Eastwind-Piney Acres, located between Market Street and Gordon Road, is a residential and suburban Wilmington neighborhood with pine-shaded streets and low-slung ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Market Street corridor near Gordon Road, where local eateries, service storefronts, and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Nearby anchors such as Castle Street Kitchen, The Cargo District, and Wilmington Brewing Company add a creative, small-batch counterpoint to the area’s quiet blocks. Yards, mature trees, and modest porches shape an outdoors-forward feel. Side streets favor walking loops and bike spins, while nearby green space and waterways keep the landscape close. Architecture stays practical and varied, with mid-century lines mixed into newer infill.
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Interior features
Partially cleared and wooded topography
Exterior features
Paved road frontage on a city street and state road
Lot dimensions approximately 50 x 133 x 36 x 165
Partially cleared lot with wooded areas
Located in the Greenwood Estates subdivision
Home design
Residential lot (land)
Zoned MHP
Construction
No other structures on the property
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Directions: From Eastwood Road and Military Cutoff Rd head towards downtown, turn right on Wrightsville Avenue, go approximately 1.8 miles and turn right on French Road; property will be on the left
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.127 acre desirable lot located near Wrightsville Ave, close to Novant Health complex, UNCW, and plenty of local dining and shopping options. The lot was previously approved for a mobile home permit. CFPUA fees have been paid, so now all that is left to do is build, tap-on to water/sewer, and come home!
Hive MLS #100465936
Oct 29, 2024
Sold
$100,000
Oct 4, 2024
Relisted
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Sep 11, 2024
Listed
$114,000
1138 French Rd Wilmington NC --- approx 0.26 acre raw vacant lot just off Wrightsville Ave. .. near Novant Health complex and UNCW campus. .. see photos for layout and location --- NOTES: CFPUA has confirmed water/sewer are available to the lot, however taps have not yet been installed. .. .. measurements may be approximate, based on multiple data sources including LA manual efforts
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$212 (−62.0%)
$104,100
2024
$557 (+3.0%)
$104,100
2023
$541 (−0.6%)
$64,000
2022
$544 (−0.7%)
$64,000
2021
$548 (+160.0%)
$64,000
2020
$211
$64,000
2019
$211
$20,000
2018
$211
$20,000
2017
$211
$20,000
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0.26 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
New Hanover County
APN
R05618-009-023-000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
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Wilmington, NC • 28403
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Wilmington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1138 French Rd
$120,304
$9,596 under list price of $130K
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