Conveniently located on South Fifth Avenue, this 1903 bungalow ready for it's new owners. Fresh paint inside and out highlight the beauty of this historic home. The open living area is accentuated by original flooring, and flows well into the dining room and kitchen! At 1355 sq/ft, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this property is versatile for a number of potential buyers. A large front porch overlooks a small fenced-in yard. The back yard features a deck and an off-street parking spot. This house is within blocks of numerous shops and local restaurants, including Castle Street Kitchen and Luna Cafe. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own right in the heart of Downtown Wilmington!
Sold for $450,000
$450,000
616 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
1,355sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$464,200 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$2,053 Estimated rent
Home value
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$436,000 - $492,000
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Large front porchFresh paintLocal restaurantsCastle street kitchenLuna cafe
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Listed by:
Jesse A Canady 910-231-7377,
Salt and Stone Property Group
Bought with:
Beatty Pittman Real Estate Team LLC, C37146
Intracoastal Realty Corp
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100431359
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Heating
- Gas Pack
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,355
- Total interior livable area: 1,355 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Wrap Around
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 90 x 32 x 90
Details
- Parcel number: R05409013016000
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $124,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,551
- Date on market: 8/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2024 | Sold | $450,000-4.1%$332/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100431359 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2024 | Pending sale | $469,000$346/sqft |
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| 3/27/2024 | Price change | $469,000-2.3%$346/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100431359 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $479,900+88.2%$354/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100431359 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2023 | Sold | $255,000-8.6%$188/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100413822 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2023 | Pending sale | $279,000$206/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100413822 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2023 | Price change | $279,000-15.2%$206/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100413822 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $329,000+321.8%$243/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100413822 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2013 | Sold | $78,000-2.5%$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2013 | Pending sale | $80,000$59/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2013 | Price change | $80,000-2.4%$59/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2013 | Price change | $82,000-8.9%$61/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $90,000$66/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2013 | Pending sale | $90,000$66/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2013 | Price change | $90,000-5.3%$66/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $95,000$70/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2013 | Pending sale | $95,000$70/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $95,000$70/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2013 | Pending sale | $95,000$70/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates #489638 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2013 | Listed for sale | $95,000$70/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty #486310 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2012 | Listing removed | $95,000$70/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty #461996 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2011 | Price change | $95,000-9.5%$70/sqft |
Source: Sea Coast Realty #461996 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2011 | Price change | $105,000-12.5%$77/sqft |
Source: Sea Coast Realty #461996 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2011 | Price change | $120,000-7.7%$89/sqft |
Source: Sea Coast Realty #461996 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $130,000-13.3%$96/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty #461996 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $149,900$111/sqft |
Source: Listhub #425168 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2009 | Listed for sale | $149,900$111/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #425168 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,551 +135.2% | $433,500 +247.6% |
| 2024 | $1,085 +3% | $124,700 |
| 2023 | $1,054 -0.6% | $124,700 |
| 2022 | $1,060 -0.7% | $124,700 |
| 2021 | $1,067 -0.5% | $124,700 +22.5% |
| 2020 | $1,072 | $101,800 |
| 2019 | $1,072 | $101,800 |
| 2018 | $1,072 | $101,800 |
| 2017 | $1,072 | $101,800 -3.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $105,900 |
| 2015 | $1,121 +4.4% | $105,900 |
| 2014 | $1,074 | $105,900 +3.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $102,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $102,300 +34.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $76,199 |
| 2010 | -- | $76,199 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $51,408 |
| 2004 | -- | $51,408 |
| 2003 | -- | $51,408 |
| 2002 | -- | $51,408 |
| 2001 | -- | $51,408 |
| 2000 | -- | $51,408 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Dry Pond/Lake Forest
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