$549,000

503 S Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,219 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1906
2,178sqft lot
—— car garage
$450/sqft
Listed 3 days ago

Property Description

The Athalia Hall house, a featured home on the Azalea Festival Home Tour, seamlessly blends history with modernity. This c. 1906 one level living cottage, has many of the details from the turn of the 19th century such as stained glass windows, heart pine flooring, 4 non-working fireplaces, porches, 10 foot ceilings, 12 inch baseboards, and a location that is a block from the river and a short stroll to everything downtown. Beyond its' beautiful Front Street location, what sets this home apart is the thoughtful updates and renovations adding more than a splash of modern. The Kitchen which has been showcased on the Historic Foundation's ''Back Door Kitchen Tour'' is thoughtful and open with a unique vaulted ceiling, Mahogany cabinets, a large center island, Soapstone and Carrara marble. It is the heart of the home. There is also a fully updated bath with tile, glass, a walk-in shower and walk-in closet. This is a very special home that has been very well taken care of. The front porch offers a glimpse at the social fabric of downtown and the back porch offers privacy and an area often dedicated as the ''al fresco'' dining area. Lastly, of note to the house's history and character, in 1978 Mary Louise Spencer wrote and recorded the song, ''The House at 503'' about her time spent living at the Althalia House. * Subject to minor preservation easement with Historic Wilmington Foundation.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 4, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 7, 2026 at 3:17PM
Listing Office:: Coastal Select Properties : 910-262-2351
MLS ID:: 100552799

General: Master DownstairsWalk-in Closet(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)High CeilingsKitchen IslandCeiling Fan(s)Walk-in ShowerWalk-In Closet(s)
Master Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Appliances: Electric OvenBuilt-In MicrowaveWasherRefrigeratorDryer
Laundry: Dryer HookupWasher HookupLaundry Closet
Basement: Dirt FloorExterior Entry
Flooring: MarbleWood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Gas PackNatural GasNatural Gas
Disability Feature: None

General: GardenOther32See Remarks60
Style: Historic DistrictHistoric Home
Other Structures: PorchPatioCovered
Pool: None
Parking: On StreetParking spaces: 0

Roofing: Metal
General: Wood SidingOneOtherRaisedPilings

Road/Access: MaintainedCity StreetState RoadPavedSee Remarks
HOA Amenities: None
Originating MLS: Hive MLS
School District: New Hanover
County: New Hanover

Zoning: HD-RSW END 1 BLK 87R05409-001-002-000
View: See Remarks
Fencing: PrivacyBack YardFront Yard

Utilities: Sewer AvailableWater Available
Water: Public
Sewer: Municipal Sewer

Source: Hive MLS

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Location

Schools Nearby

Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design

2150 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC, 28405

Grades KG-5

1.73 miles away

Williston Middle School

401 S 10th St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

Grades 6-8

0.71 miles away

New Hanover High School

1307 Market St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

Grades 9-12

1.06 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.