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Welcome to Historic Downtown Wilmington 

You will love the charm and atmosphere of the homes in the historic district of downtown Wilmington, NC.  It is truly a wonderful place to live or to own a vacation home or an investment property.  Our agents have a great deal of knowledge and experience with downtown Wilmington NC real estate.  Trust us to show you around the neighborhood and guide you to a home that's the best fit for your budget and lifestyle.

Easy Walking Distance to Shops, Theater, and Restaurants

In addition to the charm and close-knit neighborhood vibe of downtown Wilmington, one of the favorite draws of living here is the walkability of the area.  Simply stroll through the neighborhoods, admiring homes and gardens throughout downtown or head towards the Cape Fear River to the business district for wonderful restaurants, shops, and live theater.  

Downtown Wilmington is known for dining that varies from bold and unique, to comforting southern fare. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just coffee or drinks at a wide variety of establishments downtown.

Shopping downtown provides a break from the usual chain stores. Our shops and galleries are local and unique, offering something of interest to everyone.

Live theater abounds downtown at the historic Thalian Hall as well as City Stage. You can also venture outside of the main business district for Theater Now (10th St.) and Big Dawg Productions (Castle St.).  On select days, you can catch art house movies at Cinematique presented by our local NPR station and Thalian Hall.

Downtown Wilmington is a wonderful, fun, and cultural living experience.  Our agents would love to help you find your perfect downtown house.

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Historic District Homes For Sale

$329,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100350646 MLS
This lovely 1,843 sqft 2 bed, 2 bath home located in a historic downtown district is being sold as is. It offers a great amount of restaurants and activities all within close proximity! The home has 1,033 sqft that are heated and about 810 sqft that are unheated. Some amazing features that this floorplan offers are a formal dining room, laundry room, a large living room, a family room, and a den! On top of that you also have a covered porch in the front and a screened in porch in the back! There is plenty of charm and space to take this home and make it your own in an excellent community.

219 S 6th Street, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Nest Realty.

$1,300,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100347398 MLS
Iconic Antebellum Elegance: The Ballard-Potter-Bellamy House is an architectural gem in the crown of one of the nation's earliest historic districts. Painterly light spills into its bright interiors through 31 oversize windows dating from 1844. Rip sawn heart pine floors, 12-ft ceilings, and carved marble fireplaces appoint oversize parlors with walk out sash windows wrapped by 3 generous porches. The upstairs step-out roof overlooks the skyline of downtown serving as gateway to the idyllic tree-lined Historic District w/breathtaking sunset views over the Cape Fear. Award winning Restaurants, Music Venues, River Walk, Water Tours and more are steps from the front door. Charming horse drawn carriage tours, Historic Foundation, Historical Society, Children's Museum and Community Art Center all grace the block.Authentic restoration includes custom Cherrywood Japanese soaking tub, glass enclosed walk in shower and custom historic scullery kitchen featuring luxury cooking appliances by Fulgor Milano of Italy, Fisher Paykel Dish/Cooling drawers and Liebherr refrigeration. Separate access porch entry allows for secure deliveries while the large eat-in kitchen space remains highly customizable. Unexpected storage delights in the laundry/linen room, deep closets and large attic- also keepsake for two centuries of architectural antiques for future restoration. An oval sculpted formal garden opens into terraces on the over quarter acre lot with an underground rainwater cistern fed by rooftop French gutters. Recent modernizations include well pump and irrigation controller for garden well, tankless hot water heater, recessed closet fans, silent bath fans, and refurbished hardware including keys for the antebellum era locks. While the original horse carriage stoop remains, two parking spaces have been added to the gated grounds for modern convenience. There is a reason why this Southern Living featured home has remained one of Wilmington's most celebrated homes since 1844.

121 S 2nd Street, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Haven Realty Co..

$646,900
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100346014 MLS
Welcome to Downtown Wilmington's Historic District! Come explore the towns charming historic roots while touring this home, conveniently settled right in the heart of downtown! This home boasts unique charm paired with a great investment opportunity! Built in 1903 this duplex has it all with two off-street parking spots. The property is walkable down to the beautiful Riverwalk, great restaurants, nightlife, and historical landmarks, and the new amphitheater downtown! Could be a great Airbnb investment with all the walkable amenities downtown! The home has a nicely landscaped fenced-in side yard, great for new gardens!

312 Church Street, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Re/Max Essential.

$595,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100346054 MLS
Your love affair with this historic beauty begins with its unique side entry which showcases exquisite brickwork and wood trim. and continues inside with a display of leaded glass windows, decorative and functional, painstakingly stripped and refinished. Off street parking, a new roof with copper flashing and a private rear patio will be equally interesting. If you are looking for more space, a full staircase to the attic would facilitate that expansion while the large, dry basement offers great storage. The seller produces the most ''Julia Child'' worthy delicacies from her kitchen however you will likely want to renovate both it and the bathrooms. 5th Avenue is park of a bike plan to connect Market Street to Greenfield with one lane northbound, one lane southbound with bike lane in middle. Plan will start with Wooster to Greenfield and Market to Wooster after. No timing has been announced. The convenience of this home is remarkable being just a quick walk to downtown's riverwalk, shopping and restaurants.

