2711 Columbia Ave

Wilmington, NC 28403

$500,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,175 Sq. Ft.
$230 / Sq. Ft.
2,175
Sq. Ft.
$230
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sought after Forest Hills Cape Code home. Large rocking chair front porch. This home features main bedroom downstairs with additional two bedrooms upstairs. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a small sitting room. There is a fourth room downstairs with adjacent ½ bath that could easily be a bedroom or office. Large den includes a wood burning fireplace with French doors leading to the large deck. Lots of original character still in this home. Many upgrades. New roof scheduled to be installed in 2022....Sought after Forest Hills Cape Code home. Large rocking chair front porch. This home features main bedroom downstairs with additional two bedrooms upstairs. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a small sitting room. There is a fourth room downstairs with adjacent ½ bath that could easily be a bedroom or office. Large den includes a wood burning fireplace with French doors leading to the large deck. Lots of original character still in this home. Many upgrades. New roof scheduled to be installed in 2022. Large almost ½ acre lot with beautiful plantings. Storage barn with attached carport. Beautiful picturesque neighborhood.
  1. Listed by Debi L Byrd • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

Property Details for 2711 Columbia Avenue

Architectural Style
Historic District
Parking Features
Gravel, Circular, Off Street, On Site
Subdivision Name
Forest Hills
Zoning
R-15
Parking Total
.00
Waterfront
No
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/04/2023 09:09 AM

Property Details for 2711 Columbia Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #100360885
Days on Market3
Taxes$2,672 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1939
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,731 SF
CountyNew Hanover County

Location

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Building Information for 2711 Columbia Avenue

Stories2Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,731 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,842 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,620

Property Taxes

$223

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2711 Columbia Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Wilmington
  • State Or Province: NC
  • Postal Code: 28403
  • County Or Parish: New Hanover
  • Directions: On S College Rd, Right on Wilshire Blvd. Right on Wrightsville Ave. Right on Forest Hills Dr. Left on Columbia Dr. 2711 Columbia Dr is on the right.
  • Latitude: 34.23
  • Longitude: -77.91
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Location Type: Mainland
  • Where Located: front door
  • Legal Taxes: Zoning: R-15
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Name: No
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 170B Sec B Forest Hills
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 0
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $314,400.00
  • Parcel Number: R05412-002-008-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,672.40
  • Legal Taxes: HOA: No
  • Legal and Taxes: Deed Book: 6530
  • Legal Taxes: Deed Page: 21881.0
  • Legal Taxes: Legal: Lot 170B Sec B Forest Hills
  • Legal Taxes: PID: R05412-002-008-000
  • Legal Taxes: Plat Book: 0
  • Legal Taxes: Plat Page: 0
  • Legal Taxes: Lot #3: 170B
  • Legal and Taxes: Tax Identifier: R05412-002-008-000
  • Legal Taxes: Tax Assessed Value: $314,400.00
  • Legal Taxes: Total Real Estate Property Taxes: $2,672.40
  • Legal Taxes: Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Other Parking: Carport
  • Garage Spaces: .00
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway Spaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage Spaces: .00
  • Detached Garage Spaces: .00
  • Detached Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Driveway: Circular: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: On Site: Yes
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Williston
  • High School: New Hanover
  • Elementary School: Forest Hills
  • Legal Taxes: Elementary School: Forest Hills
  • Legal Taxes: Middle School: Williston
  • Legal Taxes: High School: New Hanover
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size Area: 0.43
  • Living Area: 2175.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75x250
  • Building Area Total: 2175.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18731.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x250
  • Lot Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18731.0
  • Total Sq Ft - Heated (Primary Separate): 2175.0
Property and Assessments
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • Property Exterior Info: New Construction: No
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Special Assessments: none
  • Current Use: Office: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame: Yes
  • Foundation: Crawl Space: Yes
Utilities
  • Utilities: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
  • Service Providers: Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Service Providers: Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
  • Service Providers: Sewer Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
  • Service Providers: Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
  • Utilities: Municipal Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities: Municipal Water: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Levels: Two: Yes
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Wood, Back Yard
  • Other Structures: Storage, Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Style: Historic District: Yes
  • Exterior Finish: Brick: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood: Yes
  • Fuel Tank: None: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Covered: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Deck: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Porch: Yes
  • On-Site Pool Spa: None: Yes
  • Exterior Structures: Gazebo: Yes
  • Exterior Structures: Storage: Yes
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Foyer, 1st Floor Master, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Mud Room, Pantry, Solid Surface, Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet, Workshop
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
  • Appliances: None, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Office Level: First
  • # Rooms: 7.00
  • # Baths - Full: 2.00
  • # Baths - Half: 1.00
  • Property Interior Info- # Baths - Total: 3.00
  • Property Interior Info: Stories: 2.00
  • Flooring: Tile: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central: Yes
  • Heating System: Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Cooktop - Gas: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Washer: Yes
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Master: Yes
  • Interior Features: Blinds Shades: Yes
  • Laundry Location: Formal: Yes
  • Rooms: Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Rooms: Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Rooms: Foyer: Yes
  • Rooms: Master Bedroom: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: First
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Features: Kitchen: Yes
  • Features: Living Room: Yes
  • Features: Dining Room: Yes

