Backup offers
#100510751, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
$719,000 List price
420 Church St Wilmington, NC 28401
3 beds
2 full
1,580 sqft
0.1 acres
$455 / sqft
House
Property details
About 420 Church St
Location, Location, Location. Check out this top to bottom renovated home in Wilmington's Nationally recognized historic district. Situated on the corner of Church Street and Fifth Ave., in the heart of the downtown area and walking distance to the award-winning restaurants in Wilmington!The provenance for this home is amazing as it was originally constructed in 1875 and has been lovingly restored to its former glory. Adhering to the strict renovation standards of the Wilmington Historical Comm,, this home has been approved and placarded as an official historic home.The first features everyone notices is the wraparound, covered porch with period tongue and groove hardwoods. Imagine easy NC mornings sipping your coffee on this expansive patio! Next you will notice the expansive garden ringing the home with native NC plants and shrubs. The details used in this restoration will amaze you. The new brickwork on the exterior is a replica of what was originally used on the home. In addition, the original front door has been refinished and put back in place as well along with the original fireplace mantel in the master bedroom. The star of the restoration may be the original claw foot tub which has been reglazed and used in the second bathroom.Contrasting the exterior period restoration, the inside is a modern wonder perfect for entertaining with an open concept floor plan and featuring soaring ceilings in the living room and a wonderful chef's kitchen. Abundant with natural light, and offering plenty of privacy, the living room also features an electric fireplace for those cooler nights. Loaded with features like hardwood floors throughout, quartz countertops, new cabinets, new windows, new HVAC and a new hot water tank this home will be maintenance free for years to come.A rare bonus in the historic district, this home includes off street parking for two cars! This home is a must see in person.See attachment for full restoration details!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Pending with Showings)
(Pending with Showings)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,580 sqft
Lot size0.11 Acres
Year built1875
ParkingAggregate, Off Street, On Site
MLS #100509736
Fireplace2
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Range, Electric Oven
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Blinds/Shades, Solid Surface, Walk-in Shower, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: 2
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Aggregate, Off Street, On Site
- Architectural Style: Historic District, Historic Home
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $719,000
- Price/SqFt: $455
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,412
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot, Level
- Directions: Heading South on S 3rd Street, make a Left on Church Street and go past 4th Ave. Home is on the right at the corner of Church and 5th Ave.
- Year Built: 1875
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,580 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
- MLS Number: 100509736
- Office Name: BlueCoast Realty Corporation
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $167,200 | $1,412 |
| 2022 | $167,200 | $1,421 |
| 2021 | $167,200 | $1,430 |
| 2020 | $179,900 | $1,643 |
| 2019 | $179,900 | $1,643 |
| 2018 | $179,900 | $1,643 |
| 2017 | $179,900 | $1,525 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Douglass Academy
Public Charter KG-5
0.9 mi
•507 N 6th St
3
Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design
Public Magnet KG-5
1.5 mi
•2150 Chestnut St
5
Sunset Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•613 Alabama Ave
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 $37,211. Residents of Wilmington, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
47%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
72%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
34%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Continuing Education Courses
Soccer
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Forever 21
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Qdoba
Dominos Pizza
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Mazda
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 420 Church St
The listing price of 420 Church St property is $719,000.
The property 420 Church St is a house located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.
Accepting Backup Offers: 420 Church St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 420 Church St are: Douglass Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Sunset Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), 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), Career Readiness Academy at Mosley Plc (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,412 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 420 Church St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 420 Church St is 1,580 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 420 Church St is 1875.
This home is located at 420 Church St in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28401 in the Old Wilmington neighborhood. This 1,580 square foot home, which was built in 1875, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $719,000.
Over 68 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Wilmington, NC. In the same period over 191 listings were sold below the listed price and 71 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Wilmington, NC real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 0.1%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 39 days, the median list price was $442,021.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.