$544,900
Sold Oct 31, 2025
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,762 sq ft
509 S 5th Avenue
Wilmington, NC, 28401 · Historic District
Listed by Sky's the Limit Realty
Sale details
- Sold price
- $544,900
- Sold on
- Oct 31, 2025
- First listed at
- $587,900
- Last asking price
- $559,900 (−4.8%)
- Sold vs. first asking
- 92.7%
- Sold vs. last asking
- 97.3%
- Days on market
- 257
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What's my home worth? →About this home
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.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1923
- Lot
- 0.07 acres
- Community
- Historic District
- County
- New Hanover
- MLS #
- 100487987
Features
Inside
- High Ceilings
- Solid Surface
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- LVT/LVP
- Electric Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Community
- None
Parking
- On Street
- Off Street
- On Site
- Unpaved
Heating & cooling
- Heat Pump
- Electric
- Central Air
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 509 S 5th Avenue
509 S 5th Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,762 square feet, built in 1923 in Historic District, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.
At $559,900, it's 35% above the median asking price ($415,000) of the 459 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $318 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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What's my home worth? →Questions about 509 S 5th Avenue
How much is 509 S 5th Avenue?
509 S 5th Avenue is listed at $559,900 (about $318 per square foot) as of September 26, 2026. Status: closed.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 509 S 5th Avenue have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,762 square feet.
What neighborhood is 509 S 5th Avenue in?
Historic District, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Historic District?
65 homes sold in Historic District in the last 12 months, at a median price of $450,000.
When was 509 S 5th Avenue built?
1923.
Who is the listing broker for 509 S 5th Avenue?
Sky's the Limit Realty (MLS #100487987). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.