507 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401

Sale details

Sold price: $480,000
Sold on: Sep 3, 2026
First listed at: $500,000
Sold vs. first asking: 96%
Days on market: 15

Earlier at this address

Date	Event	Price
Jan 12, 2023	Sold	$415,000 (asked $439,900)
Jul 19, 2019	Sold	$225,000 (asked $235,000)
Jun 24, 2010	Sold	$90,000 (asked $90,000)

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About this home

Imagine becoming part of the 150-year history of this beautiful downtown Wilmington home. This 3-bedroom, 2 full bath home is located across from the historic St. Stephen AME Church on the southern edge of the Brooklyn Arts District, and it's a short walk to the heart of downtown Wilmington. Enter from the covered porch into the Living Room which features a 9' tray ceiling, pass by a full bathroom complete with a clawfoot tub, and enjoy the view of the fenced and lusciously landscaped backyard from the large, light-filled kitchen. A sizeable, screened porch and a brick patio provide extra entertaining space, and a shed provides additional storage space. Back inside, the other side of the first floor hosts the Master Bedroom and large, renovated ensuite bathroom with a walk-in closet. The other two bedrooms are upstairs. The home has a reverse osmosis water filter and whole house water softener. The washer and dryer as well as all kitchen appliances convey. There is a convection oven with an induction stone. The property includes an outdoor shower for your trips to the beach as well as an off-street parking space.

Facts

Type: Single Family Residence
Year built: 1880
Lot: 0.1 acres
County: New Hanover
Stories: 2
Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Crawl Space
Water: Public
MLS #: 100594486

Features

Inside

Master Downstairs
Walk-in Closet(s)
Tray Ceiling(s)
Ceiling Fan(s)
Walk-in Shower
Blinds/Shades
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wood
Washer
Refrigerator
Dryer
Dishwasher
Convection Oven

Outside

Outdoor Shower

Community

Sidewalks
Street Lights

Parking

On Street
Off Street
Unpaved

Heating & cooling

Electric
Heat Pump
Central Air

Directions to 507 N 5th Avenue

From Market St., turn Right on N. 5th Ave. Go 0.5 mile. Make U-turn at Campbell St. House is on Right.

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 507 N 5th Avenue

507 N 5th Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,525 square feet, built in 1880, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.

Across ZIP 28401, 172 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $380,000.

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Questions about 507 N 5th Avenue

How much is 507 N 5th Avenue?

507 N 5th Avenue sold for $480,000 on September 3, 2026 (last asking price $500,000). It is not for sale now.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 507 N 5th Avenue have?

3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,525 square feet.

When was 507 N 5th Avenue built?

1880.

Who is the listing broker for 507 N 5th Avenue?

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland (MLS #100594486).

507 N 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401