LOCATION!! Conveniently located on the tree lined boulevard of N. 5th Ave, this home is walkable to all of the Brooklyn Arts District happenings. 5 min walk to Palate, Boombalatti's, Goat and Compass, 10 min walk to Live Oak Bank Pavilion and the Brooklyn Arts Center. This quaint bungalow offers all the charm you look for in a historic home including super high ceilings, lots of natural light pouring in, large baseboards, crown molding and a cozy front porch. New back deck installed less than a year ago. The lot is deep, providing ample opportunities for an addition! Please note the home is being sold in AS-IS condition, sellers have put approx. $26k into stabilizing the crawlspace.
Sold for $235,000
$235,000
918 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
2beds
820sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$264,700 Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$1,893 Estimated rent
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$264,700
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Crown moldingSuper high ceilingsLarge baseboardsCozy front porch
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Listed by:
Beth Starkey 910-524-3323,
Nest Realty
Bought with:
Brenda C Dixon
Dixon Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100393935
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
Primary bedroom
- Level: Primary Living Area
Dining room
- Features: Combination
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Hall
Features
- Master Downstairs, High Ceilings
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 820
- Total interior livable area: 820 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 165
Details
- Parcel number: R04809039005000
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brooklyn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $287/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $124,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,059
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $235,000+2.2%$287/sqft |
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| 7/13/2023 | Pending sale | $230,000$280/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $230,000+71%$280/sqft |
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| 3/4/2020 | Sold | $134,500-3.9%$164/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100198550 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2020 | Pending sale | $139,900$171/sqft |
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| 1/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $139,900+16.6%$171/sqft |
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| 8/30/2019 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 8/27/2019 | Price change | $1,200-7.7%$1/sqft |
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| 8/23/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,300+32%$2/sqft |
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| 7/31/2019 | Sold | $120,000-17.2%$146/sqft |
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| 5/13/2018 | Listing removed | $985$1/sqft |
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| 5/3/2018 | Price change | $985+3.7%$1/sqft |
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| 4/26/2018 | Listed for rent | $950+35.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/9/2017 | Listing removed | $700$1/sqft |
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| 1/25/2017 | Listed for rent | $700$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2016 | Listing removed | $700+12%$1/sqft |
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| 5/30/2014 | Listing removed | $625$1/sqft |
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| 4/29/2014 | Price change | $625+4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 4/5/2014 | Price change | $600-4%$1/sqft |
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| 4/2/2014 | Listed for rent | $625+8.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/22/2013 | Listing removed | $575$1/sqft |
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| 2/12/2013 | Price change | $575-4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 2/6/2013 | Listed for rent | $600$1/sqft |
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| 8/22/2008 | Listing removed | $145,000$177/sqft |
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| 5/17/2008 | Listed for sale | $145,000$177/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,641 +50.5% | $278,800 +122.5% |
| 2024 | $1,090 +3.5% | $125,300 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $1,054 -0.6% | $124,700 |
| 2022 | $1,060 -0.7% | $124,700 |
| 2021 | $1,067 +53% | $124,700 +88.4% |
| 2020 | $697 | $66,200 |
| 2019 | $697 | $66,200 |
| 2018 | -- | $66,200 |
| 2017 | $697 +43.4% | $66,200 +50.8% |
| 2016 | $486 +4.6% | $43,900 |
| 2015 | $465 +4.4% | $43,900 |
| 2014 | $445 | $43,900 -2% |
| 2013 | -- | $44,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $44,800 -6.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $48,108 |
| 2010 | -- | $48,108 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $20,847 |
| 2004 | -- | $20,847 |
| 2003 | -- | $20,847 |
| 2002 | -- | $20,847 |
| 2001 | -- | $20,847 |
| 2000 | -- | $20,847 |
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Neighborhood: Northside
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