Homes for sale in Silver Sands
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About Silver Sands

Silver Sands is a residential community in Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1969 and 2019. A typical home here is about 1,170 square feet with 3 bedrooms.
In the 12 months through November 5, 2026, 1 home sold in Silver Sands at a middle price of $395,000 (about $239 per square foot). Sellers typically received 95.2% of their first asking price, after about 18 days on the market.
The closest elementary school is Mary C. Williams Elementary School (0.5 mi), the nearest grocery store is Lowes Foods of Carolina Beach (1.1 mi), the nearest public beach access is 6.2 miles away.
Streets in Silver Sands
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Sold in Silver Sands, last 6 months
Newest first · from MLS records- Sales
- 1
- Middle sale price
- $395,000
- Price range
- $395,000 – $395,000
- Middle $ / sq ft
- $239
- Of first asking price
- 95.2%
- Middle days on market
- 18
- 4906 Ilex Drive, Wilmington$395,000
Sold Aug 7, 26 · 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,651 sq ft · 95.2% of first asking · 18 days on market
Listed by Salt and Stone Property Group
| Address | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | First asking | Last asking | Sold price | % of first asking | $ / sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4906 Ilex Drive, Wilmington
| Aug 7, 26 | 3 / 2 | 1,651 | $415,000 | $415,000 | $395,000 | 95.2% | $239 | 18 |
| Average | 1,651 | $415,000 | $415,000 | $395,000 | 95.2% | $239 | 18 |
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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What's nearby
Schools
- Mary C. Williams Elementary SchoolElementary school · 0.5 mi
- Myrtle Grove Middle SchoolMiddle school · 1.8 mi
- Coastal Christian High SchoolHigh school · 1.6 mi
Everyday
- Lowes Foods of Carolina BeachGrocery · 1.1 mi · ★ 4.4
- ALDIGrocery · 2.4 mi · ★ 4.5
- ZOLA bean leaf spiceCoffee · 4.9 mi · ★ 4.9
- Luna Caffè RoastersCoffee · 5.9 mi · ★ 4.7
- Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn WILMINGTON LOCATIONDining · 4.7 mi · ★ 4.5
- Pine Valley Shopping CenterShopping · 2.5 mi · ★ 4.3
Outdoors
- Freeman Park BeachBeach · 6.2 mi · ★ 4.6
- Jack Parker Beach Access Parking Lot #43Beach · 6.5 mi · ★ 4.5
- Trails End Boat RampBoating · 3.3 mi · ★ 4.4
- Carolina Beach Boating AccessBoating · 6.2 mi · ★ 4.8
- Arrowhead ParkPark · 0.7 mi · ★ 4.7
- Henderson ParkePark · 1.1 mi · ★ 5
- Pine Valley Country Club IncGolf · 3.1 mi · ★ 4.6
Health
- Novant Medical CenterHospital · 1.3 mi
Distances are straight-line from the middle of Silver Sands. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.
Silver Sands questions, answered
How many homes are for sale in Silver Sands?
No homes are for sale in Silver Sands at the moment.
What do homes in Silver Sands sell for?
In the 12 months through November 5, 2026 the middle sale price in Silver Sands was $395,000, about $239 per square foot, across 1 sale. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.
How fast do homes sell in Silver Sands?
Homes that sold in Silver Sands over the last year were typically on the market about 18 days and sold for 95.2% of their first asking price.
What schools are near Silver Sands?
Mary C. Williams Elementary School (0.5 mi), Myrtle Grove Middle School (1.8 mi), Coastal Christian High School (1.6 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.
How far is Silver Sands from the beach?
The nearest public beach access, Freeman Park Beach, is about 6.2 miles away in a straight line.
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How homes really sell in Wilmington
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