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#100512950, Listing office: Intracoastal Realty Corp
$428,000 List price
218 Borden Ave Wilmington, NC 28403
2 beds
1 full
1,226 sqft
0.2 acres
$349 / sqft
House
Property details
About 218 Borden Ave
Sip your coffee on the front porch of this lovely 1940's cottage, in the desireable Brookwood community, with a view of your white picket fence and one of Wilmington's massive, stunning Live Oaks. The character is abundant, and the updates are as well! Some of the updates include granite counter-tops and tile in the bathroom, granite counter-tops and new sink in the kitchen, new stainless steel dishwasher and refrigerator, kichen backsplash, a new roof on the main part of the house in 2024, irrigation in the lush front yard, and the driveway has even been extended for additional parking! Step out onto the large back deck, great for entertaining, and enjoy an expansive, fenced in back yard, which backs up to a park! This gem has it all, and is right in the center of everything that Wilmington has to offer, from the charm of it's historic downtown, to the beautiful surrounding beaches. Schedule a showing today for an opportunity to make this charming home your own!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,226 sqft
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year built1947
ParkingGravel, Paved
MLS #100518401
Fireplace1
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Disposal
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Gas Log
- Fireplace: 1
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Gravel, Paved
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $428,000
- Price/SqFt: $349
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,758
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: If driving on Independance Blvd toward Market St, turn left on Wrightsville Avenue, right on Colonial Dr, left on Metts Ave, and right on Borden Ave. The ouse in on the left.
- Year Built: 1947
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,226 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
- MLS Number: 100518401
- Office Name: Intracoastal Realty Corp
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Home Sold | $246,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $208,100 | $1,758 |
| 2022 | $208,100 | $1,768 |
| 2021 | $208,100 | $1,780 |
| 2020 | $175,600 | $1,849 |
| 2019 | $175,600 | $1,849 |
| 2018 | $175,600 | $1,849 |
| 2017 | $175,600 | $1,759 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Forest Hills Global Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•602 Colonial Dr
3
Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design
Public Magnet KG-5
0.4 mi
•2150 Chestnut St
2
Rachel Freeman School of Engineering
Public Magnet KG-5
0.8 mi
•2601 Princess Place Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $32,535. Typical income of Wilmington, NC residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
53%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
61%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Wrestling
NBA/WNBA
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Express/Express For Men
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cicis Pizza
Starbucks
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Infiniti
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Talk/Personality
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 218 Borden Ave
The listing price of 218 Borden Ave property is $428,000.
The property 218 Borden Ave is a house located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403.
Active Listing: 218 Borden Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 218 Borden Ave are: Forest Hills Global Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Rachel Freeman School of Engineering (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), The International School at Gregory (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Williston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Wilmington Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), New Hanover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Career Readiness Academy at Mosley Plc (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,758 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 31, 2020 for $246,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 218 Borden Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 218 Borden Ave is 1,226 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 218 Borden Ave is 1947.
This home is located at 218 Borden Ave in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28403 in the Midtown neighborhood. This 1,226 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $428,000.
Over 68 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Wilmington, NC. In the same period over 191 listings were sold below the listed price and 71 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Wilmington, NC real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 0.1%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $442,021, while the average time on the real estate market was 39 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.