948 Birch Creek Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403
About This Home
If you like trees and nature this is the home and neighborhood for you! Awesome one level townhome located in Birch Creek which is very convenient to everything Wilmington has to offer! Open living room/dining room combination, nice kitchen, 2 bedrooms (one very large), 2 updated bathrooms, one car garage. Private courtyard off the living room and a nice fenced in back yard with a very old and beautiful oak tree! Refrigerator and washer remain. Owner is aware of new carpet being needed and possible painting and will take this into consideration. Dues include master insurance, exterior maintenance, yard maintenance (except back yard), community pool, trash, cable, internet, termite bond, water and sewer. A $150 monthly assessment is currently in place for some updates needed in the neighborhood and each homeowner pays a pro-rated amount for their water usage that is billed separately. Birch Creek II is a different HOA than Birch Creek and managed by 2 different companies.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Built-In Microwave,Washer,Refrigerator,Dishwasher
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Master Downstairs,Entrance Foyer,Ceiling Fan(s),Pantry,Walk-in Shower,Blinds/Shades
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,349
- Total interior livable area: 1,349 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R05514001029147
- Zoning: MD-17
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
- Living area range: 1200 - 1399
Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 0
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Paved,Garage6
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
- Tornado
- 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 | $1,511 | $18,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $84 | $1,008 |
| Property Taxes | $139 | $1,668 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,934 | $23,208 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2026-04-17 | Listed for sale | $335,000 |
| 2016-12-20 | Sold | $160,000 |
| 2016-12-02 | Pending sale | $169,900 |
| 2016-11-17 | Listed for sale | $169,900 |
| 2003-06-19 | Sold | $129,900 |
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