**HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CHARM • TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY • LIMITED-TIME $10,000 SELLER CREDIT!**
Welcome to 311 S 7th Street, a cheerful 1903 cottage with a sunny bright exterior, turquoise front door, and an inviting covered front porch that practically says, ''Welcome home!'' Tucked along a quiet residential street in historic downtown Wilmington, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow is just 3 blocks from the vibrant Castle Street Arts District and 7 blocks from the scenic downtown Riverwalk! Enjoy easy access to local restaurants, boutiques, breweries, entertainment, and everything that makes downtown Wilmington such a desirable place to visit or call home, with convenient on-street parking adding to the everyday ease of this location.
**OFFERED FULLY FURNISHED AND EQUIPPED FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL USE, IF DESIRED!** Furniture, linens, kitchenware, appliances, washer and dryer, and existing household supplies may convey, making this charming cottage equally appealing as a primary residence, downtown getaway, or investment opportunity.
Inside, natural light, cozy living spaces, and classic cottage character create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Three bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while the cheerful kitchen with dining space and inviting living areas make everyday living feel comfortable and easy.
And then there's the backyard! A private, fully fenced retreat perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying Wilmington's beautiful coastal evenings. Gather around the chiminea, enjoy dinner outdoors, or unwind beneath the stars. Together with the covered front porch, these inviting outdoor spaces offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outside.
**AN ESTABLISHED RENTAL HISTORY!** Affectionately known to vacation guests as *Bungalow 7*, this property has operated as a short-term rental for the past three years, accumulating 116 guest reviews across Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com under its current owners. Historical host payout records and an independent rental revenue projection are available for review. Future guest reservations are currently in place and will be addressed as part of the sale, subject to applicable North Carolina vacation rental laws and contract terms. Optional convenient continued hosting and management services may be available through the current host under a separate agreement.
**PLUS, SELLER IS OFFERING UP TO $10,000 IN CLOSING COST CONCESSIONS WITH AN ACCEPTABLE OFFER**, subject to contract terms and applicable financing guidelines.
Whether you're looking for a place to call home, a charming downtown escape, or an established investment opportunity, 311 S 7th Street offers historic personality, downtown convenience, and possibilities for its next chapter. Come see what makes this historic downtown bungalow so special!
For sale
$319,000
311 S 7th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
880sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
2,574 Square Feet Lot
$311,600 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three bedrooms offer flexibilityNatural lightCovered front porchClassic cottage characterInviting covered front porchCozy living spacesSunny bright exterior
- 6 days
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer L Miller 614-353-0114,
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100611049
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 6
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, See Remarks, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Electric Range
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Smart Thermostat, See Remarks
- Flooring: LVT/LVP, Laminate
- Basement: None
- Attic: Scuttle
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 880
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, None
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: On Street Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Back Yard,Wood,Fenced
- View description: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 2,574 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 78
Details
- Parcel number: R05405024005000
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition, Asbestos, Wood Frame, See Remarks
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Green verification: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Park, Street Lights, See Remarks
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $363/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,666
- Date on market: 10/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$311,600
$296,000 - $327,000
$1,776/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,000+4.6%$363/sqft |
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| 4/3/2023 | Sold | $305,000-1.6%$347/sqft |
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| 2/28/2023 | Pending sale | $310,000$352/sqft |
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| 2/14/2023 | Price change | $310,000-3.1%$352/sqft |
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| 1/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $319,999+45.1%$364/sqft |
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| 1/15/2021 | Sold | $220,500+0.9%$251/sqft |
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| 1/5/2021 | Pending sale | $218,500$248/sqft |
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| 12/29/2020 | Price change | $218,500-0.2%$248/sqft |
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| 12/9/2020 | Price change | $219,000-2.6%$249/sqft |
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| 12/2/2020 | Price change | $224,9000%$256/sqft |
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| 11/20/2020 | Price change | $225,000+7.1%$256/sqft |
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| 11/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $210,000+136%$239/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #100244357 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2017 | Listing removed | $89,000$101/sqft |
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| 10/20/2017 | Pending sale | $89,000$101/sqft |
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| 9/29/2017 | Listed for sale | $89,000$101/sqft |
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| 9/26/2017 | Pending sale | $89,000$101/sqft |
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| 9/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $89,000$101/sqft |
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| 8/28/2017 | Pending sale | $89,000$101/sqft |
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| 8/26/2017 | Price change | $89,000-10.1%$101/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Price change | $99,000-16.8%$113/sqft |
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| 2/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $119,000-20.6%$135/sqft |
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| 1/11/2017 | Listing removed | $149,900$170/sqft |
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| 6/28/2016 | Price change | $149,900+26%$170/sqft |
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| 6/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $119,000+32.4%$135/sqft |
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| 11/10/2015 | Listing removed | $89,900$102/sqft |
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| 9/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $89,900$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,667 +29.4% | $283,200 +91.4% |
| 2024 | $1,288 +3% | $148,000 |
| 2023 | $1,251 -0.6% | $148,000 |
| 2022 | $1,258 -0.7% | $148,000 |
| 2021 | $1,267 +13.4% | $148,000 +39.6% |
| 2020 | $1,117 | $106,000 |
| 2019 | $1,117 | $106,000 |
| 2018 | $1,117 | $106,000 |
| 2017 | $1,117 -5.2% | $106,000 -0.3% |
| 2016 | $1,178 +4.6% | $106,300 |
| 2015 | $1,126 +4.4% | $106,300 |
| 2014 | $1,078 | $106,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $106,300 +7.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $98,615 |
| 2010 | -- | $98,615 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $49,416 |
| 2004 | -- | $49,416 +2.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $48,213 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,472 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,472 |
| 2000 | -- | $43,472 |
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Neighborhood: Dry Pond/Lake Forest
Nearby schools
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.






