708 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
5
Bed
7
Bath
6,497Sqft
3Acres(Lot)
Timeless elegance meets modern luxury in this stunning Georgian-style estate, three acre park-like setting in the highly sought-after Forest Hills community. Rich in history, this remarkable home was honored as the 2013 Azalea Festival ribbon-cutting residence and later featured on the 2020 Azalea Festival Garden Tour. Meticulously restored and reimagined in 2023-2024 by Kyle Lackey, the home showcases a thoughtfully redesigned floor plan paired with exceptional craftsmanship and designer finishes throughout. The state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring marble countertops, custom cabinetry, oversized Sub-Zero appliances, dual wine coolers, and a well-appointed butler's pantry--perfect for seamless entertaining and catered events. A grand marble entry foyer welcome
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 5Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 7 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 2Room Information
Rooms Total: 15 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished -
Flooring Information
Marble, Tile, Wood -
Roofing Information
Slate -
Interior Features
Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Wet Bar Roof: Slate Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dryer, Double Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Convection Oven, Microwave, Electric Water Heater Laundry Features: Laundry Room Window Features: Window Coverings, Insulated Windows -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric, Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
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Building Information
Year Built: 1952 Building Area Total: 6497 Construction Materials: Brick, Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch Private Pool: No View: See Remarks -
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: Irregular Main Square Feet: 3 Acres Lot Size Acres: 3 Lot Size Square Feet: 130680 Lot Description: WoodedProperty Information
Subdivision: Forest Hills Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 74
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $2650000 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: R05408-009-001-000 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $12226.6
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Parking Information
Circular Driveway, Gravel, Asphalt, Off StreetHomeowners Association InformationAssociation Amenities: None
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School Information
Elementary School: Forest HillsJunior High School: WillistonSenior High School: New Hanover -
Utility Information
Sewer Connected, Water Connected -
Location Information
Direction: Market Street towards downtown, right on Forest Hills Drive, House on right. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1805 Trey Court, Wilmington, NC, 28403 | $1,999,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,284 | 3,284 SqFt |
| 1802 Barkley Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28403 | $1,299,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,280 | 2,280 SqFt |
| 605 Bradley Creek Point.., Wilmington, NC, 28403 | $2,599,000 | 4 | 4 | 5,233 | 5,233 SqFt |
| 2003 Sea Canyon Lane, Wilmington, NC, 28403 | $2,000,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,929 | 2,929 SqFt |
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