Prime investment opportunity in historic downtown. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath house sits on a deep lot and offers off-street parking, partially fenced yard and offers strong potential for value. The property's layout and location make it well-suited for renovation, rental income, or future resale strategies. What truly elevates this opportunity is its walkable setting. A convenience store, drug store, coffee shops, yoga studio, restaurants, and additional daily-needs amenities are all within arm's reach, supporting both tenant demand and long-term appreciation.
With steady interest in character homes in this area, investors will appreciate the combination of location, flexibility, and upside. Whether held as a long-term rental or improved for resale, this property presents a clear path to maximizing return on investment.
Sold for $265,000
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$265,000
510 Church Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
1,002sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$265,000 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$1,721 Estimated rent
Home value
$265,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashley Stewardson 910-515-6705,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Bought with:
Clinton R Howlett, 220113
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100565154
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Other
- Description: Living and Dining Combo
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Space Heater, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: None
- Attic: Scuttle
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,002
- Total interior livable area: 1,002 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Glass Enclosed
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 90 x 11 x 46 x 43 x 136
Details
- Parcel number: R05405036009000
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Castle Dock
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $296,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,746
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 82 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Sold | $265,000-8.6%$264/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $289,900$289/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Price change | $289,900-6.2%$289/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $309,000+40.5%$308/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Sold | $220,000$220/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,746 +12% | $296,700 +65.6% |
| 2024 | $1,559 +3% | $179,200 |
| 2023 | $1,514 -0.6% | $179,200 |
| 2022 | $1,523 -0.7% | $179,200 |
| 2021 | $1,534 +31.6% | $179,200 +62% |
| 2020 | $1,165 | $110,600 |
| 2019 | $1,165 +33.4% | $110,600 |
| 2018 | $873 -25.1% | $110,600 |
| 2017 | $1,165 -12.2% | $110,600 -7.7% |
| 2016 | $1,327 +4.6% | $119,800 |
| 2015 | $1,269 +4.4% | $119,800 |
| 2014 | $1,215 | $119,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $119,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $119,800 +26.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $94,715 |
| 2010 | -- | $94,715 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $72,951 |
| 2004 | -- | $72,951 |
| 2003 | -- | $72,951 |
| 2002 | -- | $72,951 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,951 +9.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $66,893 |
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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: 0.4 mi
- 3/10New Hanover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
- 28401
- Old Wilmington
- 510 Church Street
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