Prime downtown Wilmington corner duplex
Excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity. Each floor includes three solid bedrooms and one full bath, with separate utilities for hassle-free renting.
The corner lot delivers great natural light, strong curb appeal, and easy walking access to downtown shops, dining, and the riverfront. Solid structure, plenty of potential.
Whether you flip it, rent both units, or live in one while leasing the other.
Sold for $390,000
$390,000
129 S 8th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
6beds
2baths
2,204sqft
Duplex
Built in 1903
-- sqft lot
$388,800 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$2,020 Estimated rent
Home value
$388,800
$365,000 - $412,000
$2,020/mo
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Great natural lightStrong curb appealCorner lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel J Boyle 910-297-5322,
Town & Country Real Estate
Bought with:
Suzanne M Hoskins, 325135
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100544261
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- High Ceilings, Wash/Dry Connect
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Dirt Floor
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,204
- Total interior livable area: 2,204 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
- Dimensions: 33 x 75 x 33 x 75
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: R05405008009000
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Downtown
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $390,000-8.2%$177/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Pending sale | $425,000$193/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Price change | $425,000-9.6%$193/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Pending sale | $469,900$213/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Price change | $469,900-1.1%$213/sqft |
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| 12/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $474,900+212.4%$215/sqft |
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| 3/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2015 | Listing removed | $850 |
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| 2/2/2015 | Listed for rent | $850+13.3% |
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| 12/5/2012 | Listing removed | $750 |
Source: Town & Country Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2012 | Listed for rent | $750 |
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| 5/2/2002 | Sold | $152,000$69/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30255013 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,319 -7.5% | $394,000 +36.7% |
| 2024 | $2,507 +3% | $288,200 |
| 2023 | $2,435 -0.6% | $288,200 |
| 2022 | $2,450 -0.7% | $288,200 |
| 2021 | $2,466 +43.4% | $288,200 +76.5% |
| 2020 | $1,720 | $163,300 |
| 2019 | $1,720 | $163,300 |
| 2018 | $1,720 | $163,300 |
| 2017 | $1,720 -16.2% | $163,300 -11.9% |
| 2016 | $2,053 +4.6% | $185,300 |
| 2015 | $1,962 +4.4% | $185,300 |
| 2014 | $1,879 | $185,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $185,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $185,300 -0.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $185,776 |
| 2010 | -- | $185,776 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $117,089 |
| 2004 | -- | $117,089 |
| 2003 | -- | $117,089 |
| 2002 | -- | $117,089 |
| 2001 | -- | $117,089 |
| 2000 | -- | $117,089 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Dry Pond/Lake Forest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Annie H Snipes ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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