This is it! Refined Lowcountry-inspired living in a Charlestonian style community located near Wrightsville Beach, NC. Built with superior construction by Doster Building, this 4-bedroom, 4.1-bath residence combines classic architecture with a practical, open layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. Double covered front porches and gas lantern charm create a welcoming exterior, while the interior features hardwood floors, solid surface countertops, coffered ceilings, and a gas fireplace. The open floor plan includes formal living and dining spaces, offering flexibility for both relaxed gatherings and more traditional entertaining. A beautiful private patio and porch extend the living space outdoors. The second floor includes a comfortable sitting area, and the bonus recreation room with a full bath provides additional space for guests, work, or recreation. Located just one property away from two community gardens, the setting adds a distinctive neighborhood amenity and a sense of connection to the community. With its thoughtful design, quality construction, and desirable location in Wilmington, this home presents an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking style, function, and a well-established community setting.
College Acres-Hillsdale, located between College Road and Market Street, is a residential and commercial Wilmington neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and a campus-adjacent, tree-lined feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the College Rd & Oleander Dr crossroads, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a steady hum of traffic. UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium and the UNCW Arboretum act as cultural anchors, with Smith Creek threading a quieter green edge nearby. Streets mix brick one-stories, updated split-levels, and small apartment communities. Sidewalk pockets and shaded yards shape a practical, outdoors-leaning routine. Retail corridors frame the neighborhood while interior blocks stay calm and leafy.
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Market insights
5218 Old Garden Rd · $1,550,000
DAYS ON MARKET
20 days
The average home goes pending in 56 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.8%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,550,000
Median sale price in this area is $510,832. (67% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Sound system
Tray ceilings
High ceilings
Entrance foyer
Bookcases
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Window coverings
Insulated windows
Gas-log fireplace
Crawl space
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Accessible full bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Vented exhaust fan
Gas cooktop
Double oven
Convection oven
Disposal
Dishwasher
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Gas water heater
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Electric heat pump
Central air
Exterior features
Landscaped
Covered front and side porches
Fenced backyard with privacy and wrought-iron fencing
Irrigation equipment
Home design
Single-family residence
Two stories
Entry level: 1
Parking
Attached rear-facing garage with garage door opener
2 garage spaces
2 total parking spaces
Security
Security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Brick veneer and frame construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Sewer connected
Water connected
Natural gas available and connected
Underground utilities
Generator
HOA & community
Homeowners association
Association fee: $2,340 annually
Association amenities include grounds maintenance, management, a park, picnic area, and playground
Community features include a pool, sidewalks, and street lights
Electricity and solar
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The Mixed Use District (MX) is established, consistent with the policies of the comprehensive plan, to provide innovative opportunities for integrating diverse but compatible uses into a single development that is unified by distinguishable design features. The Mixed Use District is intended to provide an alternative to the predominant development pattern in Wilmington characterized by unconnected, uncoordinated commercial development along thoroughfares and limited access residential developments isolated from places to work and shop. MX may also be used to replicate the historic urban development pattern in redevelopment areas. In addition to a mixture of compatible uses, developments in this district shall provide amenities and walkways to increase pedestrian activity, decrease reliance on individual vehicles, foster transit usage, enhance the environmental quality and attractiveness of Wilmington and New Hanover County, improve the overall quality of life, and provide for the welfare of the citizens. In the event of conflict between regulations for mixed use developments and those in other sections of the City Code, the mixed use regulations shall supersede unless specifically stated otherwise.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Hotel / motel
Office
Climate risks
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, 18 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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Historical weather
Wilmington, NC • 28403
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5218 Old Garden Rd
$1,498,893
$51K under list price of $1.55M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $665K to $1.6M.