$4,144 Closing Credit¹
#100491846, Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
$399,000 List price
1120 S 3rd St Wilmington, NC 28401
$4,738
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,229 sqft
0.07 acres
$325 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1120 S 3rd St
Adorable circa 1912 cottage tucked under the protective canopy of a 100 year old live oak tree, yet perched high enough to feel like a tree house! This house was gutted to the studs and completely restored in 2006 by Wilmington's own, Steve Bakunas and his partner, the talented late actor, Linda Lavin. Zoning is the attractive UMX, Urban Mixed Use, which would allow for many potential live/work options (see documents). House has recent HVAC (2023) and hot water heater (2024)Stove is gas, fully fenced back yard, and a strong rental history. Located near the vibrant South Front- Greenfield Lake attractions. Off street parking with alley access complete this downtown unicorn. Oh, and it's being sold furnished with a few exceptions. Broker is owner.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
Size1,229 sqft
Lot size0.07 Acres
Year built1912
ParkingConcrete, Off Street
MLS #100509231
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Vinyl
- Interior: Blinds/Shades, Furnished, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Bookcases
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Concrete, Off Street
- Architectural Style: Historic District
- Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
- List Price: $399,000
- Price/SqFt: $324
- Directions: West (toward River) on Market Street, make left onto 3rd Street and make right onto Marstellar. First right onto Roderick Alley and house will be the 1st driveway to the right (beside Axes and Allies).
- Year Built: 1912
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,229 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.07 Acres
- MLS Number: 100509231
- Office Name: Sold Buy the Sea Realty
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2017 | Home Sold | $144,000 |
| Aug 07, 2017 | Home Sold | $144,000 |
| Jun 16, 2016 | Home Sold | $70,000 |
| May 12, 2005 | Home Sold | $30,000 |
| May 12, 2005 | Home Sold | $30,000 |
Tax history
We're sorry, we currently don't have tax history data for this listing.
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Sunset Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•613 Alabama Ave
5
Douglass Academy
Public Charter KG-5
1.5 mi
•507 N 6th St
2
Forest Hills Global Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.9 mi
•602 Colonial Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $11,097. The majority of Wilmington, NC residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
85%
<35k
6%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
78%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Figure Skating
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Family Dollar
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Church's Chicken
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Cadillac
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Jazz
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1120 S 3rd St
The listing price of 1120 S 3rd St property is $399,000.
The property 1120 S 3rd St is a house located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.
Active Listing: 1120 S 3rd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1120 S 3rd St are: Sunset Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Douglass Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Forest Hills Global Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Williston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), The International School at Gregory (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), New Hanover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), J. C. Roe Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Career Readiness Academy at Mosley Plc (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The last sale was on August 7, 2017 for $144,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1120 S 3rd St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1120 S 3rd St is 1,229 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1120 S 3rd St is 1912.
This home is located at 1120 S 3rd St in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28401 in the Dry Pond / South Side neighborhood. This 1,229 square foot home, which was built in 1912, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,000.
Wilmington, NC housing market in April 2025 saw over 47 listings sold above listed price, more than 83 sold at listed price and over 183 sold below. The number of listings in Wilmington, NC increased by 10.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 46 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $436,350.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.