Property History for 2711 Columbia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 3, 2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100360885

$500,000
Dec 28, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503618859

$500,000

+34.3% / yr

Dec 11, 2022

Pending

NCRMLS #100360885

Dec 11, 2022

Active Under Contract

NCRMLS #100360885

Dec 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100360885

$475,000
Dec 20, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1481810503

$370,000

+4.7% / yr

Mar 30, 2016

Sold

NCRMLS #30531827

$285,000
Mar 25, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568330810

$285,000
Mar 14, 2016

Expired

NCRMLS #30527422

$299,900
Feb 16, 2016

Pending

NCRMLS #30531827

Jan 28, 2016

Price Change

NCRMLS #30531827

$289,900
Jan 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30531827

$299,900
Oct 31, 2015

Expired

NCRMLS #30521005

$310,000
Sep 14, 2015

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30527422

$309,900
Apr 17, 2015

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30521005

$319,900
Sep 1, 2014

Expired

NCRMLS #30504139

$314,900
Apr 5, 2014

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30504139

$319,900
Mar 5, 2014

Expired

NCRMLS #30501281

$349,000
Feb 3, 2014

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30501281

$349,000
Jan 31, 2014

Expired

NCRMLS #30495130

$349,000
Aug 19, 2013

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30495130

$359,000
Dec 15, 2010

Sold

NCRMLS #30447960

$285,000
Dec 6, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #301719929

$285,000
Nov 23, 2010

Pending

NCRMLS #30447960

Apr 20, 2010

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30447960

$310,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/03/2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100360885

$500,000
12/28/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503618859

$500,000

+34.3% / yr

12/11/2022

Pending

NCRMLS #100360885

12/11/2022

Active Under Contract

NCRMLS #100360885

12/08/2022

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100360885

$475,000
12/20/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1481810503

$370,000

+4.7% / yr

03/30/2016

Sold

NCRMLS #30531827

$285,000
03/25/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568330810

$285,000
03/14/2016

Expired

NCRMLS #30527422

$299,900
02/16/2016

Pending

NCRMLS #30531827

01/28/2016

Price Change

NCRMLS #30531827

$289,900
01/05/2016

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30531827

$299,900
10/31/2015

Expired

NCRMLS #30521005

$310,000
09/14/2015

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30527422

$309,900
04/17/2015

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30521005

$319,900
09/01/2014

Expired

NCRMLS #30504139

$314,900
04/05/2014

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30504139

$319,900
03/05/2014

Expired

NCRMLS #30501281

$349,000
02/03/2014

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30501281

$349,000
01/31/2014

Expired

NCRMLS #30495130

$349,000
08/19/2013

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30495130

$359,000
12/15/2010

Sold

NCRMLS #30447960

$285,000
12/06/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #301719929

$285,000
11/23/2010

Pending

NCRMLS #30447960

04/20/2010

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30447960

$310,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2711 Columbia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$126,400Additions$188,000Total$314,400
Tax Record2024$2,735 ($228 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,138 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,138 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,731 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939ZoningR-15,RESIDENTCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR05412-002-008-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2711 Columbia Avenue

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Hills Elementary
PublicK to 5

Williston Middle
Public6 to 8

New Hanover High
Public9 to 12

Mary Sidberry Mosley Plc
Public6 to 12

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