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701 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401

New Listing
$425,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,221 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,917 Status: Active
Current Price: $425,000 List Date: 3/31/2026 Last Modified: 3/31/2026

Overview

Description

Don't miss this 3BD/2.5BA home in downtown Wilmington! This home has large bedrooms and plenty of closet space, a rare find in a home of its age. It also has off-street parking and two porches to enjoy the great weather. The downstairs open floor plan offers a lot of flexibility and the large mudroom is a great option for an office or additional storage. Kitchen cabinets, counters, and appliances were recently replaced, as were the bathroom vanities. New water heater and downstairs split HVAC system round off the wonderful amenities. Don't wait to make this downtown gem yours!

Listing Details MLS# 100563959

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?
No
Marketing Start Date
2026-03-27
Listing Price
425000
List Price/SqFt
191.36
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
701
Pre Direction
S
Street Name
5th
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
New Hanover
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
28401
City Limits
Yes
Marketing City
Wilmington
Subdivision
Dawson-Castle Street

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
West on Castle Street, heading towards downtown. Right on 5th Avenue. House on the right.
Sign on Property
No

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Property Attached YN
No
Lot Acres
0.04
Lot SqFt
1917
Lot Dimensions
29x66x29x66
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
Horses Y/N
No
Location Type
Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
2221
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
2221
# Rooms
4
# Baths - Full
2
# Baths - Half
Yes
# Baths - Total
3
# Bedrooms
3
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
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2
Fireplace Y/N
Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built
1945

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level
Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider
Duke Energy
Natural Gas Provider
Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Trash Provider
Cape Fear Public Utility
Water Provider
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Dining Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Master Bedroom Level
Second
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes

Building/Ext Features

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1

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value
526400
Total City Real Estate Property Tax
1487.08
Total Real Estate Property Taxes
3097.86
Deed Book
3694
Deed Page
437
Legal
Nw Pt 1 Blk 63
Broker Owner
No
PID
R05409-020-001-000
Tax Identifier
R05409-020-001-000
Plat Book
n/a
Plat Page
n/a
Special Assessments
n/a
Tax Year
2025
Zoning
R-3
HOA
No
Cobra Zone
No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl
No
School District
New Hanover
Elementary School
Snipes
Middle School
Williston
High School
Hoggard

Garage & Parking

Total Parking Spaces
2
Attached Garage Spaces
0
Detached Garage Spaces
0
Total # Garage Spaces
0
Total Carport Spaces
0

Parking Features

Off Street
Yes

Attic

Access Only
Yes

Basement

None
Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks
Yes

Handicap Accessible

None
Yes

View Type

None
Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Lot Water Features

None
Yes

Exterior Finish

Fiber Cement
Yes
Stone
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes

Flooring

Concrete
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Balcony
Yes
Front Porch
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingle
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St)
Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heated SqFt

2200 - 2399
Yes

Heating

Fireplace(s)
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric
Yes

Utilities

Water Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas
Yes
Gas Log
Yes

Furnished

Unfurnished
Yes

Interior Features

Gas Log
Yes
Mud Room
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Hookup - Dryer
Yes
Hookup - Washer
Yes
In Hall
Yes
Laundry Closet
Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination
Yes
Kitchen
Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks Handicap Accessible: None View Type: None Attic: Access Only Basement: None Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement; Stone Fencing: None Foundation: Slab Parking Features: Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Front Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Central Air Heating: Fireplace(s); Forced Air Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Fireplace Features: Gas; Gas Log Flooring: Concrete; Tile; Wood Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Gas Log; Mud Room; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; In Hall; Laundry Closet Heated SqFt: 2200 - 2399 Dining Room Type: Combination; Kitchen Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Kitchen Length: 8.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Main Living Room Length: 27.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Main Dining Room Length: 12.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Main Master Bedroom Length: 15.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Length: 12.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Length: 10.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Second
Listing Office: Coastal Properties
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Last Updated: March - 31 - 2026
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