5 N 20th Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
$550,000
About the property
Tucked away on North 20th Street, this charming 3-bedroom home blends historic character with thoughtful modern touches, creating a space that feels both distinctive and remarkably comfortable. Inside, natural light pours through expansive windows, highlighting the beautiful hardwood floors throughout and giving the main living spaces a bright, open feel. Generously sized bedrooms, ample closet space, and a warm, inviting layout make this home as functional as it is full of character. Outside is where the property truly sets itself apart. A private brick courtyard creates an unexpected retreat in the heart of Wilmington--perfect for quiet mornings, evening dinners and entertaining friends. The courtyard leads to a detached garage offering space for additional parking, along with an attached greenhouse ready for gardening. This property's provenance holds a unique connection to Wilmington's history, with ties to the McKoy and Faulkner families, including James Hassell McKoy. Its gardens and spring blooms helped earn the home appearances on Azalea Festival home tours over the years, adding another chapter to a property already rich with local character. The Home is historic without feeling dated, private without feeling closed off, and filled with natural light and personality. 5 N. 20th Street offers something increasingly difficult to find: a home with a story, a sense of place, and spaces that are genuinely enjoyable to live in. Additionally, this home was extensively remodeled in 2023 along with a new HVAC system in late 2025 and a new tankless hot water system in 2026. This historic charmer in beautiful Historic Carolina Heights is exactly what you've been waiting for. A perfect full-time residence, weekend retreat or even an Airbnb with rare, ample parking! Come tour this fabulous home today!
At a glance
Listing details
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Heated square feet
- 1,714
- Lot acres
- 0.06
- Lot dimensions
- 40 x 70 x 40 x 70
- Stories
- 2
- Zoning
- R-7
- HOA
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Fireplace
- Yes
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
- Historic Carolina Heights
- Secondary Subdivision
- N/A
- City Limits
- Yes
- Pre Direction
- N
- Marketing City
- Wilmington
- Year Built
- 1920
- Deed Restrictions
- No
- # Baths - Total
- 2
- # Bedrooms
- 3
- # Rooms
- 7
- Master Bedroom Level
- Non Primary Living Area
- Fireplaces Total
- 1
- Waterview
- No
- New Construction
- No
- Sign on Property
- Yes
- Attic
- Scuttle
- Appliances/Equip
- Built-In Microwave; Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Ice Maker; Range; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Cooling
- Central Air; Heat Pump
- Dining Room Type
- Formal
- Entry Level Information
- Entry Level: 1
- Exterior Finish
- Aluminum Siding; Wood Siding
- Other Structures
- Greenhouse; Storage; Workshop
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Exterior Features
- Gas Log; Storm Doors
- Terms
- Cash; Conventional
- Trash Collection
- City Pick-UP
- Furnished
- Negotiable
- Flooring
- Hardwood; Tile
- Fencing
- Back Yard; Brick; Full; Metal/Ornamental
- Interior Features
- Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; Walk-in Shower; WiFi Thermostat
- Green Bldg Features
- Sealed Crawl Space
- Garage & Parking
- Attached Garage Spaces: 0; Detached Garage Spaces: 1; Total # Garage Spaces: 1; Total Carport Spaces: 0
- HOA and Neigh Amenities
- Sidewalk; Termite Bond
- Heated SqFt
- 1600 - 1799
- SqFt - Heated Separate
- 0
- Heating
- Fireplace Insert; Forced Air; Gas Pack; Heat Pump
- Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric; Natural Gas
- Home Warr/Termite
- Termite Bond; Termite Company: Jay Taylor/Terminix; Termite Company Phone: 910 791-6836/910 798
- Lot Features
- Interior Lot; Landscaped
- Laundry Features
- Laundry Closet
- Lot Water Features
- None
- Patio and Porch Features
- Covered; Front Porch; Patio; See Remarks
- Parking Features
- Detached; Garage; Garage; On Site; On Street; Parking Pad; Workshop in Garage
- Roof
- Shingle
- Road Type/Frontage
- Alley; Asphalt; Maintained; Public (City/Cty/St); See Remarks; Easement
- Levels
- Two
- Electric Provider
- Duke Progress Energy
- Water Heater
- Natural Gas
- Utilities
- Cable High Speed; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected
- Sewer
- Municipal Sewer
- Water Source
- Municipal Water
- Water Provider
- Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Natural Gas Provider
- Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
- Sewer Provider
- Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- View Type
- None
- Frontage Type
- None
- Tax Assessed Value
- $428,500
- Cobra Zone
- No
- Deed Book
- 6640
- Deed Page
- 366
- Federal Flood Ins Avlbl
- Yes
- Plat Book
- 57
- PID
- R04819-009-002-000
- Tax Identifier
- R04819-009-002-000
- Plat Page
- 84-85
- Special Assessments
- 0
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Legal
- Pt Blks 11-12 Lt 3 Carolina Heights
- Directions to Property
- From Wrightsville Beach/UNCW, take Bus 17/Market Street towards downtown Wilmington. Turn Right on N. 20th Street, just past the National Cemetery. Park on the street in the first block. From downtown Wilmington, take Princess Street until it ends at 20th St. and turn right. House will be on your right. Park on the street.