617 S 5th Avenue

Wilmington, NC 28401

$600,000

3Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
1,804Heated sqft
2006Year built
Downtown Subdivision
Single Family ResidenceProperty subtype
Choice Residential Real Estate, LLCListing office
Sarah Wagner, Jacie & Company Real EstateListing agent
New HanoverCounty
0.13 acres Lot size

About the property

If your dream has always been to live in downtown Wilmington, but you'd prefer a home built in this century, 617 S 5th Avenue is for you! Built in 2006, this three bedroom, two and a half bath home offers a bright, spacious floor plan just steps from the charm of Castle Street.

From morning coffee at Luna Caffe and a class at Terra Sol Yoga Studio to dinner at Olivero or Rx Chicken & Oysters, some of Wilmington's most loved spots are just steps from your front door.

Inside, the main level is designed for easy living and entertaining, with a bright, open concept layout that creates a natural connection between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. A walk in pantry provides generous storage, while the dedicated laundry room just off the kitchen adds functionality that can be hard to find in downtown Wilmington homes.

Upstairs, three bedrooms offer comfortable separation from the main living areas, including a spacious primary suite with an ensuite bath, walk in closet, and private balcony that creates an inviting outdoor retreat.

Heading outside, a large deck provides plenty of space for relaxing, dining, and entertaining. The property also offers valuable ADU potential, with zoning that allows for an accessory dwelling unit that could create space for a guest house, home office, studio, additional living area, or added rental income potential.

Whether you're searching for a primary residence in downtown Wilmington or an investment property with strong rental potential, this home offers a unique combination of newer construction, a modern floor plan, ADU potential, and walkability to the restaurants, coffee shops, and local businesses that make Castle Street such a vibrant part of downtown Wilmington.

At a glance

Listing details

Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Heated square feet
1,804
Lot acres
0.13
Lot dimensions
36x165x34x165
Stories
2
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
Downtown
Secondary Subdivision
N/A
City Limits
Yes
Pre Direction
S
Marketing City
Wilmington
Year Built
2006
# Baths - Total
3
# Bedrooms
3
# Rooms
8
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
New Construction
No
Sign on Property
Yes
Appliances/Equip
Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Refrigerator; Washer; Freezer
Construction
Wood Frame
Cooling
Central Air
Dining Room Type
Formal
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Exterior Finish
Composition
Foundation
Crawl Space
Terms
Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Furnished
Negotiable
Flooring
Bamboo; Carpet; Tile
Fencing
Partial; Privacy
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s)
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 0; Detached Garage Spaces: 0; Total # Garage Spaces: 0; Total Carport Spaces: 0
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Club Membership: None Selected
Heated SqFt
1800 - 1999
Heating
Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Patio and Porch Features
Balcony; Deck; Front Porch
Parking Features
Concrete; On Site; On Street; Paved; Shared Driveway
Roof
Shingle
Road Type/Frontage
Public (City/Cty/St)
Levels
Two
Utilities
Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer
Municipal Sewer
Water Source
Municipal Water
Construction Type
Stick Built
View Type
None
Frontage Type
None
Tax Assessed Value
$513,900
Deed Book
6706
Deed Page
22882289
Plat Book
N/A
PID
r05409-012-002-000
Tax Identifier
R05409-012-002-000
Plat Page
N/A
Total Real Estate Property Taxes
$3,024.31
Special Assessments
No
Tax Year
2025
Legal
NW 1/4 of Lot 5 Block 77
Directions to Property
From the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, continue on Dawson St, turn left onto 5th, home will be on the right just past Queen St before Castle Street.