Sale details
- Sold price
- $540,000
- Sold on
- Jul 8, 2026
- First listed at
- $540,000
- Sold vs. first asking
- 100%
- Days on market
- 5
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What's my home worth? →About this home
Over an acre of land with a 100+ yr old home in the Forest Hills community of Wilmington now available! Tucked back amongst the trees & mature azalea bushes is this 106 year old home that is filled with character & is waiting for it's next caretaker. Stacked double rocking chair front porches welcome you home & invite you inside where you'll find an oversized living room with built-ins. More built-ins are in the formal dining room. The kitchen has a charming window over the sink & an informal eating space. The downstairs primary bedroom has a brick wood burning fireplace, walk-in closet, & its own full bathroom. Dedicated laundry room just off the screened porch. There's also a half bathroom downstairs for guests. Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms, an open loft, & another full bathroom. This home is being sold ''as is'' and is ready for a renovation. Forest Hills is a sought after community ideally nestled in the heart of Wilmington, a short drive to practically everything- downtown, shopping, & beaches.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1920
- Lot
- 1.25 acres
- Community
- Forest Hills
- County
- New Hanover
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Property tax
- $2,959 / year (2025)
- MLS #
- 100569316
Features
Inside
- Bookcases
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Eat-in Kitchen
- LVT/LVP
- Carpet
- Electric Oven
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Outside
- None
Parking
- Circular Driveway
- Off Street
Heating & cooling
- Gas Pack
- Heat Pump
- Natural Gas
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 2611 Columbia Avenue
Take US-74 W/Eastwood Rd and US-17 BUS S/Market St to Forest Hills Dr, Use the left 3 lanes to turn left onto US-17, Turn right onto Drysdale Dr, Use any lane to turn right onto US-74 W/Eastwood Rd, Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US-17 BUS S/Market St, Turn left onto Forest Hills Dr, Continue onto Colonial Dr, Turn left onto Columbia Ave, House on Left
Schools
- Elementary
- Forest Hills
- Middle
- Williston
- High
- New Hanover
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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About 2611 Columbia Avenue
2611 Columbia Avenue is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,163 square feet, built in 1920, on 1.25 acres in Forest Hills, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28403.
2 other homes are for sale in Forest Hills right now (median asking $727,000); 8 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $700,000, typically in about 66 days.
Across ZIP 28403, 75 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $710,175.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 2611 Columbia Avenue
How much is 2611 Columbia Avenue?
2611 Columbia Avenue sold for $540,000 on July 8, 2026 (last asking price $540,000). It is not for sale now.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 2611 Columbia Avenue have?
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,163 square feet.
What neighborhood is 2611 Columbia Avenue in?
Forest Hills, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Forest Hills?
8 homes sold in Forest Hills in the last 12 months, at a median price of $700,000.
When was 2611 Columbia Avenue built?
1920.
Who is the listing broker for 2611 Columbia Avenue?
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington (MLS #100569316).