If your dream has always been to live in downtown Wilmington, but you'd prefer a home built in this century, 617 S 5th Avenue is for you! Built in 2006, this three bedroom, two and a half bath home offers a bright, spacious floor plan just steps from the charm of Castle Street. From morning coffee at Luna Caffe and a class at Terra Sol Yoga Studio to dinner at Olivero or Rx Chicken & Oysters, some of Wilmington's most loved spots are just steps from your front door. Inside, the main level is designed for easy living and entertaining, with a bright, open concept layout that creates a natural connection between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. A walk in pantry provides generous storage, while the dedicated laundry room just off the kitchen adds functionality that can be hard to find in downtown Wilmington homes. Upstairs, three bedrooms offer comfortable separation from the main living areas, including a spacious primary suite with an ensuite bath, walk in closet, and private balcony that creates an inviting outdoor retreat. Heading outside, a large deck provides plenty of space for relaxing, dining, and entertaining. The property also offers valuable ADU potential, with zoning that allows for an accessory dwelling unit that could create space for a guest house, home office, studio, additional living area, or added rental income potential. Whether you're searching for a primary residence in downtown Wilmington or an investment property with strong rental potential, this home offers a unique combination of newer construction, a modern floor plan, ADU potential, and walkability to the restaurants, coffee shops, and local businesses that make Castle Street such a vibrant part of downtown Wilmington.
| MLS # | 100601230 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending With Showings |
| Year | 2006 |
| Days On Site | 32 |
| Listing Provided By | Choice Residential Real Estate, LLC | Sarah Wagner |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,804 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | R-3 |
| Acreage | 0.13 |
| Property View | See Remarks |
| Interior Features | Walk-in Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace Yes / No | No |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room |
| Furnished | Negotiable |
| Rooms Total | 8 |
| Roof | Shingle |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Crawl Space |
| View | See Remarks |
| Construction Materials | Composition, Wood Frame |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Shared Driveway, On Street, Concrete, On Site, Paved |
| Utilities | Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
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| Tax Assessed Value | 513900 |
|---|---|
| Tax Book Number | N/A |
| Tax Legal Description | NW 1/4 of Lot 5 Block 77 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | New Hanover |
| City | Wilmington |
| Zip Code | 28401 |
| Community Name | Downtown |
| School District | New Hanover |
| Elementary School | Snipes |
| High School | New Hanover |
| Listing VS Median (in Downtown) | |
Price: $600,000 low | high Med: $240,000 sqft: 1,804 low | high Med: 1,293 $ / sqft: $333 low | high Med: $186 On site: 32 low | high Med: 7 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | New Hanover |
| City | Wilmington |
| Zip Code | 28401 |
| Community Name | Downtown |
| School District | New Hanover |
| Elementary School | Snipes |
| High School | New Hanover |
| Listing VS Median (in Downtown) | |
Price: $600,000 low | high Med: $240,000 sqft: 1,804 low | high Med: 1,293 $ / sqft: $333 low | high Med: $186 On site: 32 low | high Med: 7 | |