827 Colonial Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403
About This Home
This all brick ranch is nestled on a spacious lot located in the desirable Forest Hills neighborhood. A stylish mid century rambler, it marries classic charm along with modern convenience. Offering gleaming hardwood floors throughout, an open concept renovated kitchen with bright white cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The split floor plan provides the privacy you desire with four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including a spacious primary owner's retreat with a private entrance to the backyard. The primary bathroom has dual vanity sinks, walk in shower & closet. Relax in the backyard on the large sun basking back deck, perfect for all your entertaining needs. Just minutes to Historic Downtown Wilmington shopping, dining and all amenities and a short drive to Wrightsville Beach. Furnishings are negotiable.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick Veneer,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Built-In Microwave,Washer,Refrigerator,Dryer,Dishwasher
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s),Walk-in Shower,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,089
- Total interior livable area: 2,089 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R05412003017000
- Zoning: R-15
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
- Living area range: 2000 - 2199
Lot
- Lot size: 0.37 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 190 x 129 x 86
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in New Hanover County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,826 | $33,912 |
| Home Insurance * | $157 | $1,884 |
| Property Taxes | $260 | $3,120 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $3,443 | $41,316 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Price change | $569,000 |
| 2025-11-19 | Price change | $579,000 |
| 2025-09-19 | Price change | $585,000 |
| 2025-08-25 | Listed for sale | $600,000 |
| 2024-12-05 | Listing removed | $659,000 |
| 2024-12-04 | Listed for sale | $659,000 |
| 2023-08-14 | Sold | $536,000 |
| 2023-07-16 | Pending sale | $554,500 |
| 2023-06-25 | Price change | $554,500 |
| 2023-03-16 | Price change | $574,500 |
| 2022-11-14 | Price change | $599,500 |
| 2022-09-13 | Price change | $625,000 |
| 2022-08-05 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
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