$1,000,000

Sold May 13, 2026

3 bd · 4 ba · 3,310 sq ft

121 S 5th Avenue

Wilmington, NC, 28401 · Historic District

Hive MLSListed by Dram Tree Realty

Sale details

Sold price
$1,000,000
Sold on
May 13, 2026
First listed at
$1,150,000
Sold vs. first asking
87%
Days on market
15

Earlier at this address

DateEventPrice
Jun 2, 2023Sold$965,000 (asked $950,000)
Dec 29, 2020Sold$663,000 (asked $639,000)
Jul 20, 2020Sold$525,000 (asked $549,900)

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About this home

Dram Tree Realty proudly presents the Louis T. Moore House; a fine example of careful renovation in historic downtown Wilmington.The Coastal Shingle Home, built in 1910, is one of the larger, grand homes along beautiful 5th Avenue. With sidewalks and a new bike path directly in front of the home, the area is both walkable and bikeable to all of the attractions that make historic downtown Wilmington a truly desirable place to live. Step into the gracious foyer and experience the light and bright ambiance that will lead you to the formal living room with double french doors that open to the wrap around front porch. The flow of the home is perfect for entertaining, with a formal dining room and large den (that was once and could be again a spacious formal dining room). The kitchen is completely updated, while maintaining a cottage feel. A sunroom/breakfast room leads to the newly rebuilt back deck and a back yard just big enough for a kitchen garden or cook-out! Upstairs you will find a true en-suite primary bedroom with a dressing room and large walk-in closet. The en-suite bathroom features a beautiful jacuzzi tub with a dedicated heat source, separate large shower, two sinks and a toilet room for privacy.Two additional bedrooms and baths make living easy in this beautiful home. There is a walk-in attic and walk-in basement! Many updates and improvements have been made recently, including (but not limited to) lined chimneys for working fireplaces, refurbished guestroom bath, new water heater, new fence and landscaping for easy enjoyment of the yard, new hvac and ductwork, new gas line and new bilco door for the basement! This home makes living in a 100+ year old home easy, with off street driveway parking and all of the conveniences of a newer home- but better! Come and see it today!

Facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1910
Lot
0.14 acres
Community
Historic District
County
New Hanover
MLS #
100556093

Features

Inside

  • Walk-in Closet(s)
  • High Ceilings
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Island
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Basement
  • Gas Log
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Tile
  • Wood
  • Gas Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Disposal
  • Dishwasher

Outside

  • Garden
  • Front Yard
  • Landscaped
  • None

Parking

  • Off Street
  • On Site
  • Paved

Heating & cooling

  • Gas Pack
  • Electric
  • Forced Air
  • Heat Pump
  • Natural Gas
  • Zoned

Schools

Elementary
Snipes
Middle
Williston
High
New Hanover

As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.

About 121 S 5th Avenue

121 S 5th Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 4-bath home of about 3,310 square feet, built in 1910 in Historic District, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.

At $1,150,000, it's 181% above the median asking price ($409,000) of the 440 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.

That's about $347 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median of $262.

15 other homes are for sale in Historic District right now (median asking $914,000); 64 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $455,000, typically in about 53 days.

Across ZIP 28401, 228 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $344,850.

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Questions about 121 S 5th Avenue

How much is 121 S 5th Avenue?

121 S 5th Avenue is listed at $1,150,000 (about $347 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: closed.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 121 S 5th Avenue have?

3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with about 3,310 square feet.

What neighborhood is 121 S 5th Avenue in?

Historic District, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.

What have homes sold for in Historic District?

64 homes sold in Historic District in the last 12 months, at a median price of $455,000.

When was 121 S 5th Avenue built?

1910.

Who is the listing broker for 121 S 5th Avenue?

Dram Tree Realty (MLS #100556093). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.

Listing provided by Dram Tree Realty via Hive MLS.