$630,000
Sold Jul 21, 2026
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,824 sq ft
505 S 5th Avenue
Wilmington, NC, 28401 · Historic District
Listed by Wit Realty LLC
Sale details
- Sold price
- $630,000
- Sold on
- Jul 21, 2026
- First listed at
- $624,500
- Last asking price
- $624,499
- Sold vs. first asking
- 100.9%
- Sold vs. last asking
- 100.9%
- Days on market
- 29
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What's my home worth? →About this home
*Back on Market - Buyer Financing issue** This Beautiful Duplex in the Historical District has been renovated from Stem to Stern! All NEW: Historic Preservation-approved Windows & Siding, structural repair where needed, Exterior & Interior Paint, Complete Electrical rewire, plus additional Insulation. Newer Roof (2024) and One of the HVAC units (2024). The Red Oak Hardwoods have been brought back to their glory... Gorgeous Custom cabinetry and quartz countertops in the kitchens and baths for both Units. Other esthetic details include Designer tile, custom crown and trim work and glass door knobs. A 1/2 bath was added in the downstairs unit. You will find 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths in the downstairs unit and 2 bedrooms + office and 1 bathroom in the upstairs unit. Utilities have been separated (2 meters for both water and electric) to help provide great income potential whether renting both units or living in one and renting out the other. There are spacious and private back decks on both levels and a large back yard for off street parking and outside enjoyment. A termite bond is in place for peace of mind. This charmer is only one block from the fabulous Castle Street District and a short stroll to the Cape Fear River. Come check out this gem!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1903
- Lot
- 0.08 acres
- Community
- Historic District
- County
- New Hanover
- MLS #
- 100573538
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- High Ceilings
- Solid Surface
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Hardwood
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Convection Oven
Outside
- DP50 Windows
- Level
- None
Parking
- Off Street
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Multi Units
Schools
- Elementary
- Forest Hills
- Middle
- Williston
- High
- New Hanover
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
About 505 S 5th Avenue
505 S 5th Avenue is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,824 square feet, built in 1903 in Historic District, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.
At $624,499, it's 6% below the median asking price ($664,700) of the 258 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $342 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, 61 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $420,000.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 505 S 5th Avenue
How much is 505 S 5th Avenue?
505 S 5th Avenue is listed at $624,499 (about $342 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: closed.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 505 S 5th Avenue have?
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,824 square feet.
What neighborhood is 505 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 505 S 5th Avenue built?
1903.
Who is the listing broker for 505 S 5th Avenue?
Wit Realty LLC (MLS #100573538). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.