Homes for sale in Historic District
16 homes · newest firstUnder contract in Historic District
3 pendingAbout Historic District

Historic District is a residential community in Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its homes were built between 1825 and 2025. A typical home here is about 1,900 square feet with 3 bedrooms.
In the 12 months through November 1, 2026, 25 homes sold in Historic District at a middle price of $595,378 (about $345 per square foot). Sellers typically received 95.4% of their first asking price, after about 30 days on the market.
Historic District has single-family homes, condos and townhomes. Over the last year, single-family homes sold at a middle price of $730,000, while condos sold at a middle price of $353,500, while townhomes sold at a middle price of $523,000.
The closest elementary school is Forest Hills Global Elementary School (1.7 mi), the nearest grocery store is Whole Foods Market (2.8 mi), the nearest public beach access is 8 miles away.
Streets in Historic District
30 streets · A–ZTap a street to see its homes. Every address comes from county property records where we have them; homes for sale and sold in the last 12 months come from the MLS.
By type of home
Historic District has more than one kind of home, and they price differently. Sales are the last 12 months.
Single-family homes
- For sale now
- 10
- Middle asking price
- $722,450
- Sold, last 12 mo
- 17
- Middle sale price
- $730,000
- Per square foot
- $316
- Typical size
- 2,151 sq ft
- Of first asking price
- 95.4%
- Days on market
- 26
Condos
- For sale now
- 6
- Middle asking price
- $325,000
- Sold, last 12 mo
- 6
- Middle sale price
- $353,500
- Per square foot
- $562
- Typical size
- 671 sq ft
- Of first asking price
- 91%
- Days on market
- 136
Townhomes
- For sale now
- 0
- Middle asking price
- —
- Sold, last 12 mo
- 2
- Middle sale price
- $523,000
- Per square foot
- $336
- Typical size
- 1,294 sq ft
- Of first asking price
- 92.4%
- Days on market
- 28
Sold in Historic District, last 6 months
Newest first · from MLS records- Sales
- 11
- Middle sale price
- $630,000
- Price range
- $240,000 – $1,250,000
- Middle $ / sq ft
- $322
- Of first asking price
- 95.4%
- Middle days on market
- 70
Sold Oct 23, 26 · 1 bd / 1 ba · 375 sq ft · 98.4% of first asking · 72 days on market
Listed by Coastal Select Properties- 109 Church Street, Wilmington$730,000
Sold Aug 25, 26 · 4 bd / 2 ba · 2,552 sq ft · 95.4% of first asking · 4 days on market
Listed by Nest Realty - 215 Ann Street, Wilmington$895,000
Sold Aug 5, 26 · 5 bd / 5 ba · 2,831 sq ft · 89.5% of first asking · 104 days on market
Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation - 505 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington$630,000
Sold Jul 21, 26 · 4 bd / 3 ba · 1,824 sq ft · 100.9% of first asking · 29 days on market
Listed by Wit Realty LLC - 410 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington$1,200,000
Sold Jun 24, 26 · 3 bd / 4 ba · 3,992 sq ft · 96.0% of first asking · 70 days on market
Listed by Intracoastal Realty Corporation - 525 S Front Street, Wilmington$475,000
Sold Jun 17, 26 · 2 bd / 3 ba · 1,280 sq ft · 96.9% of first asking · 30 days on market
Listed by BlueCoast Realty Corporation Sold Jun 3, 26 · 1 bd / 1 ba · 467 sq ft · 93.1% of first asking · 62 days on market
Listed by Bloodworth Realty & Co.- 111 S 4th Street, Wilmington$1,250,000
Sold Jun 1, 26 · 4 bd / 4 ba · 3,990 sq ft · 84.7% of first asking · 324 days on market
Listed by Corcoran HM Properties Sold May 14, 26 · 1 bd / 1 ba · 371 sq ft · 88.9% of first asking · 398 days on market
Listed by Coastal Select Properties- 121 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington$1,000,000
Sold May 13, 26 · 3 bd / 4 ba · 3,310 sq ft · 87.0% of first asking · 15 days on market
Listed by Dram Tree Realty - 228 Mcrae Street, Wilmington$382,000
Sold May 7, 26 · 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,188 sq ft · 95.5% of first asking · 248 days on market
Listed by Fathom Realty NC LLC
| Address | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | First asking | Last asking | Sold price | % of first asking | $ / sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Dock Street Apt 8, Wilmington
| Oct 23, 26 | 1 / 1 | 375 | $249,000 | $249,000 | $245,000 | 98.4% | $653 | 72 |
| 109 Church Street, Wilmington
| Aug 25, 26 | 4 / 2 | 2,552 | $765,000 | $765,000 | $730,000 | 95.4% | $286 | 4 |
| 215 Ann Street, Wilmington
| Aug 5, 26 | 5 / 5 | 2,831 | $1,000,000 | $900,000 | $895,000 | 89.5% | $316 | 104 |
| 505 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington
| Jul 21, 26 | 4 / 3 | 1,824 | $624,500 | $624,499 | $630,000 | 100.9% | $345 | 29 |
| 410 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington
| Jun 24, 26 | 3 / 4 | 3,992 | $1,250,000 | $1,225,000 | $1,200,000 | 96.0% | $301 | 70 |
| 525 S Front Street, Wilmington
| Jun 17, 26 | 2 / 3 | 1,280 | $490,000 | $475,000 | $475,000 | 96.9% | $371 | 30 |
| 102 S 2nd Street Unit 209, Wilmington
| Jun 3, 26 | 1 / 1 | 467 | $349,000 | $349,000 | $325,000 | 93.1% | $696 | 62 |
| 111 S 4th Street, Wilmington
| Jun 1, 26 | 4 / 4 | 3,990 | $1,475,000 | $1,375,000 | $1,250,000 | 84.7% | $313 | 324 |
| 118 Dock Street Apt 9, Wilmington
| May 14, 26 | 1 / 1 | 371 | $269,900 | $247,900 | $240,000 | 88.9% | $647 | 398 |
| 121 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington
| May 13, 26 | 3 / 4 | 3,310 | $1,150,000 | $1,150,000 | $1,000,000 | 87.0% | $302 | 15 |
| 228 Mcrae Street, Wilmington
| May 7, 26 | 2 / 2 | 1,188 | $399,900 | $382,000 | $382,000 | 95.5% | $322 | 248 |
| Average | 2,016 | $729,300 | $703,854 | $670,182 | 93.3% | $414 | 123 |
First asking = the price when the home first listed; days on market counts every listing period for the home. Sold data from Hive MLS; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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What's my home worth in Historic District?
