416 S 5th Avenue

About this home

Welcome to the William H. McEachern house, a beautifully updated 1890 Neoclassical Revival home that blends modern conveniences with rich historic character in the heart of Downtown Wilmington. Offering 1,750 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an office/flex space, this move-in ready home sits on a charming tree-lined street just five blocks from the Riverwalk and moments from top restaurants, parks, shops, and the Castle Street Arts District. The inviting covered front porch opens into an airy layout with 10' ceilings, exposed beams, refinished hardwood floors, and restored details including the original front door and hardware. The fully renovated kitchen features new cabinetry, quartz counters, a center island, built-in coffee station, and a premium Café appliance suite, while a hidden laundry nook with rolling barn doors adds convenience. The first-floor primary suite offers a walk-in closet with natural light, access to the back deck, and a newly installed bath with tiled walk-in shower and dual vanities. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms with original hardwoods, an updated full bath, and a flex room ideal for an office or nursery. Outside, enjoy a large fenced backyard with a gravel patio and fire pit, plus a private driveway for access to the backyard for off-street parking. Exterior upgrades include fresh paint, new front-yard metal fencing, porch enhancements, and new gravel. The rear metal roof was installed in 2025, with the main roof replaced in 2015. Mechanical improvements include updated electrical and plumbing, a Rinnai tankless water heater, two new Daikin mini-splits on the first floor, a serviced 2022 upstairs HVAC unit, blown-in attic insulation, and professionally serviced original windows. Fifth Avenue is also undergoing major infrastructure improvements, including sidewalks replacements, resurfacing, stormwater upgrades, and future bike lanes. Furnishings are negotiable. Call today to make this historic home yours!

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1890

Lot

0.12 acres

Community

Historic District

County

New Hanover

MLS #

100542421

Features

About 416 S 5th Avenue

416 S 5th Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,750 square feet, built in 1890 in Historic District, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.

At $624,900, it's 51% above the median asking price ($415,000) of the 459 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.

That's about $357 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median of $264.

15 other homes are for sale in Historic District right now (median asking $895,000); 65 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $450,000, typically in about 53 days.

Across ZIP 28401, 225 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $345,000.

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