Blended score for ZIP 28429's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Castle Hayne Elementary

2.18 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 426
Student:teacher ratio: 12.5:1
District: New Hanover County Schools

Middle

Holly Shelter Middle

2.14 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 885
Student:teacher ratio: 15.5:1
District: New Hanover County Schools

High

Emsley A Laney High

2.48 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 2,114
Student:teacher ratio: 17.9:1
District: New Hanover County Schools

ZIP codes near 28429

28405 (Wilmington) · 5.2 mi 28401 (Wilmington) · 6.2 mi 28455 (Surf City) · 6.4 mi 28411 (Wilmington) · 6.6 mi 28457 (Rocky Point) · 6.7 mi 28403 (Wilmington) · 7.1 mi 28480 (Wrightsville Beach) · 9.7 mi 28451 (Leland) · 11.1 mi

ZIP 28429 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28429 right now?+

There are currently 125 active listings in ZIP 28429, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28429?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28429 is $439,999. Homes are spending an average of 142 days on market.

Is ZIP 28429's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28429 have risen 3.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28429?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28429 are River Bluffs, Avenue One, Sunset Reach.

What schools serve ZIP 28429?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28429's center are Castle Hayne Elementary, Holly Shelter Middle, Emsley A Laney High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28429 walkable?+

ZIP 28429's center has a walkability score of 37 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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