Living in the Ogden district also qualifies families for the lottery to attend Eaton Elementary, a year round school who also enjoys top ratings. Children attending Ogden will go one to attend Noble Middle School and Laney High School. For more on schools, visit http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/ Second, Emerald Forest is just outside the city limits of Wilmington meaning there are no city taxes for homeowners, only County taxes. County taxes are only 0.42 per 100 value. Thirdly, the neighborhood does not have a mandatory homeowners association. There are no monthly fees, however residents take great pride and care of the community. Natural charm exits throughout the neighborhood thanks to the conservation area supplying an abundance of trees and varied landscape. Fourth: Location, location, location. Emerald Forest is conveniently located in the zip code of 28411, only 3 miles to the shopping corridor of Mayfaire Town Centre, and only 6 miles direct to Wrightsville Beach. Boating enthusiasts who live in Emerald Forest also have easy access to local marinas on the eastern end of Middle Sound loop road. Historic Wilmington on the riverfront is only 9 miles to the westside of town. Neighboring subdivisions to Emerald Forest are Wendover and Wendover South. The homes of Emerald Forest were first built in the late 1990’s and the neighborhood was completely finished by 2003. Bill Clark Homes was the exclusive builder for the community and he continues to build quality homes regionally in southeast North Carolina and Wilmington. There were just over 120 homes built with a mix of Colonial, one story Ranch, and Low Country styles. Families will enjoy lot sizes averaging 1/3 of an acre or larger and a diverse range of home sizes from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet. In summary, Emerald Forest residents enjoy a high quality of life and top schools which make for a great home investment. Resale values are very strong for the neighborhood and demand continues to be high. If you are thinking of selling your house today, be sure to contact me before doing anything. As a neighborhood expert, I will ensure you get the most amount of money possible for your home.