509 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401

$564,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,762 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,136 Status: Active
Current Price: $564,900 List Date: 2/20/2025 Last Modified: 9/03/2025

Description

This stunning historic home has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation, seamlessly blending modern updates with timeless charm. From the restored exterior to the beautifully reimagined interior, every detail has been thoughtfully designed. The open-concept floor plan features soaring 9-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, and meticulously restored moldings that reflect the home's rich character. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington, this property is just steps from the Castle Street Antique & Arts District, where you'll find an array of trendy cafés, restaurants, and unique shops. It's also just five blocks from the Cape Fear River and boat launch area, offering easy access to scenic waterfront strolls and outdoor activities. A rare bonus in the historic district, this home includes off-street parking and a separately deeded lot that backs up to Prices Alley—providing endless possibilities for expansion, a garden retreat, or investment potential.

More Information MLS# 100487987

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 320.6 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2025-02-09 Listing Price: 564900 Current Price: $564,900

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Wilmington Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 509 Pre Direction: S Street Name: 5th Street Suffix: Avenue County: New Hanover State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28401 Subdivision: Historic District Geo Lat: 34.228983 Geo Lon: -77.942246

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: Market Street to S. 5th Ave. Make U-Turn at Castle. House is on the right.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.07 Lot Dimensions: 28.5 x 108 and BACK LOT: 30 x 42 Lot SqFt: 3136 Waterfront: No Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1762 # Rooms: 5 # Baths - Full: 2 # Baths - Half: 1 # Baths - Total: 3 Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area Stories: 2 SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1762 # Bedrooms: 3

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 144500 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1257 Deed Book: 6083 Deed Page: 1223 Legal: Nw End 3 Blk 91 and Pt Lts 2/3 Blk 91 Wilm Broker Owner: No PID: R05409-005-002-000 Tax Identifier: R05409-005-002-000 Plat Book: 0 Plat Page: 0 Special Assessments: none Tax Year: 2024 Zoning: HD-R; Lot: R-3 HOA: No Cobra Zone: No School District: New Hanover Elementary School: Snipes Middle School: Williston High School: New Hanover

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 0 Total Carport Spaces: 0

HOA and Neigh Amenities

No Amenities: 1

Attic

Stairs - Pull Down: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Style

Historic District: 1

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Progress Energy Sewer Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

Exterior Finish

Fiber Cement: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA Loan: 1

Fencing

Partial: 1 Wood: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1

Flooring

LVT/LVP: 1

Parking Features

Off Street: 1 On Site: 1 On Street: 1 Unpaved: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: 1 Porch: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Stories/Levels

Two: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: 1 Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Heat Pump: 1

Heated SqFt

1600 - 1799: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Utilities

Sewer Available: 1 Water Available: 1

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: 1

Water Source

Municipal Water: 1

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Fireplace

None: 1

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 High Ceilings: 1 Pantry: 1 Solid Surface: 1

Security Features

Security System: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1

Dining Room Type

Combination: 1

Rooms

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Laundry: 1 Laundry Level: First Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First Master Bedroom: 1 Master Bedroom Level: Second Other: 1 Other Level: First

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1923

Property Features

Attic: Stairs - Pull Down Construction: Wood Frame Style: Historic District Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement Fencing: Partial; Wood Foundation: Crawl Space Parking Features: Off Street; On Site; On Street; Unpaved Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch Roof: Metal Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace: None Flooring: LVT/LVP Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Pantry; Solid Surface Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 1600 - 1799 Dining Room Type: Combination HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Living Room Length: 17.30 Width: 12.30 Level: First Dining Room Length: 11.00 Width: 12.30 Level: First Kitchen Length: 14.00 Width: 12.00 Level: First Master Bedroom Length: 14.00 Width: 12.50 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Length: 14.00 Width: 12.50 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Length: 13.00 Width: 12.50 Level: Second Laundry Length: 10.00 Width: 7.00 Level: First Other Length: 12.00 Width: 8.00 Level: First Remarks: Flex Area/Office Other Length: 7.00 Width: 6.00 Level: First Remarks: Foyer
Listing Office: Sky's the Limit Realty
Last Updated: September - 03 - 2025
509 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401- MLS# 100487987
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