Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/24/2026
Listed
$540,000
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MLS
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2611 Columbia Ave
General
- Price: $540,000
- Taxes: $2,958 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100569316
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Eat-in kitchen: Yes
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Screened, Balcony, Front Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Off Street
Location
- County: New Hanover
- Subdivision: Forest Hills
- Driving Directions: 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
School Information
- High School District: New Hanover
- Elementary School: Forest Hills
- Middle School: Williston
- High School: New Hanover
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)2, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 2,163
- Year Built: 1920
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.25
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 54,450
- Lot Dimensions: 7.5' x 434' x 175' x 279' x 68' x 250'
- Frontage: City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
- Zoning: R-15
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $249.65
- Assessment Amount: $502,800
- Tax Amount: $2,958.98
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: Pt Lot 165B, Pt Estate #5 Sec B Forest Hills Result Of Combination No 51506 Opener
- Property ID: R05412-002-003-000
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Schools
Schools serving 2611 Columbia Ave
School District:New Hanover County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Forest Hills Elementary 602 Colonial Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Williston Middle 401 South 10th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
New Hanover High 1307 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 2611 Columbia Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 2611 Columbia Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,959
-30%
$502,800
4%
2024
$4,198
3%
$482,500
—
2023
$4,077
-1%
$482,500
—
2021
$4,129
1%
$482,500
—
2022
$4,101
-1%
$482,500
41%
2021
$4,129
15%
$341,000
—
2019
$3,592
—
$341,000
—
2017
$3,592
2%
$341,000
7%
2016
$3,520
5%
$317,700
—
2015
$3,364
4%
$317,700
—
2014
$3,221
1%
$317,700
—
2013
$3,190
—
$317,700
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2611 Columbia Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403 (MLS# 100569316) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 2611 Columbia Avenue is currently listed for $540,000 and was received on April 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 2611 Columbia Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chestnut Heights - Princess Place? You can browse all Chestnut Heights - Princess Place real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.