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Sip your coffee on the front porch of this lovely 1940's cottage, in the desireable Brookwood community, with a view of your white picket fence and one of Wilmington's massive, stunning Live Oaks. The character is abundant, and the updates are as well! Some of the updates include granite counter-tops and tile in the bathroom, granite counter-tops and new sink in the kitchen, new stainless steel dishwasher and refrigerator, kichen backsplash, a new roof on the main part of the house in 2024, irrigation in the lush front yard, and the driveway has even been extended for additional parking! Step out onto the large back deck, great for entertaining, and enjoy an expansive, fenced in back yard, which backs up to a park! This gem has it all, and is right in the center of everything that Wilmington has to offer, from the charm of it's historic downtown, to the beautiful surrounding beaches. Schedule a showing today for an opportunity to make this charming home your own!
Sold for $385,000
$385,000
218 Borden Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
2beds
1,226sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$385,500 Zestimate®
$314/sqft
$1,988 Estimated rent
Home value
$385,500
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Listed by:
Carla D Lewis 910-612-5220,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Bought with:
Beatty Pittman Real Estate Team LLC, C37146
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100518401
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Den, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Den
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23 x 10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Gas Log
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,226
- Total interior livable area: 1,226 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Paved
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 53' x 151' x 53' x 151'
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: R05407010003000
- Zoning: R-7
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Tar/Gravel,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brookwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $314/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $208,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,810
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 58 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $385,000-3.5%$314/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $399,000$325/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $399,000-3.6%$325/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $414,000-0.2%$338/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $415,000-3%$338/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $428,000+73.6%$349/sqft |
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| 3/31/2020 | Sold | $246,500+0.8%$201/sqft |
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| 3/2/2020 | Pending sale | $244,500$199/sqft |
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| 2/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $244,500$199/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,525 +39.4% | $429,000 +106.2% |
| 2024 | $1,810 +3% | $208,100 |
| 2023 | $1,758 -0.6% | $208,100 |
| 2022 | $1,769 -0.7% | $208,100 |
| 2021 | $1,781 -3.7% | $208,100 +18.5% |
| 2020 | $1,850 | $175,600 |
| 2019 | $1,850 | $175,600 |
| 2018 | $1,850 | $175,600 |
| 2017 | $1,850 +5.1% | $175,600 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $1,760 +4.6% | $158,800 |
| 2015 | $1,682 +4.4% | $158,800 |
| 2014 | $1,610 | $158,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $158,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $158,800 -11.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $179,020 |
| 2010 | -- | $179,020 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $98,214 |
| 2004 | -- | $98,214 |
| 2003 | -- | $98,214 |
| 2002 | -- | $98,214 |
| 2001 | -- | $98,214 |
| 2000 | -- | $98,214 |
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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