Sale details
- Sold price
- $523,500
- Sold on
- Mar 24, 2026
- First listed at
- $549,000
- Sold vs. first asking
- 95.4%
- Days on market
- 26
Earlier at this address
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | Sold | $450,000 (asked $495,000) |
| Feb 27, 2012 | Sold | $130,000 (asked $145,000) |
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What's my home worth? →About this home
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.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1906
- Lot
- 0.05 acres
- Community
- Historic District
- County
- New Hanover
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Other, Raised, Pilings
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,522 / year (2025)
- MLS #
- 100552799
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen Island
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Marble
- Wood
- Electric Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
Outside
- Garden
- Other32
- See Remarks60
- Front Yard
- None
Community
- None
Parking
- On Street
Heating & cooling
- Gas Pack
- Natural Gas
- Central Air
Directions to 503 S Front Street
Market towards Cape Fear River. Turn left on Front Street. Home is 5 blocks down on left side.
Schools
- Elementary
- Snipes
- Middle
- Williston
- High
- New Hanover
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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About 503 S Front Street
503 S Front Street is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,219 square feet, built in 1906 in Historic District, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.
15 other homes are for sale in Historic District right now (median asking $675,000); 25 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $595,378, typically in about 57 days.
Across ZIP 28401, 80 2-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $308,250.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 503 S Front Street
How much is 503 S Front Street?
503 S Front Street sold for $523,500 on March 24, 2026 (last asking price $549,000). It is not for sale now.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 503 S Front Street have?
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,219 square feet.
What neighborhood is 503 S Front Street in?
Historic District, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Historic District?
25 homes sold in Historic District in the last 12 months, at a median price of $595,378.
When was 503 S Front Street built?
1906.
Who is the listing broker for 503 S Front Street?
Coastal Select Properties (MLS #100552799).