NEW HOME in Wilmington NC. Gorgeous homesite backing up to one of our many ponds. In close proximity to historic and beautiful Poplar Grove Plantation and Abbey Nature Preserve. Top notch dining and shopping just down the street in Porter's Neck. Short drive to either gorgeous Wrightsville Beach or charming Topsail Island.
The Forrester floorplan features a formal dining room adjoining the kitchen, large island, and open concept living space. There is a standard patio located off the kitchen, as well as a guest suite on the first floor. This floorplan's second floor includes an owner's retreat with a substantial walk-in closet, laundry room, and a large bonus room. Stainless Steel Appliances and Smart Home Technology Package included.
An almost year around mild climate means you can enjoy the warm salty air and all that the area offers. Your new home at The Grove at Blake Farm is less than a 20 min. commute to white sandy beaches. The Grove at Blake Farm is an easy drive to downtown Wilmington
Amenities: Pool, clubhouse, fire pit, playground, multisport court under construction now. Photos of similar plan not actual home. Options and colors may vary.
Sold for $479,999 on 08/20/25
$479,999
229 Whalebone Avenue Lot 209, Wilmington, NC 28411
4beds
2,644sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2025
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$472,800 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$472,800
$426,000 - $525,000
Not available
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 01:03pm
Listed by:
Team D.R. Horton 910-742-7946,
D.R. Horton, Inc
Bought with:
The Rising Tide Team
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100506899
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Non Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Formal
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Range, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, LVT/LVP
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,644
- Total interior livable area: 2,644 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Cluster Mailboxes
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 32712635990000
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: County Water, Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Blake Farm
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,080 monthly
- Amenities included: Cabana, Pool, Fitness Center, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Roads, Management, Pickleball, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Association name: First Service Residential
- Association phone: 855-333-5149
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Sold | $479,999$182/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100506899 | ||
| 6/22/2025 | Pending sale | $479,999$182/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100506899 | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Price change | $479,999-2.6%$182/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100506899 | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $492,990+0.4%$186/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100506899 | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $490,990$186/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100506899 | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: 28411
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10South Topsail Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.3 mi
- 6/10Topsail Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.5 mi
- 8/10Topsail High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Topsail
- Middle: Topsail
- High: Topsail
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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