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About this home
Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the established College Acres neighborhood, this single-owner home offers an exceptional location just minutes from Wrightsville Beach and within walking distance of the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail and the shops, dining, and amenities of Autumn Hall. The spacious floor plan features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a first-floor primary suite, a two-car garage, and an expansive bonus room above the garage, providing plenty of flexibility and additional storage. Outside, the fully fenced and private backyard offers a great space for relaxing or entertaining. With no HOA and a sought-after location, this property presents a wonderful opportunity to bring your vision to life and create a home that is uniquely yours. To help make that vision a reality, the seller is offering a $10,000 "use as you choose" credit toward a rate buy-down, closing costs, or renovations.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1986
- Lot
- 0.36 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Community
- College Acres
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $205
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,792 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026
- MLS #
- 100613535
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Entrance Foyer
- Mud Room
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Cul-De-Sac
- None
Parking
- Garage Faces Side
- Concrete
- Off Street
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
- Central Air
- Zoned
Schools
- Elementary
- College Park
- Middle
- Noble
- 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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Recent sales like this in College Acres
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 S Cardinal Drive S, Wilmington | Sep 1, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,236 | $695,000 | $311 |
| College Acres, Wilmington | Aug 3, 2026 | 4 / 3 | 2,496 | $710,175 | $285 |
| 5130 Oriole Drive, Wilmington | Mar 27, 2026 | 5 / 4 | 2,600 | $625,000 | $240 |
| 5016 Clear Run Drive, Wilmington | Feb 25, 2026 | 5 / 3 | 3,100 | $691,000 | $223 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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Our take on 5406 Widgeon Drive
Written by the Buddy Blake Team from the listing photos and MLS data. Not part of the MLS listing or the listing broker's description.
This two-story single family residence in the College Acres community of Wilmington was built in 1986 and offers 2,803 square feet across three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The primary suite is on the main level, and the layout includes walk-in closets, an entrance foyer, and a mud room. The flooring combines carpet, tile, and wood. Electric appliances include a cooktop, oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
The lot covers 0.36 acres and sits on a cul-de-sac. A two-car garage faces the side of the property, with concrete and off-street parking alongside. Heating and cooling come from a zoned heat pump with central air, and the property is served by public utilities.
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About 5406 Widgeon Drive
5406 Widgeon Drive is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,803 square feet, built in 1986, on 0.36 acres in College Acres, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28403.
At $575,000, it's 44% above the median asking price ($399,450) of the 478 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $205 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median asking price of $263 per square foot.
5 other homes are for sale in College Acres right now (median asking $499,000); 7 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $625,000, typically in about 39 days.
Across ZIP 28403, 210 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $424,000.
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 5406 Widgeon Drive
How much is 5406 Widgeon Drive?
5406 Widgeon Drive is listed at $575,000 (about $205 per square foot) as of November 1, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5406 Widgeon Drive have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,803 square feet.
What neighborhood is 5406 Widgeon Drive in?
College Acres, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in College Acres?
7 homes sold in College Acres in the last 12 months, at a median price of $625,000.
When was 5406 Widgeon Drive built?
1986.
Who is the listing broker for 5406 Widgeon Drive?
Coastal Properties (MLS #100613535). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 5406 Widgeon Drive?
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