Handyman Special with affordability in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington!
Access via the alley has been confirmed, allowing for the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the Southside Downtown Wilmington area, offering an excellent opportunity for renovation and investment. This property is in need of updating but presents significant potential for added value and future use with the right vision.
Conveniently located just steps from 3rd Street, you'll be close to Downtown Wilmington's popular restaurants, shops, entertainment, and attractions, as well as the Castle Street Antique & Arts District.
Enjoy the best of Wilmington with a short drive to the beautiful Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Whether you're looking for an investment project, renovation opportunity, or a property in a highly desirable location, this home is ready for its next chapter.
Bring your vision and make this Downtown Wilmington property your own!
Pending
Price cut: $20K (8/27)
$179,900
606 Meares Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
1,183sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,445 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 32 days
- 665
- 33
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Basil Williams 910-319-9383,
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100595368
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: Bedroom 1, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 11.8
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 11.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 11.8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 15.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 16.2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: None, Gas Range
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,183
- Total interior livable area: 1,183 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Screened, Front Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link,Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 5,445 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 136
- Features: Interior Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: R05413022025000
- Zoning: R-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: See Remarks
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,619
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,667/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Pending sale | $179,900$152/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100595368 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $179,900-10%$152/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100595368 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900$169/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100595368 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,620 +63.3% | $275,200 +141.4% |
| 2024 | $992 +105.9% | $114,000 |
| 2023 | $482 -0.6% | $114,000 |
| 2022 | $485 -0.7% | $114,000 |
| 2021 | $488 +21.4% | $114,000 +49.4% |
| 2020 | $402 | $76,300 |
| 2019 | $402 +33.3% | $76,300 |
| 2018 | $301 | $76,300 |
| 2017 | $301 -51.7% | $76,300 -32.3% |
| 2016 | $624 -47.7% | $112,700 |
| 2015 | $1,194 +4.4% | $112,700 |
| 2014 | $1,143 | $112,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $112,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $112,700 +23.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $91,503 |
| 2010 | -- | $91,503 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $51,511 |
| 2004 | -- | $51,511 |
| 2003 | -- | $51,511 |
| 2002 | -- | $51,511 |
| 2001 | -- | $51,511 |
| 2000 | -- | $51,511 |
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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.
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