$3,859 Closing Credit¹
#100507736, Listing Office: Nest Realty
$349,900 List price
5610 Forest Ave Wilmington, NC 28403
$4,155
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,091 sqft
0.2 acres
$321 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5610 Forest Ave
Marketing/Public Remarks: Receive up to $15,000 from the North Carolina Home Advantage Program to use towards your down payment .Experience the character and charm of this move in ready sunlit 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage. It is ideally located less than 10 minutes from the turquoise shores of Wrightsville Beach and five minutes from UNCW. Enjoy proximity to popular attractions like Jungle Rapids, as well as convenient access to grocery stores, breweries, and restaurants. When walking up onto the expansive front porch you are greeted by lovely lavender and mature trees that keep the home shady throughout the day. The newer metal roof also helps keep the cottage more energy efficient. Once you step inside you'll find a home bathed in natural light that showcases the well kept oak floors and draws your eyes up to the 9 foot tall ceilings. The freshly painted interior features a newly renovated kitchen equipped with a brand-new refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave range, and a new dishwasher. The updated bathroom offers a modern touch, enhancing the home's overall appeal. For added convenience, the washer and dryer come with and are located in a mudroom right off the back porch. The back yard is treelined for privacy and is equipped with a storage shed, irrigation well, and pump house. If you are looking to expand, the attic has the potential to be fully finished. Come by and experience this lovely cottage for yourself to see the possibilities of easy coastal living. Call to to find out much more and schedule your tour!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOther, Wood Stove
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Pending with Showings)
(Pending with Showings)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,091 sqft
Lot size0.2 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingOff Street, Unpaved, On Site
MLS #100491024
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Interior: 1st Floor Master, Smoke Detectors, Wood Stove, 9Ft+ Ceilings
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Off Street, Unpaved, On Site
- Heating: Other, Wood Stove
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $349,900
- Price/SqFt: $320
- Annual Tax Amount: $957
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: when driving on Wrightsville Ave. turn on Forest Ave. Home will be a about a 100 yards down the road on the left.
- Year Built: 1940
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,091 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2 Acres
- MLS Number: 100491024
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2007 | Home Sold | $140,500 |
| Jun 14, 2007 | Home Sold | $89,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,300 | $957 |
| 2022 | $113,300 | $963 |
| 2021 | $113,300 | $969 |
| 2020 | $91,100 | $959 |
| 2019 | $91,100 | $959 |
| 2018 | $91,100 | $959 |
| 2017 | $91,100 | $872 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Bradley Creek Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•6211 Greenville Loop Rd
9
Winter Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•204 S MacMillan Ave
3
College Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•5001 Oriole 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 $50,429. The most common annual income of people living in Wilmington, NC is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
23%
<35k
70%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
62%
Single, No Kids
11%
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?
12%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
41%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Mexican League Soccer
College Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Books-a-Million
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Church's Chicken
Logan's Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Toyota
Hyundai
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Adult Hits
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5610 Forest Ave
The listing price of 5610 Forest Ave property is $349,900.
The property 5610 Forest Ave is a house located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403.
Accepting Backup Offers: 5610 Forest Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 5610 Forest Ave are: Bradley Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Winter Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), College Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roland-Grise Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Wilmington Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), MCS Noble Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Isaac M Bear Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John T Hoggard High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Career Readiness Academy at Mosley Plc (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $957 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 28, 2007 for $140,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5610 Forest Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 5610 Forest Ave is 1,091 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5610 Forest Ave is 1940.
This home is located at 5610 Forest Ave in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28403 in the Eastwind / Piney Acres neighborhood. This 1,091 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $349,900.
Wilmington, NC housing market in April 2025 saw over 47 listings sold above listed price, more than 83 sold at listed price and over 183 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Wilmington, NC increased by 10.2% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 46 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $436,350 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.