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Historic District in Wilmington, NC

The historic district is located in the central downtown area on the west side of Wilmington, extending several blocks eastward from the Cape Fear River, and several blocks north and south of Market St.

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21 N Front St Unit 3b1, Wilmington image
21 N Front St Unit 3b1, Wilmington — Historic District $325,000

Fully furnished 1 bed, 1 bath condo with views of the iconic Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. This two-level condo in the Masonic Temple building is in the center of all of the...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
322 S 5th Ave, Wilmington image
322 S 5th Ave, Wilmington $1,139,000 ▼

Step into a piece of Wilmington History. Located on a spacious lot in Wilmington's Historic District. The 1890 Durham Davis House, pairs timeless Victorian elegance with ...

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
118 Dock St Unit Apt 11, Wilmington image
118 Dock St Unit Apt 11, Wilmington — Historic District $252,900

TURNKEY CONDO, DEEDED ONSITE PARKING! HISTORIC DISTRICT! This is your opportunity to own a charming turnkey condo with deeded on-site parking in the heart of Wilmington's...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
507 S 2nd St, Wilmington image
507 S 2nd St, Wilmington $639,000

This charming cottage with ample off-street parking, includes a bonus parcel, offering ample room to build your dream accessory structure. A rare find in downtown Wilming...

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
314 N 5th Ave, Wilmington image
314 N 5th Ave, Wilmington $699,900 ▼

Welcome to 314 N 5th Ave, the recipient of the 2003 Preservation Award for Restoration from the Wilmington Historic Foundation. This beautifully preserved 1888 Victorian ...

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
414 S 2nd St, Wilmington image
414 S 2nd St, Wilmington $675,000

Set on one of Wilmington's most picturesque streets in the Historic District, this beautifully restored property offers a rare opportunity to own two homes in one of down...

  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
416 S Front St Unit Apt 3, Wilmington image
416 S Front St Unit Apt 3, Wilmington — Historic District $415,000

Originally built at the corner of Front and Chestnut Streets in 1826, the William B. Meares House was relocated to its present location in 1889. Set within a well maintai...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
208 Church St, Wilmington image
208 Church St, Wilmington $729,900

Step Back in Time as you preview The Taylor-West home built in 1906 in Wilmington's Historic District. This Colonial Revival House is nestled just two blocks from the Ca...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
118 S 4th St, Wilmington image
118 S 4th St, Wilmington $1,795,000

The property features six private ensuite guest bedrooms distributed across three floors, providing an attractive layout for guest privacy and separation between owner an...

118 S 4th St, Wilmington image
118 S 4th St, Wilmington $1,795,000

Discover a rare opportunity to own a piece of Wilmington's past, thoughtfully restored for modern living and perfectly positioned for the future. Built in 1890, this exce...

  • 6 Beds
  • 7 Baths
312 Church St, Wilmington image
312 Church St, Wilmington $799,999 ▼

Phenomenal Investment Opportunity! This stunning, fully operational duplex generated over $100,000 in revenue for 2025 and comes completely turnkey with future bookings r...

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
120 Church St, Wilmington image
120 Church St, Wilmington $619,000

Beautifully preserved 1889 historic home in the heart of downtown Wilmington, offering charming one-level living with modern updates. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
118 Dock St Unit Apt 2, Wilmington image
118 Dock St Unit Apt 2, Wilmington — Historic District $235,000

Amazing opportunity for a short term rental property in bustling Wilmington. This unit is in a gated building & grossed almost $25K in 2025 & is expected to be about the ...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
512 Nun St, Wilmington image
512 Nun St, Wilmington $914,000 ▼

Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in downtown Wilmington's coveted National Register Historic District, this exceptional 2023-built property seamlessly blends m...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
412 S 3rd St, Wilmington image
412 S 3rd St, Wilmington $1,995,000

**Historic Elegance Meets Southern Charm: The CW Worth House (Circa 1893)** Step into a living piece of Wilmington's rich history with this beautifully preserved Quee...

  • 8 Beds
  • 9 Baths
608 Orange St, Wilmington image
608 Orange St, Wilmington $595,000 ▼

Do not miss this beautiful duplex in the heart of Wilmington's stunning historic district. This lovely home has been divided into two two bedroom, one bath units, each wi...

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
304 N Front St Unit Unit B, Wilmington image
304 N Front St Unit Unit B, Wilmington — Historic District $359,000 ▼

One bedroom, one bathroom SPACIOUS condo in the heart of the Historic District in downtown Wilmington. Large windows throughout and high ceilings add to the spacious feel...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
102 S 2nd St Unit Unit 210, Wilmington image
102 S 2nd St Unit Unit 210, Wilmington — Historic District $325,000 ▼

An excellent investment opportunity in the Historic Downtown District, with SHORT TERM RENTALS PERMITTED! This charming one bedroom condo is ideally located only 2 blocks...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
113 Nun St, Wilmington image
113 Nun St, Wilmington $1,492,000 ▼

A rare opportunity to own one of downtown Wilmington's most iconic historic residences! Originally built in 1900 for William Dick, this extraordinary 3-bedroom, 3-bath ho...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
306 S 4th St, Wilmington image
306 S 4th St, Wilmington $1,125,000 ▼

Welcome to the Bell House, a stunning 1893 Queen Anne-style home in the heart of Wilmington's Historic District. Nestled on an oversized lot along the charming cobbleston...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
308 Church St, Wilmington image
308 Church St, Wilmington $1,075,000

Unique opportunity to own a three unit investment property in historic downtown Wilmington. Timeless charm meets modern updates in the Cumming-Taylor House, a stunning Q...

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
317 S 3rd St, Wilmington image
317 S 3rd St, Wilmington $999,999 ▼

Spectacular Turnkey Triplex in Wilmington's Historic District! Top 10% Airbnb earner generating over $110,000 in 2025. Incredible 2025 occupancy rates: Unit A (2-bed) 93%...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
8 S 7th St, Wilmington image
8 S 7th St, Wilmington $841,000 ▼

This beautifully renovated duplex in Historic Downtown Wilmington offers the perfect blend of character, flexibility, and investment potential. With over $420,000 investe...

  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths

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