the house. The floor plan is open and welcoming, with warm hardwood throughout, a beautiful fireplace and a kitchen island that you cant help but love. The kitchen features a natural gas range, open shelving and subway tile that completes the look. The dining room features custom built ins, and plenty of room for family dinners. Situated in the neighborhood of Brookwood, on a beautiful tree lined street, the large fenced yard backs up to Wallace Park, which offers plenty of green space for the kids. The beautiful back deck overlooks the yard and has plenty of space for relaxing during the warm summer nights. Come see this home today!
This home is centrally located, just 5 min from downtown Wilmington, 5-10 min from popular shopping, groceries and UNCW, 15 Min to Wrightsville Beach.
Sold for $455,000
$455,000
216 Borden Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
3beds
1,717sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$491,400 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$2,669 Estimated rent
Home value
$491,400
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Listed by:
Ross Howe 910-520-1783,
The Coastal Brokers LLC
Bought with:
Nicole N Valentine, 267576
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100446310
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination, Formal
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Walk-in Shower, Gas Log
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,717
- Total interior livable area: 1,717 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Gas Log
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100 x 53 x 100 x 53
Details
- Parcel number: R04819016001000
- Zoning: R-7
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Brookwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $235,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,989
- Date on market: 6/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 118 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2024 | Sold | $455,000-3.2%$265/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Pending sale | $469,900$274/sqft |
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| 8/27/2024 | Price change | $469,900-2.1%$274/sqft |
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| 7/16/2024 | Price change | $479,900-2%$279/sqft |
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| 7/8/2024 | Price change | $489,900-2%$285/sqft |
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| 6/10/2024 | Price change | $499,900-3.8%$291/sqft |
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| 5/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $519,900+124.1%$303/sqft |
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| 11/4/2016 | Sold | $232,000-1.2%$135/sqft |
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| 10/17/2016 | Pending sale | $234,900$137/sqft |
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| 9/8/2016 | Price change | $234,900-0.5%$137/sqft |
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| 7/18/2016 | Price change | $236,000-3.7%$137/sqft |
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| 4/26/2016 | Price change | $245,000-1%$143/sqft |
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| 3/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $247,500$144/sqft |
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| 3/1/2016 | Pending sale | $247,500$144/sqft |
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| 3/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $247,500+3.8%$144/sqft |
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| 7/15/2015 | Listing removed | $238,500$139/sqft |
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| 5/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $238,500-0.6%$139/sqft |
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| 4/13/2015 | Listing removed | $240,000$140/sqft |
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| 9/19/2014 | Price change | $240,000-2%$140/sqft |
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| 8/29/2014 | Price change | $244,900-2%$143/sqft |
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| 5/23/2014 | Price change | $249,900-2%$146/sqft |
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| 4/29/2014 | Price change | $254,900-1.6%$148/sqft |
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| 2/26/2014 | Listed for sale | $259,000+12.6%$151/sqft |
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| 12/4/2012 | Sold | $230,000-2.1%$134/sqft |
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| 9/13/2012 | Price change | $234,900-2.1%$137/sqft |
Source: Intracoastal Realty Corp. #472727 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $239,900$140/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,662 +30% | $452,300 +92.1% |
| 2024 | $2,048 +3% | $235,400 |
| 2023 | $1,989 -0.6% | $235,400 |
| 2022 | $2,001 -0.7% | $235,400 |
| 2021 | $2,015 -15.5% | $235,400 +4% |
| 2020 | $2,385 | $226,400 |
| 2019 | $2,385 | $226,400 |
| 2018 | $2,385 | $226,400 |
| 2017 | $2,385 +3.2% | $226,400 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $2,311 +4.6% | $208,600 |
| 2015 | $2,209 +4.4% | $208,600 |
| 2014 | $2,115 | $208,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $208,600 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $207,000 -19.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $257,253 |
| 2010 | -- | $257,253 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $132,105 |
| 2004 | -- | $132,105 |
| 2003 | -- | $132,105 |
| 2002 | -- | $132,105 |
| 2001 | -- | $132,105 |
| 2000 | -- | $132,105 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Hills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Forest Hills ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Hills
- Middle: Williston
- High: New Hanover
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
- 28403
- Forest Hills
- 216 Borden Avenue
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