$875,000

12 N 5th Ave Wilmington, NC 28401

$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,495 sqft
0.2 acres
$351 / sqft
House

Property details

About 12 N 5th Ave

Build circa 1846, the William Smith House is in the Historic District of Wilmington. This Greek Revival influence home has been well preserved and has functioned as a law office, a personal resident, a business office.... The HD-Historic District Zoning provides a number of business or habitational opportunities. This two level structure consist of approximately 2500 SF. There are 8 rooms. Three Bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms that all have been updated. Recently updater kitchen adds to the charm of this home. In addition to the interior beauty, there are two covered porches, a patio and a tranquil garden in back. The property has off-street parking and an amble supply of on-street parking. This property is surrounded by other historic properties. It is located conveniently to shopping, restaurants, theaters, wine bars, breweries, public offices and so much more.....

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Pending with Showings)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,495 sqft
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1846
ParkingGravel, Off Street
MLS #100471780
Fireplace2

Summary

  • MLS Number: 100471780
  • Office Name: Intracoastal Realty Corp

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 14, 2019
Home Sold
$350,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$341,700$2,887
2022$343,600$2,190
2021$343,600$2,940
2020$188,900$-
2019$188,900$1,989
2018$188,900$1,989
2017$188,900$2,173

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Douglass Academy

Public Charter KG-5

0.4 mi

507 N 6th St

3

Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design

Public Magnet KG-5

1.3 mi

2150 Chestnut St

2

Forest Hills Global Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.7 mi

602 Colonial Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,500. The most common annual income of people living in Wilmington, NC is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

42%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

71%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • QdobaQdoba
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • PontiacPontiac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 12 N 5th Ave

This home is located at 12 N 5th Ave in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28401 in the Hemenway neighborhood. This 2,495 square foot home, which was built in 1846, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $875,000.

In February 2025 more than 24 listings in Wilmington, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 50 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 119 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Wilmington, NC increased by 10.4% between January and February 2025. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $434,273, while the average time on the real estate market was 59 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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