Washington Place Heights is a predominately residential neighborhood on the east side of Wilson, North Carolina, just one and a half miles from the center of the downtown area. Residents of this conveniently located community are less than five minutes from the many unique shops and fun eateries in downtown Wilson and only about one hour from the bustling capital city of Raleigh.
This community is roughly bounded by US Highway 301/Ward Boulevard/North Carolina 58 BUS and Powell Street North on the west and US Highway 264/North Carolina 58 on the south. Its boundaries extend east to include all of Queen, Carolina, Washington, and Atlantic Streets, and north to include all of Queen and most of Fikewood Street. Many dozen modest single-family homes can be found here, situated on decent-sized, well-shaded lots. This community is part of Wilson County, in the 27893 zip code.
Easy access to major highways is a clear draw of the Washington Place Heights neighborhood, and residents also enjoy proximity to many shopping and dining options. A pharmacy is located just outside of neighborhood bounds for the essentials, and many eateries exist within a few minutes of home. For major shopping trips, residents may travel a few miles from home to the Wilson Mall.
Students living in Washington Place Heights are within walking distance or a short drive of several top-notch schools, including Vick Elementary to the northwest and Barnes Elementary to the southeast. For the college-bound, this neighborhood is also just a short drive from the Wilson Community College and Wilson County Technical Institute.
Avid golfers may frequent the nearby Wedgewood Golf Course, a public 18-hole course with a par of 72 and fairways of Bermuda grass.