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$716,000

314 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, NC 28401
Listed by Leila A Tabatabai · Coastal Select Properties
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,220 sqft
Year built
1888

About this home

Welcome to 314 N 5th Ave, the recipient of the 2003 Preservation Award for Restoration from the Wilmington Historic Foundation. This beautifully preserved 1888 Victorian home offers original craftsmanship, spacious living, and an unbeatable downtown lifestyle. Located in Wilmington's Historic District, a rocking-chair front porch welcomes you to an interior featuring a formal dining room with a built-in china hutch, large living room, 2 ornate fireplaces, and a large kitchen with brand-new appliances. Original hardwood floors grace the staircase and most of the second level. The main level combines hardwoods and durable LVP, with original hardwoods preserved beneath the LVP, offering an opportunity to uncover even more historic character. Double-pane windows add modern comfort and energy efficiency. Upstairs are 4 generously sized bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, and beautifully appointed baths, including a vintage clawfoot tub. A large laundry room provides extra storage, while a covered rear porch and large backyard with shed offer inviting spaces for relaxing and entertaining. The freshly painted exterior enhances the home's curb appeal. A 2-car driveway provides dedicated off-street parking--a rare find in the Historic District. Just steps from Wilmington's famous Riverwalk, the vibrant Brooklyn Arts District, and booming Soda Pop District, enjoy easy access to dining, galleries, boutiques, and live entertainment. Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure beaches are just a short drive away. Whether a full-time residence, part-time retreat, or investment property, 314 N 5th Ave offers a distinctive combination of historic character, downtown proximity, parking, and nearby beaches. Make an appointment today to tour this charming historic home!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100607056
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Historic District
Status
Active
Days on market
19
On market date
September 30, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.13 acres

Location

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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
1.32 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
0.8 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
3.8 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.

72
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable

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$143,200 down
$572,800 loan
Principal & interest$3,715
Property tax (est.)$597
Home insurance (est.)$150

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