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$259,000

521 Swann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, NC 28401
Listed by Trina Thomas Team · Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
753 sqft
Year built
1988

About this home

Renovated Home, Downtown Wilmington! Location is a standout feature of this charming, newly renovated home situated on a corner lot just minutes from the heart of Downtown Wilmington Offering approximately 753 square feet, the home has been thoughtfully updated and reconfigured to provide 3 bedrooms, or 2 bedrooms with an office/den, and 1 full bath, making excellent use of its footprint. An eye-catching blue exterior welcomes you home, while the interior features fresh paint, new LVP/LVT flooring, and a new mini-split system providing heating and cooling. The bright living area and covered front porch add to the home's charm and functionality. From this location, walk, bike, or take a quick ride to Live Oak Bank Pavilion, the Wilmington Riverwalk, restaurants, shops, entertainment, and all that Downtown Wilmington has to offer. The surrounding area continues to see new construction and revitalization, adding to the appeal of this convenient location. With no HOA, this property could be an appealing primary residence, Wilmington getaway, or investment property. Long-term or short-term rental use, including Airbnb or VRBO, may be possible, If you're looking for a freshly renovated home with a smart, flexible floor plan and a great downtown location, this one deserves a look. Small home. Smart layout. Downtown lifestyle. Beaches under 40 minutes from this location.

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100595199
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
68
On market date
August 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.04 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des
1.47 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
391
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
New Hanover County Schools
Middle
Williston Middle
1.33 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
698
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
District
New Hanover County Schools
High
Isaac M Bear Early College High School
4.06 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
230
Student:teacher ratio
23.0:1
District
New Hanover County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Wilmington's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.3 / 20 -- Most walkable

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$51,800 down
$207,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,344
Property tax (est.)$216
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 17 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.