$449,706Average Value$233Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Midtown neighborhood hidden in the forest off College Road
With streets such as Green Forest Drive and Pine Cone Road, Long Leaf Hills has a fitting name and equally fitting amenities. The woodsy Long Leaf Park and the rolling greens of Wilmington Municipal Golf Course hug this small, lush neighborhood. The winding Hewletts Creek is to the south. Along with all this natural space comes a friendly community. “People go out of their way to look you in the eye when you pass by,” says Tricia Bursell, a Blue Coast Realty Corporation Realtor. “It’s as though everyone is looking forward to meeting new friends.” Bursell lives in neighboring Pine Valley and adds that the area is popular with families. “A lot of money is spent on creating outdoor spaces that are inviting for families. There are like 15 breweries in a 5-mile radius. They all have games and are dog friendly.” The neighborhood’s location is also key. “You’re less than 15 minutes from Wrightsville Beach, less than 15 from Carolina Beach, and less than 15 from downtown. So, you get the best of everything in the area,” Bursell says.
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Brick ranch-style homes surrounded by tall trees
Long Leaf Hills is in bustling Midtown, but the neighborhood’s tree cover gives it a quiet and secluded feeling. Properties are shaded by towering pines, mature magnolias and flowering pink azaleas. Three-bedroom midcentury brick ranch-style homes with attached garages or carports dominate the architectural landscape here, spreading out on lots about half an acre in size. However, an outlying cluster of four-bedroom raised ranch-style homes and split-level builds sits on Parkwood Drive. With no HOA, yards are manicured to individual taste, often decorated with small garden beds and shaped shrubs. Of note, driveways in the neighborhood range from pristine concrete slabs to aging pavement or gravel. As for price, the average home value in Long Leaf Hills is below the Wilmington area average of $550,000. Properties typically fall between $300,000 and $500,000. Potential buyers should be aware that hurricanes can hit Wilmington, and the nearby Hewletts Creek has a risk of flooding.
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Highly rated schools less than 2 miles away
Winter Park Elementary earns a B rating from Niche and has a supportive community. Every student is given school supplies free of charge, and the PTA hosts fundraisers to pay for field trips, ice cream socials and classroom supplies. Roland-Grise Middle gets an A-minus and ranks as the No. 4 public middle school in New Hanover County. John T. Hoggard High receives an A grade and is considered one of the top public high schools in the Wilmington area. All three schools are less than two miles from the neighborhood. Cape Fear Academy, Wilmington Preparatory Academy and Coastal Christian High School are some of the closest private options. The neighborhood is about 2 miles from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the city’s largest university with about 18,000 students and 1,400 employees.
Roland-Grise Middle School is a school located in New Hanover County in Wilmington, NC.
Niche.Com gives John T. Hoggard High School an A score.
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Ride Wave Transit into downtown Wilmington
The main thoroughfares of Oleander Drive and College Road are nearby to reach destinations around the city. “College Road connects to I-40 and goes all the way to Carolina Beach,” says Lewis Adorno, an employee at the nearby Pomegranate Books. Downtown Wilmington is about 5 miles away, and the popular Wrightsville Beach is about 6 miles away. Wilmington International Airport is about a 7-mile drive. Residents can easily catch a ride with Wave Transit, which has three bus routes in the neighborhood. “People want to move to this area if they need public transportation because it’s very accessible and convenient,” Bursell says. Most amenities are not reachable by foot, but a narrow sidewalk along Long Leaf Hills Drive leads into Long Leaf Park. The area’s bike-friendly streets connect the River to the Sea Bikeway, stretching from the Cape Fear River downtown to Wrightsville Beach.
Residents can easily catch a ride with Wave Transit in LongLeaf Hills.
Downtown Wilmington is a great place to grab dinner and not far from Long Leaf Hills.
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Train like a ninja warrior at Long Leaf Park
A neighborhood path takes residents to the expansive Long Leaf Park. This forested green space features nature trails shaded by tall pine trees. With multiple ballfields and courts, this park is often used for exercise. “You’ll see all kinds of groups meeting there,” Bursell says. The Long Leaf Ninja Course, modeled after the obstacles featured on the reality TV game show “American Ninja Warrior,” is a unique feature. Adorno, who’s lived in Wilmington for nearly 15 years, says people love to take their pets to the off-leash dog park. There’s also a splash pad and playground. Golfers can tee off at Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. Famed course architect Donald Ross designed the public 18-hole championship course. “It’s incredibly popular. There are beautiful rolling hills, it’s so well-kept, and the cost for the average person is not sky-high,” Bursell says. Nearby, residents can pay a $10 drop-in fee to swim at the YWCA Lower Cape Fear, which offers water aerobics and swim team programs.
Train like a ninja at Long Leaf Hills Park.
Long leaf Park in Wilmington has 2 off leash dog park for big dogs and small.
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Eat, shop and play along Oleander Drive
Businesses big and small line Oleander Drive, and many have cultivated communities. Craft beer lovers head to The Brewer’s Kettle to enjoy a pint before finding a four-pack to take home. Tabletop gamers meet at Cape Fear Games. Or, when they’re hungry, they head next door to play at the Sideboard Café. Residents rave about the eclectic vibe, delicious flavors and low prices at Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn, a local brand since 2000. “They have every concoction of every authentic Mexican food you could ever dream of, and they’ll do things at will if you decide you want to combine a couple of things,” Bursell says. Fast-casual chains, including Cava and Panera Bread, are outside Independence Mall. “It has something for everybody, and there’s never a problem with parking,” Bursell says. Several grocery stores are within a few miles of the neighborhood, including Harris Teeter, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market.
Tabletop gamers meet at Cape Fear Games in Long Leaf Hills.
Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn, a local brand since 2000 in Long Leaf Hills.
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There are about a dozen churches close to Long Leaf Hills.
Houses of Worship
There are about a dozen churches in the Midtown area for those seeking a faith community. “When I first moved here, I did my church shopping, and I found that there are a lot of churches that are all about inclusiveness,” Bursell says. “You’ll find a lot of nondenominational, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Catholic churches.”
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Parks in this Area
Hugh MacRae Park Dog Exercise Area
Hugh MacRae Park Playground
Hugh MacRae Park
Long Leaf Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Transit
Airport
Wilmington International
21 min drive
Bus
South College Nb & Cascade Rd
Bus
South College Rd Nb & Ywca
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Long Leaf Hills
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Long Leaf Hills, Wilmington sell after 3 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Long Leaf Hills, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $466,250, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
499
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,536
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,551
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
65.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
64''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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