Location, Location!! All brick ranch located on quiet street. Cape Fear Hospital very close by. Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire and Downtown all within approximately 5 minutes from this home. Almost half an acre waiting for your creative attention. This home has a mud room off the carport, and although identified as a 2nd bedroom there is an optional room (office/craft or play) that could with some modifications become a 3rd bedroom. With this age of home you also have a laundry room. New HVAC in 2015. Home Warranty offered with sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sharon Pate-Batts• Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Bought with Valentine-Wallace Group Valentine• Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Charming brick ranch with hardwoods. A perfect opportunity for investment property or 1st time home buyers. Large back yard, close to shopping, beach and UNCW. Sold in ``AS IS CONDITION''
Hive MLS #30312030
May 6, 2003
Sold
$82,000
$53/sq ft
Jan 31, 2003
Listed
$99,500
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,537 (−24.0%)
$154,600 + $243,100
$397,700
2024
$2,021 (+3.0%)
$154,600 + $243,100
$397,700
2023
$1,963 (−0.6%)
$95,900 + $136,400
$232,300
2022
$1,975 (−0.7%)
$95,900 + $136,400
$232,300
2021
$1,988 (+11.7%)
$95,900 + $136,400
$232,300
2020
$1,779
$95,900 + $136,400
$232,300
2019
$1,779
$45,100 + $123,800
$168,900
2018
$1,779
$45,100 + $123,800
$168,900
2017
$1,779 (+10.7%)
$45,100 + $123,800
$168,900
2016
$1,607 (+4.6%)
$45,100 + $123,800
$168,900
2015
$1,536 (+4.4%)
$45,100 + $100,000
$145,100
2014
$1,471
$45,100 + $100,000
$145,100
Tax history for 214 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,537 (−24.0%)
$154,600 + $243,100
$397,700
2024
$2,021 (+3.0%)
$154,600 + $243,100
$397,700
2023
$1,963 (−0.6%)
$95,900 + $136,400
$232,300
2022
$1,975 (−0.7%)
$95,900 + $136,400
$232,300
2021
$1,988 (+11.7%)
$95,900 + $136,400
$232,300
2020
$1,779
$95,900 + $136,400
$232,300
2019
$1,779
$45,100 + $123,800
$168,900
2018
$1,779
$45,100 + $123,800
$168,900
2017
$1,779 (+10.7%)
$45,100 + $123,800
$168,900
2016
$1,607 (+4.6%)
$45,100 + $123,800
$168,900
2015
$1,536 (+4.4%)
$45,100 + $100,000
$145,100
2014
$1,471
$45,100 + $100,000
$145,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,508
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R05617-009-012-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R-15
Residential District
This district is established for low density residential development and other compatible uses. Recognition of the existing residential development pattern located within the city and on its fringes creates a need for this district to preserve the character of these established neighborhoods and protect their associated property values. Land uses considered harmful to the health, safety and welfare of district residents shall be prohibited from infringing upon the livability of the residential areas within the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Off Street, On Site, Paved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Coverings
Appliances: Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Wood
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Patio And Porch Features: None
Fencing: Chain Link
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1553
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.41
Lot Size Dimensions: 85 x 166 x 128 x 159
Lot Size Area: 0.41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Zoning: R-15
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Location Information
Directions: From Oleander to Wrightsville Avenue. Turn left. Go to Huntington (just before Cape Fear Hospital) turn right. Take first left on Forest Road, house will be down on your right.
Subdivision Name: Piney Acres
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,508
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1970
County: New Hanover County
APN: R05617-009-012-000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
College Park Elementary at Sidbury Road
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Williston Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
6/10
John T Hoggard High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$378,000 – $458,000
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