Located on 5th Avenue, in the Historic District is this beautiful four bedroom, three bathroom home. You will find hard wood floor, custom molding, high ceiling and charm through out the property. The exterior gardens, private back patio, off-street parking and mature tree canopy all add to the experience. Located within walking distance to the River Walk, shopping, dinning, theatre and so much more......
Sold for $688,000
$688,000
208 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
2,439sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$688,700 Zestimate®
$282/sqft
$2,770 Estimated rent
Home value
$688,700
$634,000 - $751,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey G Hovis 910-512-2205,
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Bought with:
The Domenico Grillo Real Estate Team
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100487194
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Office, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Master Bedroom, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 15.3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 10.2
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 10.8
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 10.2
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 16.1
Family room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 18.7
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 10.1
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20.1 x 15.3
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 10.1
Other
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 15.4
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Basement, Blinds/Shades
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Attic: Access Only
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,439
- Total interior livable area: 2,439 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49 x 105 x 49 x 104
- Features: Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: R05405014013000
- Zoning: HD-R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shake,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Green verification: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $282/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $296,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,580
- Date on market: 9/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2025 | Sold | $688,000-3.4%$282/sqft |
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| 4/7/2025 | Contingent | $712,000$292/sqft |
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| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $712,000$292/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Contingent | $712,000$292/sqft |
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| 3/4/2025 | Pending sale | $712,000$292/sqft |
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| 2/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $712,000$292/sqft |
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| 2/15/2025 | Contingent | $712,000$292/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Pending sale | $712,000$292/sqft |
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| 2/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $712,000-3.8%$292/sqft |
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| 11/25/2024 | Listing removed | $740,000$303/sqft |
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| 10/18/2024 | Price change | $740,000-4.5%$303/sqft |
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| 10/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $775,000$318/sqft |
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| 9/22/2024 | Listing removed | $775,000$318/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Price change | $775,000-1.3%$318/sqft |
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| 7/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $785,000$322/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,477 +34.7% | $590,800 +99.2% |
| 2024 | $2,580 +3% | $296,600 |
| 2023 | $2,506 -0.6% | $296,600 |
| 2022 | $2,521 -0.7% | $296,600 |
| 2021 | $2,538 -34.4% | $296,600 -19.2% |
| 2020 | $3,867 | $367,100 |
| 2019 | $3,867 | $367,100 -0.4% |
| 2018 | $3,867 -0.4% | $368,700 |
| 2017 | $3,884 +26.6% | $368,700 +33.2% |
| 2016 | $3,068 +4.6% | $276,900 |
| 2015 | $2,932 +4.4% | $276,900 |
| 2014 | $2,808 | $276,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $276,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $276,900 -4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $289,763 |
| 2010 | -- | $289,763 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $256,435 |
| 2004 | -- | $256,435 |
| 2003 | -- | $256,435 |
| 2002 | -- | $256,435 |
| 2001 | -- | $256,435 |
| 2000 | -- | $256,435 |
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: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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