Historic Downtown Wilmington location on the Water! Short Term Rentals allowed!!! VRBO & Airbnb now welcome.
Enjoy these amazing river views & beautiful sunsets from the balcony of this Historic Riverfront home. This building which was once a warehouse in the early 1900s is one of the PREMIER locations in Downtown Wilmington! A beautiful mix of old and new which includes 3-layer brick exterior walls, along with the original brick walls on the interior of this unit with stunning wooden beams and soaring 10'+ ceilings. This two-bedroom unit with 2 A½ baths offers an open concept Kitchen, Family Room & Dining Space on the main floor. Second Floor Boasts two nicely sized bedrooms with two Full baths. Updates by previous owner include new oak hardwood flooring, fresh paint, HVAC system with nest controllers, new Granite countertops, kitchen cabinets & updated stainless hardware. The Kitchen also includes a wine fridge and a reverse osmosis purification system. This building has been used for scenes in popular shows like ''One Tree Hill'' along with housing castmates of ''Dawsons Creek''. Enjoy the ease of being only steps away from the Riverwalk & Downtown venues including many amazing restaurants, art galleries & shopping! Enjoy the newly added Day Dock as well to pull up by watercraft!
*This building no longer hosts a wedding venue on the main floor. This space was sold to an Accounting firm in April.
Sold for $794,900
$794,900
18 S Water Street #9, Wilmington, NC 28401
2beds
1,478sqft
Condominium
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$835,100 Zestimate®
$538/sqft
$3,363 Estimated rent
Home value
$835,100
$777,000 - $902,000
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Listed by:
Mary L Kromenhoek 919-244-7343,
Howard Perry & Walston Realtors HS,
James Kromenhoek 919-244-7114,
Howard Perry & Walston Realtors HS
Bought with:
Aleisha Nassef, 275498
Salt and Stone Property Group
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100439482
Originating MLS: Orange Chatham Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Orange Chatham Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Non Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Solid Surface, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,478
- Total interior livable area: 1,478 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other, See Remarks
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 2nd Floor Unit
- Patio & porch: Balcony
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
- Waterfront features: Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Waterfront, Water Depth 4+, Boat Dock
- Frontage type: River
Lot
- Features: Level, Boat Dock, Deeded Water Access, Deeded Water Rights, Deeded Waterfront, Water Depth 4+
Details
- Parcel number: R05308001001009
- Zoning: CBD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Green energy
- Green verification: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Brooks Building Condo
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Roof Maintenance, Boat Dock, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Pest Control, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $8,957 monthly
- HOA name: Network Real-estate / JW Brooks Building HOA
- HOA phone: 910-395-4100
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $538/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $550,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,185
- Date on market: 7/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 102 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2024 | Sold | $794,900$538/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100439482 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2024 | Pending sale | $794,900$538/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439482 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $794,900$538/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439482 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2024 | Pending sale | $794,900$538/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439482 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2024 | Price change | $794,900-0.6%$538/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439482 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $799,900+48.1%$541/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100439482 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2021 | Sold | $540,000-2.7%$365/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100237881 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2021 | Pending sale | $555,000$376/sqft |
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| 4/20/2021 | Price change | $555,000-4.1%$376/sqft |
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| 2/19/2021 | Price change | $579,000-1.7%$392/sqft |
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| 9/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $589,000+13.3%$399/sqft |
Source: Intracoastal Realty Corp #100237881 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2010 | Sold | $520,000-13.2%$352/sqft |
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| 7/8/2010 | Listing removed | $599,000$405/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty #442216 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2010 | Listed for sale | $599,000+27.4%$405/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty #442216 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2008 | Sold | $470,000$318/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,185 +0.7% | $812,000 +47.4% |
| 2024 | $5,147 +2.7% | $550,700 |
| 2023 | $5,010 -0.5% | $550,700 |
| 2022 | $5,037 +0.5% | $550,700 |
| 2021 | $5,014 +4.3% | $550,700 +28.6% |
| 2020 | $4,809 | $428,100 |
| 2019 | $4,809 | $428,100 |
| 2018 | $4,809 | $428,100 |
| 2017 | $4,809 | $428,100 +43.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $298,400 |
| 2015 | $3,160 | $298,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $298,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $298,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $298,400 -41.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $507,765 |
| 2010 | -- | $507,765 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $288,627 |
| 2004 | -- | $288,627 |
| 2003 | -- | $288,627 |
| 2002 | -- | $288,627 |
| 2001 | -- | $288,627 |
| 2000 | -- | $288,627 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Historic Downtown
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Annie H Snipes ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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- Historic Downtown
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