505 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 1,824 sqft

Property Description

*Back on Market - Buyer Financing issue** This Beautiful Duplex in the Historical District has been renovated from Stem to Stern! All NEW: Historic Preservation-approved Windows & Siding, structural repair where needed, Exterior & Interior Paint, Complete Electrical rewire, plus additional Insulation. Newer Roof (2024) and One of the HVAC units (2024). The Red Oak Hardwoods have been brought back to their glory... Gorgeous Custom cabinetry and quartz countertops in the kitchens and baths for both Units. Other esthetic details include Designer tile, custom crown and trim work and glass door knobs. A 1/2 bath was added in the downstairs unit. You will find 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths in the downstairs unit and 2 bedrooms + office and 1 bathroom in the upstairs unit. Utilities have been separated (2 meters for both water and electric) to help provide great income potential whether renting both units or living in one and renting out the other. There are spacious and private back decks on both levels and a large back yard for off street parking and outside enjoyment. A termite bond is in place for peace of mind. This charmer is only one block from the fabulous Castle Street District and a short stroll to the Cape Fear River. Come check out this gem!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 11, 2026

Data Last Updated:

June 15, 2026 at 2:17AM

Listing Office:

Wit Realty LLC : 910-616-4377

MLS ID:

100573538

Interior

• General: Master DownstairsHigh CeilingsSolid SurfaceKitchen IslandCeiling Fan(s)Eat-in Kitchen
• Master Bedroom: Primary Living Area
• Appliances: Vented Exhaust FanRefrigeratorIce MakerDishwasherConvection Oven
• Laundry: Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
• Basement: None
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Multi Units
• Heating: ElectricHeat PumpElectric

Exterior

• General: DP50 Windows
• Style: Historic District
• Other Structures: BalconyFront PorchDeckRear PorchCovered
• Parking: Off StreetParking spaces: 0

Construction

• Roofing: Architectural Shingle
• General: Wood SidingWood FrameTwoCrawl Space

Location

• Road/Access: City StreetState RoadSee Remarks
• Originating MLS: Hive MLS
• School District: New Hanover
• County: New Hanover

Lot

• Zoning: HD-RPT MW END 2 BLK 91R05405-036-013-000
• View: See Remarks
• Fencing: None

Utilities

• Utilities: Sewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Municipal SewerCape Fear Public Utility Authority

Financial

• Source: Hive MLS