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About this home
Handyman Special with affordability in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington! Access via the alley has been confirmed, allowing for the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the Southside Downtown Wilmington area, offering an excellent opportunity for renovation and investment. This property is in need of updating but presents significant potential for added value and future use with the right vision. Conveniently located just steps from 3rd Street, you'll be close to Downtown Wilmington's popular restaurants, shops, entertainment, and attractions, as well as the Castle Street Antique & Arts District. Enjoy the best of Wilmington with a short drive to the beautiful Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Whether you're looking for an investment project, renovation opportunity, or a property in a highly desirable location, this home is ready for its next chapter. Bring your vision and make this Downtown Wilmington property your own!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1925
- Lot
- 0.12 acres
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $152
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $1,620 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Aug 11, 2026
- MLS #
- 100595368
Features
Inside
- High Ceilings
- Vinyl
- Hardwood
- None
- Gas Range
Outside
- Interior Lot
Parking
- On Street
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Forced Air
- Central Air
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Directions to 606 Meares Street
From Downtown on 3rd St and Market St head south on 3rd St..... turn left on 3rd and Mears St. 606 Mears St. will be 3 blocks down on your 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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Recent sales like this nearby
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1004 S 8th Street, Wilmington | Sep 11, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,026 | $290,000 | $283 |
| 1203 S 8th Street, Wilmington | May 12, 2026 | 3 / 1 | 942 | $150,000 | $159 |
| 815 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington | May 22, 2026 | 2 / 2 | 963 | $135,000 | $140 |
| 1120 S 3rd Street, Wilmington | May 29, 2026 | 2 / 1 | 1,229 | $350,000 | $285 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 6 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 606 Meares Street
606 Meares Street is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home of about 1,183 square feet, built in 1925, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.
Across ZIP 28401, 170 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $380,000.
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 606 Meares Street
How much is 606 Meares Street?
606 Meares Street is under contract. Its last asking price was $179,900.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 606 Meares Street have?
3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with about 1,183 square feet.
When was 606 Meares Street built?
1925.
Who is the listing broker for 606 Meares Street?
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington (MLS #100595368).
Can I tour 606 Meares Street?
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