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Property Description
Charming historic home in the heart of the Brooklyn Arts District just steps to all the shops and restaurants that vibrant downtown Wilmington has to offer. This historic home offers the sought out historic elements such as the high ceilings, large front porch, hardwood floors, and timeless character. This home is a prime opportunity in a location just blocks from the Riverwalk and Live Oak Bank Pavilion. The home is currently set up as a duplex; however could be easily converted to a single family home if desired. Perfect for investors or for buyers wanting a historic home they can put their sweat equity into.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 407 N 5th Ave
General
- Price: $450,000
- Taxes: $1,969 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Duplex
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100581990
- Updated: 8/20/2026
- Added to Site: 68 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, 2nd Kitchen, Basement, Blinds/Shades, Eat-in Kitchen
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Eat-in kitchen: Yes
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: On Street
Location
- County: New Hanover
- Subdivision: Brooklyn
- Driving Directions: Market St towards downtown. Turn right on North 5th Ave.
School Information
- High School District: New Hanover
- Elementary School: Snipes
- Middle School: Williston
- High School: New Hanover
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Historic District
- Structure Type: Duplex, Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 1,910
- Year Built: 1920
- Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,614
- Lot Dimensions: various
- Frontage: City Street, State Road, Asphalt
- Zoning: HD-R
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $235.6
- Assessment Amount: $334,700
- Tax Amount: $1,969.72
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: E 4 PT 5 WILMINGTON BLK 221
- Property ID: R04813-033-009-000
Listed by Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington, Matt Rhoney
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Schools
Schools serving 407 N 5th Ave
School District:New Hanover County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Annie H Snipes Elementary 2150 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28405 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
Williston Middle 401 South 10th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
New Hanover High 1307 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 407 N 5th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/16/2026
Listed
$450,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 407 N 5th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,970
100%
$334,700
139%
2024
-100%
$140,100
—
2023
$1,184
32%
$140,100
—
2021
$899
1%
$140,100
—
2022
$893
-1%
$140,100
46%
2021
$899
-11%
$95,800
—
2019
$1,009
—
$95,800
—
2017
$1,009
-22%
$95,800
-17%
2016
$1,286
5%
$116,100
—
2015
$1,230
5%
$116,100
—
2014
$1,177
1%
$116,100
—
2013
$1,166
—
$116,100
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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407 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401 (MLS# 100581990) is a Duplex property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 407 N 5th Avenue is currently listed for $450,000 and was received on June 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 407 N 5th Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