In the last 6 months, 11 homes sold in Historic District for $240,000 to $1,250,000, a middle of about $322 per square foot. Here's how that breaks down — and a quick way to see where your home might fall.
| Bedrooms | Sales | Middle sale price | Range | Middle $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 3 | $245,000 | $240K – $325K | $653 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | $428,500 | $382K – $475K | $346 |
| 3 bedrooms | 2 | $1,100,000 | $1.0M – $1.2M | $301 |
| 4 bedrooms | 3 | $730,000 | $630K – $1.25M | $313 |
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Sale prices over time
Middle sale price each quarter, last three years. Quarters with fewer than two sales are left out.
What's nearby
Schools
- Forest Hills Global Elementary SchoolElementary school · 1.7 mi
- Williston Middle SchoolMiddle school · 0.5 mi
- New Hanover High SchoolHigh school · 0.7 mi
Everyday
- Whole Foods MarketGrocery · 2.8 mi · ★ 4.4
- Piggly Wiggly-LelandGrocery · 3.1 mi · ★ 4.4
- Folks CaféCoffee · 0.6 mi · ★ 4.9
- ZOLA bean leaf spiceCoffee · 3.4 mi · ★ 4.9
- Little Dipper FondueDining · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.7
- Graystone InnDining · 0.2 mi · ★ 4.5
- Front Street BreweryDining · 0.4 mi · ★ 4.5
- Chandler's WharfShopping · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.5
Outdoors
- Wrightsville Beach Municipal ComplexBeach · 8 mi · ★ 4.6
- Jack Parker Beach Access Parking Lot #43Beach · 8.2 mi · ★ 4.5
- Wilmington Boat SlipsBoating · 0.5 mi · ★ 4.9
- Boat RampBoating · 0.5 mi · ★ 4.8
- Claude Howell ParkPark · 0.3 mi · ★ 4.8
- Bicentennial ParkPark · 0.4 mi · ★ 4.5
- Cape Fear Country ClubGolf · 1.7 mi · ★ 4.5
Health
- Novant Health New Hanover Behavioral Health HospitalHospital · 2.1 mi · ★ 2
Distances are straight-line from the middle of Historic District. Schools shown are the closest, not necessarily assigned — confirm with the district. Place details © Google.
Historic District questions, answered
How many homes are for sale in Historic District?
16 homes are for sale in Historic District right now, with a middle asking price of $687,000 (from $235,000 to $1,995,000). Another 3 are under contract.
What do homes in Historic District sell for?
In the 12 months through November 1, 2026 the middle sale price in Historic District was $595,378, about $345 per square foot, across 25 sales. Every home differs — size, condition and lot matter.
What's my home worth in Historic District?
Homes in Historic District sold for a middle of about $322 per square foot over the last 6 months (11 sales), so a 2,000 sq ft home would be roughly $643,000 before condition, updates, lot and view. For your home's own number, use the home value tool — it lines up every online estimate next to these sales.
Are there townhomes or condos in Historic District?
Historic District has single-family homes (10 for sale now, middle sale price $730,000 over the last year); condos (6 for sale now, middle sale price $353,500 over the last year); townhomes (0 for sale now, middle sale price $523,000 over the last year).
How fast do homes sell in Historic District?
Homes that sold in Historic District over the last year were typically on the market about 30 days and sold for 95.4% of their first asking price.
What schools are near Historic District?
Forest Hills Global Elementary School (1.7 mi), Williston Middle School (0.5 mi), New Hanover High School (0.7 mi). These are the closest schools, not necessarily the assigned ones — confirm assignment with the school district for a specific address.
How far is Historic District from the beach?
The nearest public beach access, Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, is about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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How homes really sell in Historic District
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