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About this home
Downtown Wilmington Charm Meets Modern Luxury! Discover the perfect blend of historic character, modern upgrades, and an unbeatable location at 915 N 5th Avenue. This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom bungalow offers the charm of an established downtown neighborhood with the comfort and convenience of a thoughtfully updated home—all within walking distance of some of Wilmington's favorite restaurants, breweries, galleries, and entertainment. From the inviting front porch to the private backyard retreat, this home is designed for relaxed coastal living. Inside, soaring ceilings, newer luxury vinyl plank flooring, and an open living and dining area create a bright, welcoming atmosphere. The stunning kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, a spacious island, updated cabinetry with convenient pull-out drawers, and abundant storage. A generous mudroom/laundry room adds everyday functionality. The spacious primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and private bath with a beautifully updated walk-in shower. Two additional generously sized bedrooms share a stylish Jack-and-Jill bathroom with sliding barn doors. Outdoor living is equally impressive! Enjoy morning coffee on the covered front porch, unwind on the screened rear porch, or entertain in the beautifully landscaped backyard featuring an expansive deck, pergola, raised garden beds, and a new storage shed. A rare downtown bonus—off-street parking for two vehicles! Extensive improvements include an approximately 7-year-old roof and HVAC system, updated windows, a whole-house generator, reverse osmosis water filtration system, and crawl space improvements with a new vapor barrier and dehumidifier. Located near the Brooklyn Arts District, Soda Pop District, Riverwalk, and Historic Downtown Wilmington, with convenient access to ILM Airport and area beaches. Renovated, move-in ready, and packed with upgrades—this downtown gem offers an exceptional combination of location, lifestyle, and value. Schedule your showing today!
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1920
- Lot
- 0.1 acres
- Community
- Brooklyn
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $342
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $2,588 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Oct 23, 2026
- MLS #
- 100612344
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- High Ceilings
- Mud Room
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Walk-in Shower
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Vinyl
- Gas Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Disposal
- Dishwasher
Outside
- None
- Corner Lot
Community
- None
Parking
- Concrete
- Off Street
- Paved
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 915 N 5th Avenue
From Eastwood Road, head Northwest and continue onto Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy. In 5.4 Miles continue onto N 3rd St. Turn left onto Harnett St. Make your second right on N 5th Ave. The home will be 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 in Brooklyn
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 824 Hanover Street, Wilmington | Sep 14, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,764 | $417,500 | $237 |
| 712 Mcrae Street 712, Wilmington | Jun 4, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,752 | $482,000 | $275 |
| 517 N 11th Street, Wilmington | May 27, 2026 | 3 / 3 | 1,756 | $364,900 | $208 |
| 721 Campbell Street, Wilmington | May 27, 2026 | 3 / 1 | 1,200 | $292,500 | $244 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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Our take on 915 N 5th Avenue
Written by the Buddy Blake Team from the listing photos and MLS data. Not part of the MLS listing or the listing broker's description.
The property is a single-story single family residence on a 0.1 acre corner lot in the Brooklyn community of Wilmington. Built in 1920, it offers 1,537 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The primary suite is on the main level, and the layout includes a mud room, high ceilings, and walk-in closets. A walk-in shower is included, and vinyl flooring is part of the interior.
The kitchen has a gas oven, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, a disposal, and a refrigerator, and a washer and dryer are included. Heating and cooling come from an electric heat pump with central air, and ceiling fans are installed. Parking is off street on a paved concrete area, and public utilities serve the property. There is no pool, water feature, or view on the lot.
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About 915 N 5th Avenue
915 N 5th Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 1,537 square feet, built in 1920 in Brooklyn, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.
8 other homes are for sale in Brooklyn right now (median asking $342,500); 16 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $339,500, typically in about 79 days.
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 915 N 5th Avenue
How much is 915 N 5th Avenue?
915 N 5th Avenue is under contract. Its last asking price was $525,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 915 N 5th Avenue have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,537 square feet.
What neighborhood is 915 N 5th Avenue in?
Brooklyn, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Brooklyn?
16 homes sold in Brooklyn in the last 12 months, at a median price of $339,500.
When was 915 N 5th Avenue built?
1920.
Who is the listing broker for 915 N 5th Avenue?
BlueCoast Realty Corporation (MLS #100612344).
Can I tour 915 N 5th Avenue?
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