$10,000

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307 S 2nd St Wilmington, NC 28401

$950,000
4 beds
3 full
2,488 sqft
0.1 acres
$382 / sqft
House

Property details

About 307 S 2nd St

Fabulously updated historic home on one of downtown Wilmington's premier blocks. Perched high over second street, this home is the perfect combination of historic charm and modern updates, from the elegant front porch to the backyard salt water swimming pool. Perfect location, just a two block stroll to all the dining and entertainment of the downtown. You can watch the horse and buggy go by almost every hour from the large covered front porch.Open floor plan downstairs, with a potential en suite bedroom, separate office, and spacious living area off the recently updated kitchen. The kitchen and rear living room overlook the back deck and beautiful salt water pool.Upstairs is a large master suite with updated private bath, walk in closet, and cozy fireplace, two other large bedrooms, and another updated bath.Parking is restricted for non-residents, so on street parking is never an issue.If you've been looking for the perfect house for downtown living, this is the one!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingGas Pack
StatusActive
CoolingHeat Pump
Size2,488 sqft
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1903
ParkingOn Street
MLS #100485860
Fireplace3+
Private poolYes

Summary

  • MLS Number: 100485860
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 22, 2010
Home Sold
$405,000
Jun 01, 2005
Home Sold
$393,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$381,400$3,222
2022$381,400$3,241
2021$381,400$3,264
2020$370,400$3,901
2019$370,400$3,901
2018$370,400$3,901
2017$370,400$3,369

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Douglass Academy

Public Charter KG-5

0.8 mi

507 N 6th St

3

Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design

Public Magnet KG-5

1.6 mi

2150 Chestnut St

5

Sunset Park Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.6 mi

613 Alabama Ave

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 $48,696. Typical income of Wilmington, NC residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

81%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

3%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
40%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • CadillacCadillac
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 307 S 2nd St

This home is located at 307 S 2nd St in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28401 in the Old Wilmington neighborhood. This 2,488 square foot home, which was built in 1903, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $950,000.

Over 26 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Wilmington, NC. In the same period over 151 listings were sold below the listed price and 46 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Wilmington, NC between December and January 2025 increased by 0.1%. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 52 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $432,035.

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

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