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708 Forest Hills Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

$2,650,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 6,497 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 130,680 Status: Coming Soon - No Showings

Current Price: $2,650,000 List Date: 4/06/2026 Last Modified: 4/15/2026

Overview

Description

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 welcomes you into sophisticated living spaces, including a formal dining room and an inviting family room with fireplace. The main level offers a flexible owner's suite option with a spacious private ensuite ... (Read more) 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 welcomes you into sophisticated living spaces, including a formal dining room and an inviting family room with fireplace. The main level offers a flexible owner's suite option with a spacious private ensuite bath. Upstairs, the primary wing delivers a truly elevated retreat, complete with a custom Eggersman dressing room featuring a lit jewelry display and self-winding watch case, along with a private coffee bar and wine bar. The spa-inspired bath boasts a garden tub, oversized shower, and elegant marble accents. Additional highlights include a custom office and an expansive laundry suite with dual washers and dryers, plus built-in folding and workstations. Three generously sized guest suites each feature their own ensuite baths, providing comfort and privacy for family and visitors alike. The third level reveals a hidden speakeasy tucked behind a bookcase, offering a unique and unforgettable entertaining experience. The lower level is designed for relaxation and play, with a dedicated children's area and media room. Additional features include abundant storage, a whole-house generator, integrated sound system, framed televisions, and a comprehensive security camera system. This extraordinary property offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored historic home with every modern luxury in place--perfect for both grand entertaining and everyday living.

Listing Details MLS# 100565423

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2026-04-06
Listing Price: 2650000
List Price/SqFt: 407.88
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 708
Street Name: Forest Hills
Street Suffix: Drive
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28403
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Subdivision: Forest Hills
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Market Street towards downtown, right on Forest Hills Drive, House on right.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 3
Lot SqFt: 130680
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 6497
SqFt - Below Grade: 700
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 6497
# Rooms: 15
# Baths - Full: 5
# Baths - Half: 2
# Baths - Total: 7
# Bedrooms: 5
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 3
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1952

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: City/Town
Water Provider: City/Town

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Club Membership: None Selected
No Amenities: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Den Level: Basement
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry Level: Second
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: First
Office Level: Second
Other Level: First
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Office: Yes
Other: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 3

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 2077600
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 12226.6
Deed Book: 6620
Deed Page: 1168
Legal: Estate No 2-A Forest Hills Sec B Estate No 2
Broker Owner: No
PID: R05408-009-001-000
Tax Identifier: R05408-009-001-000
Plat Book: 72
Plat Page: 43
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R 15
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
School District: New Hanover
Elementary School: Forest Hills
Middle School: Williston
High School: New Hanover

Garage & Parking

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Asphalt: Yes
Circular Driveway: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Attic

Floored: Yes
Walk-In: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Full: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

View Type

None: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Style

Other: Yes

Exterior Features

None: Yes

Exterior Finish

Brick: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Foundation

See Remarks: Yes

Flooring

Marble: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Porch: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

Levels

3 Story or More: Yes

Lot Features

Wooded: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Heated SqFt

6000 - 6499: Yes

Heating

Fireplace(s): Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: Yes
Convection Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Ice Maker: Yes
Mini Refrigerator: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace Features

Family Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Other: Yes

Furnished

Partially: Yes
Unfurnished: Yes

Interior Features

Basement: Yes
Blinds/Shades: Yes
Bookcases: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Master Downstairs: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Solid Surface: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Whole-Home Generator: Yes

Window Features

Thermal Windows: Yes

Security Features

Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Other Structures

Storage: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Floored; Walk-In Basement: Finished; Full Construction: Wood Frame Style: Other Exterior Features: None Exterior Finish: Brick Fencing: None Foundation: See Remarks Parking Features: Asphalt; Circular Driveway; Gravel; Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch Roof: Slate Levels: 3 Story or More Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Wooded Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Fireplace(s); Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Family Room; Gas Log; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other Flooring: Marble; Tile; Wood Furnished: Partially; Unfurnished Interior Features: Basement; Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar; Whole-Home Generator Window Features: Thermal Windows Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 6000 - 6499 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: Storage HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Master Bedroom	16.00	13.00	First	1st Primary
Bedroom 2	18.00	16.00	Second	w/private bath
Bedroom 3	15.00	12.00	Second	w/private bath
Bedroom 4	15.00	12.00	Second	w/private bath
Living Room	32.00	15.00	First	fireplace
Dining Room	16.00	15.00	First	formal
Other	16.00	15.00	First	Study / fireplace
Den	19.00	14.00	Basement	Play area
Kitchen	20.00	17.00	First	Center Island
Other	12.00	9.00	First	Butler's Pantry
Office	10.00	7.00	Second	Custom Built-In
Other	18.00	13.00	Third	Speak Easy
Master Bedroom	20.00	15.00	Second	2nd Primary
Laundry	12.00	8.00	Second	Double W/D
Family Room	31.00	14.00	Basement	Fireplace

Listing Office: Intracoastal Realty Corp

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Last Updated: April - 15 - 2026

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