Castle Street Arts and Antiques District 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage with a large out building on lot. Renovated in 2014 and in use as a rental since, this home could use another update, but is livable with paint and minor repairs. Just one lot off of Castle Street where new buildings are going up now. Across the street from MLK Community Center , Robert Strange Pool, Sherriedale Morgan Fitness Center, ball park, pickle ball/tennis courts -- such great amenities for this down town area! Steps away from Castle Street - a vibrant down town shopping district with coffee shops, restaurants, shops, farmer/art markets.
Sold for $180,000
$180,000
520 S 8th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
2beds
876sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$179,700 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$1,639 Estimated rent
Home value
$179,700
$165,000 - $196,000
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Listed by:
Rachel S De Faut 910-520-1815,
Sea River Realty
Bought with:
Rachel S De Faut, 270560
Sea River Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100483616
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Features
- Master Downstairs, High Ceilings
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 876
- Total interior livable area: 876 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: No parking in front
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link,Front Yard,Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 115 x 33
- Features: Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: R05409007013000
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other, Crawl Space, Pilings
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,381
- Date on market: 8/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 63 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $180,000-14.3%$205/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Pending sale | $210,000$240/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100483616 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Price change | $210,000-4.5%$240/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Price change | $220,000-4.3%$251/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Price change | $230,000-4.2%$263/sqft |
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| 2/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000+1026.8%$274/sqft |
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| 7/20/2017 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
Source: Sea River Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
Source: Sea River Realty Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2014 | Sold | $21,300$24/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30502883 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,381 +43.4% | $234,700 +112% |
| 2024 | $963 +3% | $110,700 |
| 2023 | $935 -0.6% | $110,700 |
| 2022 | $941 -0.7% | $110,700 |
| 2021 | $947 +75% | $110,700 +115.4% |
| 2020 | $541 | $51,400 |
| 2019 | $541 | $51,400 |
| 2018 | $541 | $51,400 |
| 2017 | $541 -25.4% | $51,400 -21.5% |
| 2016 | $726 +4.6% | $65,500 |
| 2015 | $694 +4.4% | $65,500 |
| 2014 | $664 | $65,500 -36.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $102,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $102,800 +23.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $83,330 |
| 2010 | -- | $83,330 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $49,995 |
| 2004 | -- | $49,995 |
| 2003 | -- | $49,995 |
| 2002 | -- | $49,995 |
| 2001 | -- | $49,995 |
| 2000 | -- | $49,995 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Dry Pond/Lake Forest
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Annie H Snipes ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Williston MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 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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