This beautifully maintained cottage-style home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and is truly move-in ready. Featuring granite countertops, a gas stove, and tiled bathroom walls, the home combines style and functionality. Enjoy new laminate flooring, fresh interior paint, and professionally cleaned air ducts. A reverse osmosis water filtration system with remineralizing has been installed for added water quality and peace of mind. Situated on a corner lot with a fully fenced backyard, there's plenty of space to relax and entertain. Located within city limits with no HOA, and just minutes from downtown—this home checks all the boxes!
Sold for $299,900
$299,900
1201 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
1,069sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$299,000 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$1,681 Estimated rent
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$299,000
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Listed by:
Angie & Cedric Robinson 910-232-6500,
RE/MAX Executive
Bought with:
Lisa M Lloyd, 264657
BlueCoast Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100497968
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, Living Room, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5 x 7.8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18.8 x 12.4
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, See Remarks, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, See Remarks
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,069
- Total interior livable area: 1,069 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 150 x 33 x 150
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: R05413028001000
- Zoning: R-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,957
- Date on market: 9/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $299,900$281/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Contingent | $299,900$281/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+67.1%$281/sqft |
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| 4/26/2019 | Sold | $179,500-0.2%$168/sqft |
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| 3/24/2019 | Pending sale | $179,900$168/sqft |
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| 3/18/2019 | Price change | $179,900-1.4%$168/sqft |
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| 3/16/2019 | Price change | $182,500-1.3%$171/sqft |
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| 3/11/2019 | Price change | $184,900-0.1%$173/sqft |
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| 3/3/2019 | Price change | $185,000-2.6%$173/sqft |
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| 2/25/2019 | Price change | $189,900-2.6%$178/sqft |
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| 2/22/2019 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$182/sqft |
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| 2/11/2019 | Price change | $199,900-7%$187/sqft |
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| 2/9/2019 | Price change | $214,900-6.5%$201/sqft |
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| 2/4/2019 | Price change | $229,900-8%$215/sqft |
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| 1/31/2019 | Listed for sale | $249,900+284.5%$234/sqft |
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| 9/28/2018 | Sold | $65,000-2.1%$61/sqft |
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| 9/2/2018 | Pending sale | $66,400$62/sqft |
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| 8/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $66,400+160.4%$62/sqft |
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| 8/13/2018 | Sold | $25,500$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,957 +15.8% | $332,600 +71.2% |
| 2024 | $1,690 +3% | $194,300 |
| 2023 | $1,642 -0.6% | $194,300 |
| 2022 | $1,652 -0.7% | $194,300 |
| 2021 | $1,663 -5.3% | $194,300 +16.6% |
| 2020 | $1,755 +198% | $166,600 +198% |
| 2019 | $589 | $55,900 -20.3% |
| 2018 | $589 | $70,100 |
| 2017 | -- | $70,100 -26.9% |
| 2016 | $266 -47.7% | $95,900 |
| 2015 | $508 +4.4% | $95,900 |
| 2014 | $486 | $95,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $95,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $95,900 +12.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $85,143 |
| 2010 | -- | $85,143 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $30,065 |
| 2004 | -- | $30,065 +2.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $29,304 +0.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $29,268 +3.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $28,390 |
| 2000 | -- | $28,390 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Dry Pond/Lake Forest
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Annie H Snipes ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Myrtle Grove MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Hills
- Middle: Myrtle Grove
- High: Hoggard
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
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
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- Dry Pond/Lake Forest
- 1201 S 5th Avenue
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