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Homes for sale in ZIP code 28401 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Live MLS listings, recent sales, and market stats for this ZIP, refreshed daily.

ZIP 28401 market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for ZIP 28401, refreshed nightly.

Median list price
$349,950
Median sale price (12mo)
$275,000
Avg. days on market
126 days
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Year over year
+1.9%

Currently for sale in 28401

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240 N Water Street Apt 753, Wilmington, NC 28401
$489,000
240 N Water Street Apt 753, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
1 bd·2 ba·958 sqft
2 days on market
Waterfront
Listed by Kennan J Espy, Momentum Companies Inc.
21 N Front Street 3b1, Wilmington, NC 28401
$325,000
21 N Front Street 3b1, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
1 bd·1 ba·848 sqft
4 days on market
Listed by Team Archer, Brick & Mojo, LLC
1314 Queen Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
$284,500
1314 Queen Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
3 bd·2 ba·1,175 sqft
2 days on market
Listed by Jeffrey G Hovis, Intracoastal Realty Corporation
311 S 7th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
$319,000
311 S 7th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
3 bd·1 ba·880 sqft
5 days on market
Listed by Jennifer L Miller, Intracoastal Realty Corporation
516 N 7th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
$485,000
516 N 7th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
3 bd·2.5 ba·1,280 sqft
4 days on market
Listed by Mary-Margaret A Porter, Fathom Realty NC LLC
21 N Front Street Unit 3d1, Wilmington, NC 28401
$400,000
21 N Front Street Unit 3d1, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
1 bd·2 ba·772 sqft
2 days on market
Listed by Tori M. Sellers, Intracoastal Realty Corporation
232 Tributary Circle, Wilmington, NC 28401
$397,000
232 Tributary Circle, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
4 bd·2 ba·1,784 sqft
4 days on market
Listed by Frederic L Schnur, Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
703 N 11th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
$335,000
703 N 11th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
3 bd·2.5 ba·1,280 sqft
328 days on market
New construction
Listed by Derek Criscitiello, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
1315 Church Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
$275,000
1315 Church Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
3 bd·1 ba·1,122 sqft
2 days on market
Listed by Team Gale, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
203 N 11th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
$225,000
203 N 11th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
2 bd·1 ba·970 sqft
2 days on market
Listed by Team Gale, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
418 Campbell Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
$849,000
418 Campbell Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
5 bd
32 days on market
Listed by English Seward Real Estate Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
310 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
$848,900
310 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
6 bd
17 days on market
Listed by Jennifer Bullock Team, RE/MAX Executive

Recently sold in 28401

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

403 Dock Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Sold 5 days ago
$1,064,400
Listed at $1,175,000
403 Dock Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
6 bd
724 S 9th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Sold 5 days ago
$55,000
Listed at $65,000
724 S 9th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
415 Brunswick Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Sold 6 days ago
$329,000
Listed at $335,000
415 Brunswick Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
3 bd·2 ba·1,062 sqft
165 Central Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28401
Sold 1 wk ago
$285,000
Listed at $309,000
165 Central Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
2 bd·1 ba·810 sqft
106 N Water Street 309, Wilmington, NC 28401
Sold 1 wk ago
$319,999
106 N Water Street 309, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
1 bd·1 ba·573 sqft
205 S 13th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Sold 1 wk ago
$265,000
Listed at $259,000
205 S 13th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, 28401
3 bd·1 ba·1,250 sqft

Popular neighborhoods in 28401

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

Not In Subdivision
54 active listings
$1,275 - $5,495,000
Downtown
51 active listings
$595 - $3,200,000
Historic District
21 active listings
$2,650 - $1,995,000
Dawson-Castle Street
20 active listings
$3,000 - $529,000
Brooklyn
11 active listings
$2,200 - $3,995,000
Preservation Point
11 active listings
$249,000 - $1,049,500
Sunset Park
11 active listings
$1,595 - $635,000
Love Grove
10 active listings
$1,600 - $5,199,900

Walkability

Blended score for ZIP 28401'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

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
1.14 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
0.5 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
3.53 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

ZIP codes near 28401

28403 (Wilmington) · 3.6 mi28405 (Wilmington) · 4.7 mi28429 (Castle Hayne) · 6.2 mi28409 (Wilmington) · 7.1 mi28412 (Wilmington) · 7.1 mi28451 (Leland) · 7.4 mi28480 (Wrightsville Beach) · 8.4 mi28479 (Winnabow) · 8.6 mi

ZIP 28401 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28401 right now?+

There are currently 286 active listings in ZIP 28401, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28401?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28401 is $349,950. Homes are spending an average of 126 days on market.

Is ZIP 28401's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28401 have risen 1.9% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28401?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28401 are Not In Subdivision, Downtown, Historic District.

What schools serve ZIP 28401?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28401's center are A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des, Williston Middle, Isaac M Bear Early College High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28401 walkable?+

ZIP 28401's center has a walkability score of 72 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 1 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.