Over an acre of land with a 100+ yr old home in the Forest Hills community of Wilmington now available! Tucked back amongst the trees & mature azalea bushes is this 106 year old home that is filled with character & is waiting for it's next caretaker. Stacked double rocking chair front porches welcome you home & invite you inside where you'll find an oversized living room with built-ins. More built-ins are in the formal dining room. The kitchen has a charming window over the sink & an informal eating space. The downstairs primary bedroom has a brick wood burning fireplace, walk-in closet, & its own full bathroom. Dedicated laundry room just off the screened porch. There's also a half bathroom downstairs for guests. Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms, an open loft, & another full bathroom. This home is being sold ''as is'' and is ready for a renovation. Forest Hills is a sought after community ideally nestled in the heart of Wilmington, a short drive to practically everything- downtown, shopping, & beaches.
Sold for $540,000
$540,000
2611 Columbia Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
4beds
2,163sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
1.25 Acres Lot
$542,600 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$2,925 Estimated rent
Home value
$542,600
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brittany L Allen 910-352-4012,
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Bought with:
Christian A Cardamone, 238762
Aloha Wilmington Real Estate
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100569316
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Den, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Den
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18 x 9
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 26 x 13
Heating
- Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet
- Attic: Scuttle
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,163
- Total interior livable area: 2,163 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened, Balcony, Front Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 1.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 7.5' x 434' x 175' x 279' x 68' x 250'
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R05412002003000
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $502,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,958
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Sold | $540,000$250/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Pending sale | $540,000$250/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $540,000$250/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100569316 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,959 -29.5% | $502,800 +4.2% |
| 2024 | $4,198 +3% | $482,500 |
| 2023 | $4,077 -0.6% | $482,500 |
| 2022 | $4,101 -0.7% | $482,500 |
| 2021 | $4,129 +15% | $482,500 +41.5% |
| 2020 | $3,592 | $341,000 |
| 2019 | $3,592 | $341,000 |
| 2018 | $3,592 | $341,000 |
| 2017 | $3,592 +2% | $341,000 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $3,520 +4.6% | $317,700 |
| 2015 | $3,364 +4.4% | $317,700 |
| 2014 | $3,221 | $317,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $317,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $317,700 +3.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $305,756 |
| 2010 | -- | $305,756 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $167,457 |
| 2004 | -- | $167,457 |
| 2003 | -- | $167,457 |
| 2002 | -- | $167,457 |
| 2001 | -- | $167,457 |
| 2000 | -- | $167,457 |
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Neighborhood: Forest Hills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Forest Hills ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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Estimated market value
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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
- 28403
- Forest Hills
- 2611 Columbia Avenue
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