Live the quiet life just minutes from the beach without paying beach prices. Well maintained 3 bed, 2 bath brick home on 1/3 acre in a peaceful neighborhood one mile from the bridge to Pleasure Island. Many updates including complete renovation of kitchen & both bathrooms, T & G wood ceilings in family room, foyer & master, new paint throughout & crown molding. Kitchen features include granite countertops, rollout shelving, under cabinet lighting and high end appliances. Beautiful screened porch overlooks large fenced in backyard. New roof 2016, Trane HVAC 2014, water heater 2026, garage door 2019 & opener 2025. Plumbing upgraded to PEX 2026. Two car garage has utility sink & large wall cabinets for storage. Irrigation system on well. Great home in a fantastic location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$238Price/Sq.Ft.
$20/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Foley• Sound and Sea Realty LLC
Bought with Jessika Jarrell• Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-CB
Est. $3,035 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 705 Valley Brook Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100565188
Jun 1, 2026
Sold
$505,000
$238/sq ft
May 10, 2026
Contingent
—
May 7, 2026
Price Changed
$519,000
$244/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Price Changed
$529,000
$249/sq ft
Apr 6, 2026
Listed
$539,000
$254/sq ft
Hive MLS #100231947
Sep 28, 2020
Sold
$321,000
$151/sq ft
Aug 17, 2020
Listed
$319,900
$151/sq ft
+42
Wonderfully maintained 3 bed, 2 bath brick home (wheelchair accessible) in the lovely, quiet neighborhood of Telfair Forest. Large lot with fenced back yard. Lots of hard wood trees and beautiful landscaping. Separate well for front and back irrigation system updated in 2018. Open floor plan, updated kitchen, master bath, and guest bath. Huge walk-in closet/wooden shelving. Beautiful 16x15 covered screened porch added in 2011, and attached 15x8 outside deck. New roof 2016, new HVAC 2014, new garage door 2019, elegant new front door 2019. All appliances remain, including new French door stainless steel refrigerator/freezer. Roll-out shelves in lower kitchen cabinets. Granite countertops, under counter lighting. Gas fireplace in great room. Formal dining room plus spacious breakfast nook, sunroom/office, and dedicated laundry room. Lot and lots of windows with attractive plantation shutters throughout the house. Generous attic storage. This home has been very well maintained and updated, in a neighborhood of only 37 homes. Very low HOA dues. No city taxes. Telfair Forest is less than a mile from Snows Cut Bridge and the beaches of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. A jewel of a home, really not to be missed.
Hive MLS #30404596
Oct 15, 2007
Sold
$312,500
$147/sq ft
Aug 28, 2007
Listed
$339,000
$160/sq ft
+3
Well maintained Brick home with vinyl trim in a desirable neighborhood close to the beach. Large master bath with Garden tub and seperate shower. Laminate and title. Open living area with plantation shutters throughout. Large private back yard with brick patio. Seperate well for front and back irrigation system. Generous attic Storage. Seller will provide $3,000.00 towards closing costs or upgrades.
Hive MLS #30372935
Aug 25, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 24, 2006
Listed
$339,000
$160/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,454 (−18.3%)
$124,700 + $425,900
$550,600
2024
$1,780 (+0.3%)
$124,700 + $425,900
$550,600
2023
$1,774 (−0.9%)
$70,200 + $256,400
$326,600
2022
$1,791 (−0.5%)
$70,200 + $256,400
$326,600
2021
$1,800 (+15.6%)
$70,200 + $256,400
$326,600
2020
$1,557
$70,200 + $256,400
$326,600
2019
$1,557
$58,000 + $188,200
$246,200
2018
$1,557 (−2.3%)
$58,000 + $188,200
$246,200
2017
$1,594 (+1.9%)
$58,000 + $188,200
$246,200
2016
$1,564 (+7.6%)
$58,000 + $188,200
$246,200
2015
$1,454 (+1.7%)
$58,000 + $167,800
$225,800
2014
$1,429
$58,000 + $167,800
$225,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,044
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R08510-011-009-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R-15
Residential-15 District
The purpose of the Residential-15 (R-15) District is established to provide lands that accommodate very low to low density residential development that can serve as a transition between very low density residential development patterns and smaller lot, more dense residential areas of the County. District regulations discourage development that substantially interferes with the quiet residential and recreational nature of the district.
Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Convection Oven, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Entry Level: 1
Sq. Ft.: 2123
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.35
Lot Size Dimensions: 87 x 176 x 87 x 176
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Zoning: R-15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,084.03
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $240
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $20
Schools Information
Elementary School: Carolina Beach
Middle Or Junior School: Murray
High School District: New Hanover
High School: Ashley
Location Information
Directions: Take Hwy 421 (Carolina Beach Road) South towards Carolina Beach, pass The Cape, take next right, on Valley Brook Road at Telfair Forest entrance. Home is on the right, sign in yard.
Subdivision Name: Telfair Forest
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,044
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: New Hanover County
APN: R08510-011-009-000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Carolina Beach Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
Charles P Murray Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Eugene Ashley High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
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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, 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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Wilmington, NC • 28412
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$514,000 – $623,000
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