209 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Re/Max Essential.

$630,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100345261 MLS
Opportunity awaits you with this rare chance to own a piece of Wilmington history with possible Bed and Breakfast or great short-term rental. Large 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with office that could be a 6th bedroom. Located on a corner lot with ample off-street parking. Located in the Historic district without the restrictions from the Historical Society. Downstairs has living room, huge master bedroom, 2 closets and large master bathroom, large kitchen with 2 sinks and sunken breakfast nook, additional full bath, and office. Upstairs has four additional bedrooms and full bath. Roof replaced in 2018, HVAC replaced in 2017, and most windows have been replaced with lifetime guarantee. Easy walk to the river, museums, shopping, and dining. Call to schedule your showing today!

301 Queen Street, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Anchored Real Estate, Llc.

$500,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100342374 MLS
211 S. 6th is a historic home in the heart of downtown Wilmington. It features a 1 bedroom unit downstairs with updates like new interior paint, new kitchen cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Some plumbing and electrical upgrades and more. Upstairs feature a 2 bedroom unit or 1 bedroom and an office, nursery or extra smaller flex room. Both units have a back porch overlooking the backyard. This home would be a great house hack for someone who wanted to convert this into one unit. Have a look!

211 S 6th Street, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Re/Max Essential.

$1,900,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100333762 MLS
AUCTION - Seller offering property via online auction. Bid online beginning Monday, Oct. 10th with a starting bid of only $750K. Public viewing begins at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7th to view this spectacular property. The Honnet House was built in 1881 by the area's most prominent Jeweler and watchmaker, and it remained in the family until after World War II. Known for its enormous Ionic columns and expansive porches, pictures of this beautiful home have been used to promote the Historic District and Wilmington for years. Benjamin Moore Paints used this home as the cover photo for their Historic Paints brochure in the 1980s. When the front door opens, one is swept into the foyer with the wide stairway taking off in front of you and the hallway alongside leading to the large kitchen in the back of the house. The spacious foyer features the elegant pier mirror ordered for the house by its original owner, George Honnet, and one cannot help but notice the unusually tall ceilings - just shy of 12 feet! On the left side of the house, framed glass sliding doors separate the front and back parlors. The dining room at the back has a recessed niche for a buffet, and the cozy living room has a fireplace with windows to either side. The kitchen and spacious breakfast room are at the back of the house along with a full bath and the back enclosed stair. Upstairs there are four bedrooms - one with access to the large balcony overlooking Front Street, and two full baths. At the back of the upstairs is a wonderful space that would make a perfect office, as there are windows facing the Cape Fear River. This house is being sold along with the adjacent wooded lot behind it at 25 Nun Street. Agent is not engaging in auctioneering activities. Listing agent has full terms and conditions of the sale and schedule appointment to preview the home.

322 S Front Street, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Intracoastal Realty Corporation.

$542,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100332911 MLS
Historic duplex in downtown Wilmington, walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and the up and coming Soda Pop District. This 2,233 Square foot income producing Property consists of two stacked units, 2 bedrooms and one bath in the upstairs unit and 2 bedrooms and 2 baths in the downstairs unit. Original hardwood floors, the large window, high ceilings all add to the character and charm of this property. This great historic mixed use location allows many options: live in one and work from the other, live in one and rent the other, rent both units or convert to a single family home. Located within blocks of downtown and the popular Soda Pop District. This is a great investment opportunity or somewhere to call home.

114 N 8th Street, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Intracoastal Realty Corp.

$949,900
5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 100281308 MLS
EXTREME OPPORTUNITY for the buyer with vision! over 8000' (including basement below grade) in a prime Market St (US Route 17) location.Brick (some wood) fenced lot goes all the way back to Princess Street for building expansion or parking. Note docs uploaded in MLS. This is an important part of Wilmington history that the current owner has dragged back from certain demolition and it is ready for your VISION of the completed home. This home will be sold strictly AS-IS. All serious offers will be considered. Preference is shown for offers that show seriousness in their homework/consultation with the city and appropriate DD time and money. This house is ready to finish. Do your homework for your dream finish by getting with city before proceeding with an offer.Listing agent does not have access to any meaningful and timely quotes for completion.This is a *construction zone*; please go prepared.Although there is not a lot of visual evidence of mold, you should assume that it is certainly airborne and be prepared with mask if you are sensitive to that.

1417 Market Street, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Live Oak Real Estate.

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