Introducing 119 S 5th Street-an exquisite brick home nestled in the heart of Wilmington's vibrant historic district. Conveniently located to downtown shops, restaurants, and riverfront attractions, this property offers the perfect blend of historic charm and urban convenience. Enjoy the warmth of natural light in the inviting formal areas, complete with hardwood floors and spacious bedrooms for comfort. The semi-finished attic, accessible via permanent stairs, adds over 1000 sqft of potential space not included in the total square footage and offers endless potential for creative utilization.This residence boasts off-street parking and a secluded fenced backyard, providing both privacy and convenience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a slice of Wilmington's downtown history.
Sold for $580,000
$580,000
119 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
1,764sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$732,800 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$2,185 Estimated rent
Home value
$732,800
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Warmth of natural lightHardwood floorsSpacious bedroomsHistoric charmFormal areas
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Listed by:
Vance B Young 910-232-8850,
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Bought with:
Lauren W Mintz, 285839
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100432776
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Breakfast nook
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Master Downstairs, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Attic: Floored,Permanent Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,764
- Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 56' x 120'
Details
- Parcel number: R05405005007000
- Zoning: HD-R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $271,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,292
- Date on market: 8/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 62 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2024 | Sold | $580,000-3.2%$329/sqft |
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| 5/14/2024 | Pending sale | $599,000$340/sqft |
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| 3/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,000$340/sqft |
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| 1/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/26/2023 | Price change | $1,995-1.5%$1/sqft |
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| 10/24/2023 | Price change | $2,025-11%$1/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,275+42.3%$1/sqft |
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| 3/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2019 | Listing removed | $1,599$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2019 | Price change | $1,599-8.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2019 | Price change | $1,750-5.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,850-15.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2019 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,200+69.9%$1/sqft |
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| 4/3/2017 | Listing removed | $1,295$1/sqft |
Source: Sweyer Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,295$1/sqft |
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| 1/10/2015 | Listing removed | $1,295$1/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Sweyer & Associates Rentals Division Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,295$1/sqft |
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| 9/22/2012 | Listing removed | $1,295$1/sqft |
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| 7/15/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,295$1/sqft |
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| 5/25/2012 | Listing removed | $1,295$1/sqft |
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| 5/11/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,295$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,193 +35.3% | $542,600 +100% |
| 2024 | $2,360 +3% | $271,300 |
| 2023 | $2,292 -0.6% | $271,300 |
| 2022 | $2,306 -0.7% | $271,300 |
| 2021 | $2,322 -38.3% | $271,300 -24% |
| 2020 | $3,761 | $357,000 |
| 2019 | $3,761 | $357,000 |
| 2018 | $3,761 | $357,000 |
| 2017 | $3,761 +25.6% | $357,000 +32.1% |
| 2016 | $2,995 +4.6% | $270,300 |
| 2015 | $2,862 +4.4% | $270,300 |
| 2014 | $2,741 | $270,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $270,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $270,300 -9.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $299,059 |
| 2010 | -- | $299,059 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $199,280 |
| 2004 | -- | $199,280 |
| 2003 | -- | $199,280 |
| 2002 | -- | $199,280 |
| 2001 | -- | $199,280 |
| 2000 | -- | $199,280 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Wilmington
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Annie H Snipes ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Snipes
- Middle: Williston
- High: New Hanover
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
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- Wilmington
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- Old Wilmington
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