Homes for sale in Forest Cove
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About Forest Cove
Forest Cove is a residential community in Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1992 and 2004. A typical home here is about 1,350 square feet with 2 bedrooms.
In the 12 months through November 4, 2026, 7 homes sold in Forest Cove at a middle price of $326,000 (about $246 per square foot). Sellers typically received 97.7% of their first asking price, after about 65 days on the market.
Community features named in Forest Cove's listings: Community pool and Sidewalks. Check current details and dues with the HOA.
The closest elementary school is Bradley Creek Elementary School (1.4 mi), the nearest grocery store is Lowes Foods at University Commons (1.6 mi), the nearest public beach access is 2.7 miles away.
Streets in Forest Cove
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Sold in Forest Cove, last 6 months
Newest first · from MLS records- Sales
- 5
- Middle sale price
- $326,000
- Price range
- $317,500 – $374,000
- Middle $ / sq ft
- $242
- Of first asking price
- 97.7%
- Middle days on market
- 65
Sold Aug 24, 26 · 2 bd / 3 ba · 1,349 sq ft · 97.7% of first asking · 65 days on market
Listed by Coastal Select PropertiesSold Aug 19, 26 · 2 bd / 3 ba · 1,338 sq ft · 93.5% of first asking · 108 days on market
Listed by Corcoran HM PropertiesSold Jul 22, 26 · 2 bd / 3 ba · 1,349 sq ft · 96.5% of first asking · 65 days on market
Listed by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AdvantageSold Jul 10, 26 · 2 bd / 3 ba · 1,355 sq ft · 100.5% of first asking · 7 days on market
Listed by LIFE PropertiesSold Jun 8, 26 · 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,480 sq ft · 98.4% of first asking · 9 days on market
Listed by Howard Hanna Allen Tate
| Address | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | First asking | Last asking | Sold price | % of first asking | $ / sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5813 Wrightsville Avenue 128, Wilmington
| Aug 24, 26 | 2 / 3 | 1,349 | $330,000 | $317,500 | $322,500 | 97.7% | $239 | 65 |
| 5813 Wrightsville Avenue Apt 172, Wilmington
| Aug 19, 26 | 2 / 3 | 1,338 | $339,500 | $315,500 | $317,500 | 93.5% | $237 | 108 |
| 5813 Wrightsville Avenue Apt 153, Wilmington
| Jul 22, 26 | 2 / 3 | 1,349 | $337,980 | $329,500 | $326,000 | 96.5% | $242 | 65 |
| 5813 Wrightsville Avenue Apt 171, Wilmington
| Jul 10, 26 | 2 / 3 | 1,355 | $344,900 | $344,900 | $346,700 | 100.5% | $256 | 7 |
| 5813 Wrightsville Avenue Apt 191, Wilmington
| Jun 8, 26 | 3 / 3 | 1,480 | $379,900 | $379,900 | $374,000 | 98.4% | $253 | 9 |
| Average | 1,374 | $346,456 | $337,460 | $337,340 | 97.3% | $245 | 51 |
First asking = the price when the home first listed; days on market counts every listing period for the home. Sold data from Hive MLS; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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| Bedrooms | Sales | Middle sale price | Range | Middle $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 4 | $324,250 | $318K – $347K | $240 |
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Sale prices over time
Middle sale price each quarter, last three years. Quarters with fewer than two sales are left out.
What's nearby
Schools
- Bradley Creek Elementary SchoolElementary school · 1.4 mi
- Roland-Grise Middle SchoolMiddle school · 2.3 mi
- Isaac Bear Early College High SchoolHigh school · 1.7 mi
Everyday
- Lowes Foods at University CommonsGrocery · 1.6 mi · ★ 4.4
- New Saigon International MarketGrocery · 1.9 mi · ★ 4.8
- ZOLA bean leaf spiceCoffee · 2.1 mi · ★ 4.9
- Folks CaféCoffee · 4.9 mi · ★ 4.9
- Little Dipper FondueDining · 5.6 mi · ★ 4.7
- Bluewater Waterfront GrillDining · 2.2 mi · ★ 4.5
- Indochine RestaurantDining · 3.5 mi · ★ 4.5
- University Commons - WilmingtonShopping · 1.7 mi · ★ 4.3
Outdoors
- Wrightsville Beach Municipal ComplexBeach · 2.7 mi · ★ 4.6
- Wrightsville Beach ParkBeach · 2.8 mi · ★ 4.7
- Bradley Creek MarinaBoating · 1.2 mi · ★ 4.8
- Airlie MarinaBoating · 2.1 mi · ★ 3.8
- Eddy & Mary Haneman ParkPark · 0.4 mi · ★ 4.4
- Bluethenthal Wildflower PreservePark · 1.3 mi · ★ 4.3
- Wilmington Municipal Golf CourseGolf · 1.5 mi · ★ 4.1
Health
- Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic HospitalHospital · 0.7 mi · ★ 3.9
Distances are straight-line from the middle of Forest Cove. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.
Forest Cove questions, answered
How many homes are for sale in Forest Cove?
3 homes are for sale in Forest Cove right now, with a middle asking price of $324,000 (from $305,000 to $353,000).
What do homes in Forest Cove sell for?
In the 12 months through November 4, 2026 the middle sale price in Forest Cove was $326,000, about $246 per square foot, across 7 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.
What's my home worth in Forest Cove?
Homes in Forest Cove sold for a middle of about $242 per square foot over the last 6 months (5 sales), so a 2,000 sq ft home would be roughly $483,000 before condition, updates, lot and view. For your home's own number, use the home value tool — it lines up every online estimate next to these sales.
How fast do homes sell in Forest Cove?
Homes that sold in Forest Cove over the last year were typically on the market about 65 days and sold for 97.7% of their first asking price.
What schools are near Forest Cove?
Bradley Creek Elementary School (1.4 mi), Roland-Grise Middle School (2.3 mi), Isaac Bear Early College High School (1.7 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.
How far is Forest Cove from the beach?
The nearest public beach access, Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, is about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
What amenities does Forest Cove have?
Homes listed for sale in Forest Cove describe these community features: Community pool and Sidewalks. Amenities, dues and memberships can change — confirm the details with the homeowners association.
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