704 S 3rd Street

About this home

Historic Charm. Modern Luxury. Downtown Wilmington. Love the idea of living downtown but hate the thought of constantly repairing and upgrading a 100+ year-old home? This is your answer. This beautifully updated 1890s 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home delivers the character and charm of historic downtown Wilmington without sacrificing the comfort, style, and amenities of modern construction. From the street, you'll appreciate the classic architectural character reminiscent of early-1900s downtown Wilmington. Step through the front door, however, and you'll discover a completely different experience: modern luxury, thoughtful design, and high-end finishes throughout. Inside, you'll find: Luxury LVP flooring throughout Coffered ceilings with concealed lighting Wainscoting and shiplap accent walls A spectacular chef's kitchen featuring a cathedral ceiling and exposed, backlit beams Leather-finish granite countertops Stainless-steel appliances Oversized porcelain farmhouse sink with elevated spray fixture Subway tile backsplash and walls Induction range that will boil water in under a minute with commercial-quality exhaust hood Oversized (160,000 BTU),gas fired on demand tankless hot water delivering 7 gallons per minute. Convenient pot filler Abundant cabinetry and storage for all your kitchen essentials The primary suite is a showstopper. The wall-less shower and tub configuration creates a spa-like experience reminiscent of a luxury hotel. Incredible tile work, a double-sink vanity, and carefully selected finishes make this a space you'll truly enjoy coming home to. The guest bathroom is equally impressive, combining textures, colors, intricate tile work, a corner shower, lighted floral accent walls, and a backlit mirror. No detail has been overlooked. Even the laundry room gets the luxury treatment. Though compact, it offers a utility basin, butcher-block-style cabinetry, folding space, and plenty of storage for household necessities. Step outside into the fully fenced backyard, where you'll find a custom 10' x 12' outbuilding that is anything but an ordinary shed. While it may not quite qualify as an ADU, it does have electricity and if you added insulation and a mini-split and you have the makings of an incredible private office, creative studio, hobby space, or personal retreat. And then there's the location. Enjoy some of Wilmington's finest downtown dining, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife within a short walk from your front door--without the hassle and expense of downtown parking. For your added piece of mind the home was inspected prior to listing and that report is available to interested clients. Whether you're looking for a stylish full-time residence, a downtown getaway, or an investment opportunity, this property offers tremendous flexibility. For those interested in short-term rental potential, it could also provide an opportunity for a highly profitable Airbnb, subject to applicable local regulations and approvals. Historic on the outside. Luxury on the inside. Downtown convenience all around. This is the kind of property that gives you the best of both worlds--the charm of historic Wilmington without the historic-home headaches.

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1890

Lot

0.09 acres

Community

Dawson-Castle Street

County

New Hanover

MLS #

100601685

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About 704 S 3rd Street

704 S 3rd Street is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 1,078 square feet, built in 1890 in Dawson-Castle Street, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.

At $417,400, it's 50% above the median asking price ($279,000) of the 161 other 2-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.

That's about $387 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median asking price of $262 per square foot.

16 other homes are for sale in Dawson-Castle Street right now (median asking $295,950); 11 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $350,000, typically in about 70 days.

Across ZIP 28401, 79 2-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $310,000.

It has been on the market for 44 days.

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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