Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/24/2026
Sold
$523,500
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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.
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$523,500
Property Description
The Athalia Hall house, a featured home on the Azalea Festival Home Tour, seamlessly blends history with modernity. This c. 1906 one level living cottage, has many of the details from the turn of the 19th century such as stained glass windows, heart pine flooring, 4 non-working fireplaces, porches, 10 foot ceilings, 12 inch baseboards, and a location that is a block from the river and a short stroll to everything downtown. Beyond its' beautiful Front Street location, what sets this home apart is the thoughtful updates and renovations adding more than a splash of modern. The Kitchen which has been showcased on the Historic Foundation's ''Back Door Kitchen Tour'' is thoughtful and open with a unique vaulted ceiling, Mahogany cabinets, a large center island, Soapstone and Carrara marble. It is the heart of the home. There is also a fully updated bath with tile, glass, a walk-in shower and walk-in closet. This is a very special home that has been very well taken care of. The front porch offers a glimpse at the social fabric of downtown and the back porch offers privacy and an area often dedicated as the ''al fresco'' dining area. Lastly, of note to the house's history and character, in 1978 Mary Louise Spencer wrote and recorded the song, ''The House at 503'' about her time spent living at the Althalia House. * Subject to minor preservation easement with Historic Wilmington Foundation.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 503 S Front St
General
- Sold For: $523,500
- Taxes: $2,522 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100552799
- Added to Site: 99 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Flooring: Marble, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Other32, See Remarks60
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: On Street
Location
- County: New Hanover
- Subdivision: Historic District
- Driving Directions: Market towards Cape Fear River. Turn left on Front Street. Home is 5 blocks down on left side.
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: Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Historic District, Historic Home
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
- Roof: Metal
- Square Feet: 1,219
- Year Built: 1906
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,178
- Lot Dimensions: 70 x 34 x 70 x 34
- Frontage: Maintained, City Street, State Road, Paved, Paved
- Lot Features: Front Yard
- Zoning: HD-R
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Back Yard, Front Yard
Green Features
- Building Certification: None
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $450.37
- Assessment Amount: $428,600
- Tax Amount: $2,522.32
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: SW END 1 BLK 87
- Property ID: R05409-001-002-000
Listed by Coastal Select Properties, David Billitto
Sold by Intracoastal Realty Corp, Gwen J Hawley
Listing agent
— 503 S Front St —
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Schools
Schools serving 503 S Front St
School District:New Hanover County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Annie H Snipes Elementary 2150 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28405 | K-5 | 1.7 mi |
Williston Middle 401 South 10th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
New Hanover High 1307 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
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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 503 S Front St
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503 S Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 (MLS# 100552799) is a Single Family property that was sold at $523,500 on March 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 503 S Front Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chestnut Heights - Princess Place? You can browse all Chestnut Heights - Princess Place real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.