5 Queen Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

$695,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,341 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,225 Status: Active
Current Price: $695,000 List Date: 11/18/2025 Last Modified: 12/12/2025

Description

Versatile River View Duplex setup in Downtown Wilmington with very good zoning options!! Discover an exceptional opportunity in the heart of downtown Wilmington with this beautifully updated top-and-bottom duplex overlooking the Cape Fear River. Built in 2005, this brick home combines classic craftsmanship with modern updates, a metal roof, and a flexible UMX zoning designation that allows for residential, commercial, or live/work use. Each level has been professionally designed and renovated, showcasing stylish finishes and thoughtful layouts. The lower unit features two bedrooms, a comfortable living area, dining space, large bathroom and full kitchen—perfect for long-term tenants or owner occupancy. The upper unit is a stunning one-bedroom, one-bath loft-style apartment with window nooks for seating or sleeping, a custom kitchen, designer bathroom with large tiled shower, and high-end LVP flooring throughout. A massive walk-in basement offers two laundry hookups and ample storage, making it ideal for workspaces, hobby areas, or additional rental potential. The property is handicap accessible, fenced in and includes off-street parking with dedicated rear access via easement. Just steps from the boat launch, Riverwalk, and downtown shops and dining, this location offers breathtaking sunsets over the water and unbeatable walkability. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, investment property, or live/work setup, 5 Queen Street delivers unmatched versatility, quality, and location in one incredible package.

More Information MLS# 100541868

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2341 # Rooms: 3 # Baths - Full: 2 # Baths - Half: 0 # Baths - Total: 2 Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area Stories: 2 Fireplace Y/N: No SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2341 # Bedrooms: 3

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 296.88 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Active Marketing Start Date: 2025-11-18 Listing Price: 695000 Current Price: $695,000

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Wilmington Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 5 Street Name: Queen Street Suffix: Street County: New Hanover State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28401 Subdivision: Other Geo Lat: 34.226662 Geo Lon: -77.948506

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: From Market St, Turn Left onto Front St, turn Right onto Queen St, the house is on your Right.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.1 Lot Dimensions: Uneven Dimensions Lot SqFt: 4225 Waterfront: No Waterview: Yes Location Type: Mainland

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 618600 Deed Book: 5905 Deed Page: 948 Legal: Pt Lots 5-6 Blk 72 Wilm Broker Owner: Yes PID: R05312-003-009-000 Tax Identifier: R05312-003-009-000 Plat Book: 0 Plat Page: 0 Special Assessments: None Known Tax Year: 2024 Zoning: UMX HOA: No Cobra Zone: No School District: New Hanover Elementary School: Sunset Middle School: Williston High School: Ashley

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 0 Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Off Street: 1 On Site: 1 On Street: 1 See Remarks: 1

HOA and Neigh Amenities

No Amenities: 1

Handicap Accessible

Accessible Approach with Ramp: 1 Accessible Doors: 1 Accessible Entrance: 1 Accessible Full Bath: 1 Accessible Hallway(s): 1 Accessible Kitchen: 1

View Type

River: 1 Water: 1

Construction

See Remarks: 1

Structure Type

Duplex: 1

Lot Water Features

Boat Ramp: 1

Exterior Finish

Brick: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 VA Loan: 1 Commercial: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1

Foundation

See Remarks: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Balcony: 1 Covered: 1 Patio: 1 Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Roof

Metal: 1 See Remarks: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heated SqFt

2200 - 2399: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Utilities

Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Interior Features

2nd Kitchen: 1 Basement: 1 Blinds/Shades: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 High Ceilings: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Master Downstairs: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 Walk-in Shower: 1

Dining Room Type

Combination: 1

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2005

Property Features

Handicap Accessible: Accessible Approach with Ramp; Accessible Doors; Accessible Entrance; Accessible Full Bath; Accessible Hallway(s); Accessible Kitchen View Type: River; Water Construction: See Remarks Structure Type: Duplex Exterior Finish: Brick Fencing: Back Yard Foundation: See Remarks Parking Features: Off Street; On Site; On Street; See Remarks Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Patio; Porch; Wrap Around Roof: Metal; See Remarks Levels: Two Lot Water Features: Boat Ramp Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen; Basement; Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower Heated SqFt: 2200 - 2399 Dining Room Type: Combination HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan; Commercial
Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate-OIB Mainland
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Last Updated: December - 12 - 2025
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