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$459,000

617 S 2nd St Wilmington, NC 28401

2 beds
2 full
1,302 sqft
0.08 acres
$353 / sqft
House

Property details

About 617 S 2nd St

Showings start 08/04/25. Lovely, light & bright downtown cottage. Enjoy being close to downtown restaurants & shops. Located on a quiet, dead-end street close to Dram Tree Park & the public boat launch. This 2 br/2bth home features an open floor plan downstairs w/ hardwood floors, subway tile backsplash, granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom has two closets with a large adjoining bath. Both bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. There is off street parking in front. The backyard features a large deck and a storage shed. There is even room behind the shed for a small garden area. Don't miss seeing this special home.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusComing Soon
(Coming Soon - No Showings)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,302 sqft
Lot size0.08 Acres
Year built1997
ParkingConcrete, On Street, Off Street
MLS #100522115
Active DateAugust 04, 2025

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
  • Interior: Pantry
  • Fireplace: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Concrete, On Street, Off Street
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $459,000
  • Price/SqFt: $352
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,128
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Directions: Take Market Street downtown to 2nd Street. Take a left on 2nd and follow to the 600 block. Home is on the left.
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,302 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres
  • MLS Number: 100522115
  • Office Name: Port City Properties, Inc

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 24, 2009
Home Sold
$160,000
Dec 15, 2005
Home Sold
$255,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$284,600$-
2022$284,600$-
2021$284,600$-
2020$202,100$2,128
2019$202,100$2,128
2018$202,100$2,128
2017$202,100$1,848

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Douglass Academy

Public Charter KG-5

1.1 mi

507 N 6th St

5

Sunset Park Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

613 Alabama Ave

3

Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design

Public Magnet KG-5

1.7 mi

2150 Chestnut St

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 $11,097. The most common annual income of people living in Wilmington, NC is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically 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/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • CadillacCadillac
  • InfinitiInfiniti

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 617 S 2nd St

The listing price of 617 S 2nd St property is $459,000.

The property 617 S 2nd St is a house located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.

Coming Soon: 617 S 2nd St is Coming Soon. This listing has not previously been on the market, but will be on the market soon (no showings are allowed yet). A listing contract has been executed.

The nearby schools for 617 S 2nd St are: Douglass Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sunset Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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), J. C. Roe Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $2,128 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 24, 2009 for $160,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 617 S 2nd St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 617 S 2nd St is 1,302 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 617 S 2nd St is 1997.

This home is located at 617 S 2nd St in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28401 in the Dry Pond / South Side neighborhood. This 1,302 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $459,000.

While more than 68 listings in Wilmington, NC in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 71 listings sold at asking price, and more than 191 were sold below. In June 2025 in Wilmington, NC there were 0.1% less homes for sale than in May. 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.

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