Blended score for ZIP 28451'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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

3.7 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

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

Town Creek Elementary

6.59 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

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

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 760
Student:teacher ratio: 14.9:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

Middle

Leland Middle

2 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.3

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

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 787
Student:teacher ratio: 16.4:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

High

Brunswick County Early College

16.33 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

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

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 365
Student:teacher ratio: 33.2:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

ZIP codes near 28451

28479 (Winnabow) · 5.7 mi 28401 (Wilmington) · 7.4 mi 28403 (Wilmington) · 10.8 mi 28429 (Castle Hayne) · 11.1 mi 28412 (Wilmington) · 11.2 mi 28405 (Wilmington) · 12 mi 28409 (Wilmington) · 12.6 mi 28455 (Surf City) · 14.1 mi

ZIP 28451 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28451 right now?+

There are currently 718 active listings in ZIP 28451, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28451?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28451 is $369,000. Homes are spending an average of 97 days on market.

Is ZIP 28451's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28451 have risen 5.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28451?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28451 are Brunswick Forest, Terrapin, East Lake.

What schools serve ZIP 28451?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28451's center are Town Creek Elementary, Leland Middle, Brunswick County Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28451 walkable?+

ZIP 28451's center has a walkability score of 11 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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