Welcome to this fully remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in the heart of the historic district of downtown Wilmington. Blending classic charm with modern upgrades, this home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom.
Enjoy peace of mind with all new electrical, new HVAC, new water heater, new insulation, updated plumbing, and a 2021 roof (with a new shed roof in 2025). Additional upgrades include new drywall and trim, a new wood burning fireplace, all new lighting fixtures, and beautifully finished exterior details like new porch columns, fresh landscaping, a stone patio, and a new fence.
Step inside to find new LVP flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, and two completely renovated bathrooms with stylish tile finishes. The custom kitchen is a true showstopper, featuring all new cabinetry, quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, and brand new stainless steel appliances.
Don't miss your chance to own a turn-key property with all the modern upgrades, nestled in a location full of charm and history.
Sold for $385,000
$385,000
501 S 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
2beds
988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$382,800 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$2,018 Estimated rent
Home value
$382,800
$352,000 - $413,000
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Listed by:
Landyn Lewis 704-677-5612,
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Bought with:
Leila A Tabatabai, 277077
Coastal Select Properties
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100503435
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Master Downstairs, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades
Interior area
- Total structure area: 988
- Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
- Dimensions: 66 x 52 x 66 x 53
Details
- Parcel number: R05405034007000
- Zoning: HD-R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Historic District
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2025 | Sold | $385,000-3.5%$390/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100503435 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2025 | Contingent | $399,000$404/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100503435 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000+99.5%$404/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100503435 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2025 | Sold | $200,000$202/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,192 +66.2% | $372,400 +145.6% |
| 2024 | $1,319 +3% | $151,600 |
| 2023 | $1,281 -0.6% | $151,600 |
| 2022 | $1,289 -0.7% | $151,600 |
| 2021 | $1,297 +3.8% | $151,600 +27.7% |
| 2020 | $1,250 | $118,700 |
| 2019 | $1,250 | $118,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $118,700 |
| 2017 | $1,250 -16.5% | $118,700 -12.1% |
| 2016 | $1,497 +4.6% | $135,100 |
| 2015 | $1,431 +4.4% | $135,100 |
| 2014 | $1,370 | $135,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $135,100 -22.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $174,700 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $184,230 |
| 2010 | -- | $184,230 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $110,273 |
| 2004 | -- | $110,273 |
| 2003 | -- | $110,273 |
| 2002 | -- | $110,273 |
| 2001 | -- | $110,273 |
| 2000 | -- | $110,273 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Wilmington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Annie H Snipes ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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Estimated market value
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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
- 28401
- Old Wilmington
- 501 S 3rd Street
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