410 S 5th Avenue

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully preserved 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath historic home situated on a rare double lot. With an optional fourth bedroom or loft, this home offers flexible living in a prime downtown location. Thoughtfully updated in 2022, with updates continuing through 2025, the home blends timeless architectural character with modern comforts and coastal-inspired touches throughout, creating a bright and relaxed atmosphere that complements its historic charm. The property also features a rare two-car garage -- an exceptional amenity in downtown Wilmington -- along with an additional carport for added convenience. This remarkable property was proudly selected for the 2026 Azalea Festival Historic Wilmington Foundation Home Tour, a distinction that celebrates the craftsmanship, history, and unique character of Wilmington's most notable homes. With its combination of historic charm and highly sought-after off-street parking, this home offers a unique opportunity in one of the city's most desirable locations. Inside, the home offers inviting living spaces and a thoughtfully designed scullery that enhances both everyday living and entertaining. Custom shelving and arched doorways throughout the home adds charm and practical storage, while the dining room features built-in cabinets for displaying china and serving pieces, bringing elegance and historic appeal to the space. A flexible loft or optional fourth bedroom provides additional space for guests, a home office, a craft room, or a play area for kids. Step outside to discover a truly special setting. Situated on a double lot, the property offers beautifully curated outdoor spaces designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Garden walkways wind through tasteful, purposeful plantings and flowering beds, creating a peaceful backyard oasis. The expansive yard provides endless possibilities--set up a pickleball court, add a basketball hoop for the kids, or host memorable dinners outdoors under string lights. The swim spa offers swimming, aquatic fitness, hydrotherapy, relaxation, and family fun all in one place. Enjoy game nights on the screened-in back porch, rinse off in the outdoor shower, and appreciate the convenience of the two-car garage and additional carport--features rarely found in historic downtown Wilmington homes. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to experience historic downtown living, just steps from Wilmington's restaurants, bars, breweries, and the scenic Riverwalk.

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1919

Lot

0.25 acres

Garage

2 spaces

Community

Historic District

County

New Hanover

MLS #

100560142

Features

About 410 S 5th Avenue

410 S 5th Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 4-bath home of about 3,992 square feet, built in 1919, on 0.25 acres in Historic District, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.

At $1,225,000, it's 200% above the median asking price ($409,000) of the 440 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.

That's about $307 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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