Find your bearings
Get to know Wilmington.
Wilmington is best explored a little at a time. Spend a morning downtown, an afternoon closer to the water, and time in the neighborhoods between. The experience of living here changes with the streets you choose and the destinations you use most.
Use this guide as a starting point, then go deeper into featured neighborhood guides. Each guide pairs local context with its own homes and market figures.
The residential market
Heron Run at a glance.
- Active residential homes
- 1
- Median asking price
- $1,149,000
Active residential listings in Heron Run; excludes land and homes under contract. Updated 10/28/2026, 5:11:59 AM ET.
Find your place
Homes in Heron Run.
1 available listing
A closer look
Find your neighborhood.

Neighborhood guide
Autumn Hall
- Active homes
- 3
- Median ask
- $1,550,000

Neighborhood guide
Landfall
- Active homes
- 33
- Median ask
- $1,699,000

Neighborhood guide
Parkside
- Active homes
- 3
- Median ask
- $1,150,000

Neighborhood guide
Porters Neck Plantation
- Active homes
- 18
- Median ask
- $932,500
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Beyond the front door
Life in Wilmington.
The riverfront
Explore the downtown Riverwalk, with shops, galleries, and places to eat along the Cape Fear River.
Explore details ↗Airlie Gardens
Gardens, mature live oaks, and walking paths offer a place to slow down near the coast. Check visitor information when planning your day.
Explore details ↗From the city to the beach
Include Wrightsville Beach in your visit. Compare the feel of an island address with living in Wilmington and making the drive to the coast.
Explore the guide ↗Related Articles
Waterfront, a boat slip, or water access? Finding your fit on the Carolina coast ↗
The view, the boat ride, and the rights that come with a property are different parts of the decision. Here’s how to compare them around Wilmington and the coast.
Golf communities near Wilmington: three places to compare ↗
Landfall, Porters Neck Plantation and River Landing offer different starting points for a home search. Compare the location, the community and the club separately.
Wilmington / A closer look
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Put it in perspective.
| Place | Median asking price | Active homes | Avg. days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington (this guide) | $465,000 | 1026 | 49 |
| Wrightsville Beach ↗ | $2,180,000 | 35 | 125 |
| Landfall ↗ | $1,699,000 | 33 | 129 |
| Autumn Hall ↗ | $1,550,000 | 3 | 2 |







