704 S 3rd Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

$417,400

2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,078Heated sqft
1890Year built
Dawson-Castle Street Subdivision
Single Family ResidenceProperty subtype
The Saltwater Agency LLCListing office
John OConnorListing agent
New HanoverCounty
0.09 acres Lot size

About the property

Historic Charm. Modern Luxury. Downtown Wilmington.
Love the idea of living downtown but hate the thought of constantly repairing and upgrading a 100+ year-old home? This is your answer.

This beautifully updated 1890s 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home delivers the character and charm of historic downtown Wilmington without sacrificing the comfort, style, and amenities of modern construction.

From the street, you'll appreciate the classic architectural character reminiscent of early-1900s downtown Wilmington. Step through the front door, however, and you'll discover a completely different experience: modern luxury, thoughtful design, and high-end finishes throughout.

Inside, you'll find:

Luxury LVP flooring throughout
Coffered ceilings with concealed lighting
Wainscoting and shiplap accent walls
A spectacular chef's kitchen featuring a cathedral ceiling and exposed, backlit beams
Leather-finish granite countertops
Stainless-steel appliances
Oversized porcelain farmhouse sink with elevated spray fixture
Subway tile backsplash and walls
Induction range that will boil water in under a minute with commercial-quality exhaust hood
Oversized (160,000 BTU),gas fired on demand tankless hot water delivering 7 gallons per minute.
Convenient pot filler
Abundant cabinetry and storage for all your kitchen essentials
The primary suite is a showstopper. The wall-less shower and tub configuration creates a spa-like experience reminiscent of a luxury hotel. Incredible tile work, a double-sink vanity, and carefully selected finishes make this a space you'll truly enjoy coming home to.

The guest bathroom is equally impressive, combining textures, colors, intricate tile work, a corner shower, lighted floral accent walls, and a backlit mirror. No detail has been overlooked.

Even the laundry room gets the luxury treatment. Though compact, it offers a utility basin, butcher-block-style cabinetry, folding space, and plenty of storage for household necessities.

Step outside into the fully fenced backyard, where you'll find a custom 10' x 12' outbuilding that is anything but an ordinary shed. While it may not quite qualify as an ADU, it does have electricity and if you added insulation and a mini-split and you have the makings of an incredible private office, creative studio, hobby space, or personal retreat.

And then there's the location.

Enjoy some of Wilmington's finest downtown dining, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife within a short walk from your front door--without the hassle and expense of downtown parking.

For your added piece of mind the home was inspected prior to listing and that report is available to interested clients.

Whether you're looking for a stylish full-time residence, a downtown getaway, or an investment opportunity, this property offers tremendous flexibility. For those interested in short-term rental potential, it could also provide an opportunity for a highly profitable Airbnb, subject to applicable local regulations and approvals.

Historic on the outside. Luxury on the inside. Downtown convenience all around.

This is the kind of property that gives you the best of both worlds--the charm of historic Wilmington without the historic-home headaches.

At a glance

Listing details

Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
0
Heated square feet
1,078
Lot acres
0.09
Lot dimensions
100 x 40
Stories
1
Zoning
R-3
HOA
No
Waterfront
No
Fireplace
No

Education

Schools

Elementary school
Snipes
Middle school
Williston
High school
New Hanover
School district
New Hanover

Complete report

Property features

City
Wilmington
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
County
New Hanover
Location Type
Mainland
Subdivision
Dawson-Castle Street
City Limits
Yes
Pre Direction
S
Marketing City
Wilmington
Year Built
1890
Deed Restrictions
No
# Baths - Total
2
# Bedrooms
2
# Rooms
8
Master Bedroom Level
Primary Living Area
Waterview
No
New Construction
No
Sign on Property
Yes
Attic
Stairs - Pull Down
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Microwave; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Washer
Basement
Crawl Space
Construction
Wood Frame
Property Condition
Completed
Cooling
Central Air; Heat Pump
Dining Room Type
Formal
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Exterior Finish
Aluminum Siding
Other Structures
Outbuilding
Foundation
Crawl Space
Terms
Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Trash Collection
City Pick-UP
Furnished
Unfurnished
Unit Type
2 Bedroom
Flooring
LVT/LVP; Tile
Fencing
Fenced; Wood
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower
Green Bldg Certify
None
Green Bldg Features
Tankless Water Heater
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 0; Detached Garage Spaces: 0; Total # Garage Spaces: 0; Total Carport Spaces: 0
HOA and Neigh Amenities
No Amenities
Heated SqFt
1000 - 1199
Heating
Forced Air
Heating System Fuel Source
Natural Gas
Home Warr/Termite
Termite Bond; Termite Company: Bug in a Rug; Termite Company Phone: 910.254.9443
Lot Features
Level
Laundry Features
Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room
Lot Water Features
None
Patio and Porch Features
Covered; Deck; Porch
Parking Features
Gravel; On Street
Roof
Metal
Road Type/Frontage
Maintained; Paved; Public (City/Cty/St)
Levels
One
Architectural Style
Historic District
Electric Provider
Duke Energy
Water Heater
Natural Gas
Utilities
Cable Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer
Municipal Sewer
Water Source
Municipal Water
Construction Type
Stick Built
View Type
None
Frontage Type
None
Tax Assessed Value
$294,300
Cobra Zone
No
Deed Book
1810
Deed Page
533
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl
Yes
Plat Book
0
PID
R05409-017-007-000
Tax Identifier
R05409-017-007-000
Plat Page
0
Total Real Estate Property Taxes
$1,731.96
Special Assessments
None
Tax Year
2025
Legal
SE 1 NE 2 WILM Blk 60
Directions to Property
Parking is available on 3rd st in front of the house or there is a driveway, which is part of the property, where you can where pull two cars in on off the street

Location

Map & location

704 S 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

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