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$841,000

8 S 7th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, NC 28401
Listed by Jeffrey G Hovis · Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
N/A
Living area
N/A
Year built
1918

About this home

This beautifully renovated duplex in Historic Downtown Wilmington offers the perfect blend of character, flexibility, and investment potential. With over $420,000 invested in high-quality renovations, the property is move-in ready and zoned for both residential and commercial use—ideal for investors, business owners, or anyone seeking a dynamic live/work opportunity. The residential layout features three spacious bedrooms and two updated bathrooms, with modern finishes that complement the historic charm of the property. For commercial use, the flexible floor plan allows for private offices, meeting rooms, a break area, and two restrooms—suitable for uses such as professional offices, art galleries, or financial services. This versatile property allows for multiple income-generating options: live in one unit and rent out the other, use both as residential or commercial rentals, or create a hybrid setup to suit your needs. Located just steps from Downtown Wilmington, and within walking distance to the vibrant Soda Pop District and Castle Street Arts District, this property is perfectly positioned for convenience, visibility, and lifestyle. Whether you're looking to invest, run a business, or settle into one of Wilmington's most sought-after neighborhoods, this renovated duplex offers an unmatched opportunity to live, work, and play in the heart of the city.

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100525838
Property type
Duplex
Subdivision
Historic District
Status
Active
Days on market
427
On market date
August 19, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.06 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
1.21 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
0.47 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
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
3.57 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.

83
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.5 / 20 -- Most walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Wilmington, from live MLS data.

On the market 427 days -- 326 more days than Wilmington's current average of 101 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,427 active listings in Wilmington right now is $420,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$5,215/mo
$168,200 down
$672,800 loan
Principal & interest$4,364
Property tax (est.)$701
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 7 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.