New Home in Wilmington NC. 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. Open space behind home instead of a neighbor. The Darby is a beautiful home with 4 bedrooms, additional bonus/game room, office with French doors, 3 full baths and two car garage. This open concept home features 9 ft. ceilings, Quartz kitchen counter tops, walk-in pantry, over-sized kitchen island, ample storage space, and granite countertops in the bathrooms. The home comes equipped with Stainless Steel Appliances and includes smart home system with a 7'' touch screen that controls your front door digital lock, front porch light, z-wave thermostat and video doorbell. The system is also controlled via an included phone app for remote use. Close to shopping, restaurants, downtown Wilmington and area beaches. Photos of similar plan not actual home. Options and colors may vary.
Sold for $481,340 on 08/22/25
$481,340
278 Whalebone Avenue Lot 196, Wilmington, NC 28411
4beds
2,671sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2025
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$479,600 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 10:39am
Listed by:
Team D.R. Horton 910-742-7946,
D.R. Horton, Inc
Bought with:
Amber Harris, 237055
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100517067

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher
Features
- Master Downstairs, Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-in Shower
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: Thermal Doors
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,671
- Total interior livable area: 2,671 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Paved
- Has attached garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None, See Remarks
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 10,454 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 32712649320000
- Zoning: PUD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2025
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Lighting, Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Blake Farm
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,080 annually
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Maint - Comm Areas, Management, Playground, Sidewalk, Street Lights, Trash
- Association name: First Service Residential
- Association phone: 704-527-2314
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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