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223 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
$1,050,000
Property Type:
Multi-Family
Bedrooms:
6
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,548
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
2,910
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,050,000
List Date:
11/29/2025
Last Modified:
12/11/2025
Description
Reimagined from its 1903 bones, this 122-year-old duplex captures the spirit of historic Wilmington while offering flexible living in the heart of the Historic District. Just minutes from the Riverwalk, top dining, entertainment, and scenic waterfront views, it's perfectly positioned for those who value walkability and opportunity: live in one unit and rent the other, rent out both, or enjoy the entire home as a spacious single residence. Each unit offers grand living and dining spaces, three bedrooms, and two tiled baths. Original hardwoods run throughout, complemented by 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, and rich paint tones. Ten fireplaces throughout the home anchor each space with historic character, while glimpses of exposed brick reveal the craftsmanship beneath. An unfinished basement adds another layer of intrigue to the property, offering potential to be finished for additional living, storage, or a shared entertainment space for both units. Generous porches, low-maintenance landscaping, and a permanently staired attic complete the layout's thoughtful flow. After decades without residents, this home stands ready to begin its next chapter, inviting new life, new stories, and a renewed presence in one of Wilmington's most storied neighborhoods.
More Information MLS# 100537963
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 10
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 2
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Duplex
List Price/SqFt: 295.94
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2025-10-24
Listing Price: 1050000
Current Price: $1,050,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Street #: 223
Pre Direction: S
Street Name: 5th
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28401
Subdivision: Historic District
Geo Lat: 34.232168
Geo Lon: -77.942599
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: Heading West on Oleander Drive, take a slight left turn onto Wooster Street. Turn right onto S 5th Avenue. Home will be on the right.
Building Info
New Construction: No
Property Exterior/Interior Info
Lot Acres: 0.07
Lot SqFt: 2910
Lot Dimensions: 35.5x82
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Location Type: Mainland
# Baths - Total: 4
# Total Units: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Stories: 2
Owner Occupied: No
Property Mgmt Company: No
Financials Available: No
Legal and Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 143800
Deed Book: 6538
Deed Page: 1303
Legal: SW PT 6 BLK 130
Broker Owner: No
PID: R05405-013-006-000
Tax Identifier: R05405-013-006-000
Plat Book: 0
Plat Page: 0
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: HD-R
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Elementary School: Snipes
Middle School: Williston
High School: New Hanover
Year Built: 1903
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Asphalt: 1
Street Only: 1
Attic
Stairs - Perm: 1
Basement
Dirt Floor: 1
Unfinished: 1
Frontage Type
See Remarks: 1
View Type
See Remarks: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Exterior Finish
Brick: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Basement: 1
Crawl Space: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel Tank
None: 1
Green Bldg Features
Tankless Water Heate: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Balcony: 1
Covered: 1
Porch: 1
Roof
Architectural Shingle: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Tankless: 1
See Remarks: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Appliances/Equip
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Vented Exhaust Fan: 1
Fireplace Features
Bath: 1
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
See Remarks: 1
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
High Ceilings: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Master Downstairs: 1
Pantry: 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Wash/Dry Connect: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Laundry Location
Hookup - Dryer: 1
Hookup - Washer: 1
Laundry Closet: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Side/Unit 1
Total Rooms: 5
# of Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Avg SqFt: 1759
Furnished: No
Rent: 0
Occupied: No
Side/Unit 1 Cooling
Central: 1
Side/Unit 1 Heating
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Side/Unit 1 Appliance
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Stove/Oven - Electric: 1
Vent Hood: 1
Side/Unit 1 Features
Dining Room: 1
Fireplace: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
W/D Hookup: 1
Side/Unit 1 Rent Frequency
Other: 1
Side/Unit 2
Total Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Avg SqFt: 1789
Furnished: No
Rent: 0
Occupied: No
Side/Unit 2 Cooling
Central: 1
Side/Unit 2 Heating
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Side/Unit 2 Appliance
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Stove/Oven - Electric: 1
Vent Hood: 1
Side/Unit 2 Features
Dining Room: 1
Fireplace: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Patio/Balcony/Deck: 1
W/D Hookup: 1
Side/Unit 2 Rent Frequency
Other: 1
Property ExteriorInterior Info
# Bedrooms: 6
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3548
Property Features
Frontage Type: See Remarks
View Type: See Remarks
Attic: Stairs - Perm
Basement: Dirt Floor; Unfinished
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Brick; Wood Siding
Fencing: None
Foundation: Crawl Space; Basement
Fuel Tank: None
Green Bldg Features: Tankless Water Heate
Parking Features: Asphalt; Street Only
Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Porch
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Levels: Two
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Natural Gas; Tankless; See Remarks
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Fireplace Features: Bath; Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; See Remarks
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Wash/Dry Connect
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Location: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Closet; Laundry Room
Dining Room Type: Formal
Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Listing Office:
Prosper Real Estate
IDX
Last Updated: December - 11 - 2025
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