$990,000

Address not disclosed - MLS#100472145 Wilmington, NC 28401

$10,000
Closing credit¹
6 beds
5 full
5,467 sqft
0.4 acres
$181 / sqft
House

Property details

About This Home

An incredible opportunity awaits. Located in Wilmington's Historic District is a unique 5467 square foot historic mansion This Queen Anne-style historic mansion was built by E. William Gilchrist in 1894. It is rare to find a large lot facing two streets in historic downtown Wilmington. This property consists of 0.4 acre and fronts Market Street as well as 7th Street. It is within walking distance to downtown and very close to the new Coca-Cola Soda Pop district.There are many directions one can take this property. One is to follow through with the seller's plan to subdivide the mansion into 4 upscale residences (The Gilchrist Mansion and Carriage House) One could also renovate the 6 bedrooms, 5 bath mansion as a luxurious palatial estate for your own use. Due to the land size and access, there is room for other development plans too. The current owners have gone to great lengths in the restoration of this property. The site has been cleared, all approvals, architectural and engineering plans are in place and ready for this majestic conversion. All the architectural drawings and engineering plans and more are included with this opportunity. The exterior of the mansion has been extensively cared for, the metal roof is newer, the interior has been stripped down to its bones, and its bones are in excellent shape. The house features 12-foot ceilings, a grand staircase, a basement, 8 fireplaces and so much more! A property of this nature is a rare find. If you are looking for the chance for a spectacular residence, or investment opportunities, this property is all that and much more.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size5,467 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.42 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingAdditional Parking, Off Street
MLS #100472145
Fireplace3+

Summary

  • MLS Number: 100472145
  • Office Name: Intracoastal Realty Corp

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view of front of home featuring covered porch and a front lawn

$990,000

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 30, 2021
Home Sold
$375,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$516,100$4,361
2022$516,100$4,386
2021$516,100$-
2020$369,100$-
2019$369,100$-
2018$468,000$-
2017$468,000$-

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Douglass Academy

Public Charter KG-5

0.5 mi

507 N 6th St

3

Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design

Public Magnet KG-5

1.2 mi

2150 Chestnut St

2

Forest Hills Global Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.5 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 $63,258. The majority of Wilmington, NC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

29%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

69%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
39%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • SonicSonic
  • QdobaQdoba
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

This 5,467 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.42 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $990,000.

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. Between January and February 2025, Wilmington, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10.4%. 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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