Location
Agent Comments
Fall in love with a piece of Wilmington history in this enchanting 1879 Queen Anne-style bungalow in Historic Downtown Wilmington. Soaring ceilings, original hardwood floors, a classic clawfoot tub, and two decorative fireplaces capture the timeless charm of a bygone era. Two bedrooms and a private, whimsical turnkey loft offer flexible living space and proven short-term rental appeal, generating over $17,000 in Airbnb rental income in less than a year with 68 five-star reviews. Recent updates include new HVAC, exterior wood siding repairs, and fresh interior paint. Outside, a fully fenced backyard beneath a gorgeous tree canopy creates a peaceful private retreat. Just one block from the iconic One Tree Hill Bridge and minutes from the Brooklyn Arts District, Live Oak Bank Pavilion, and downtown's beloved restaurants, shops, and waterfront, this historic gem is a rare opportunity to own a home with a story to tell. Seller offering $10,000 in ''use as you choose'' buyer credit!
Amenities
- Electric Oven
- Disposal
- Dishwasher
Additional Features
- County: New Hanover
- Days on Market: 1
- Pool: No
- Tax Number: R04813-025-002-000
- Water/Sewer: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Year Built: 1879
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Amount: $1,815.53
Financial
- Short Sale: Standard
Interior Features
- Cool System: Central Air
- Floors: Wood
- Heat System: Electric, Heat Pump
- Interior: Master Downstairs
- Room Type: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Dining Area, Bathroom 1, Loft
- Total Rooms: 6
- Levels: Two
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Full Baths: 3
- 1/2 Baths: 1
- Furnished: Partially
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,In Kitchen
- Attic Description: Eave Storage,Partially Finished
- Basement Description: None
Exterior Features
- Fuel Tanks: None
- Parking: On Street
- Roof: Metal
- Siding: Wood Siding
- Is New Construction: No
- Construction: Wood Siding,Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Water Source: Public
- Septic or Sewer: Municipal Sewer,Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Utilities: Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
- Garage Spaces: 0
- Parking Spaces: 0
- Fencing: Full,Back Yard
- Exterior: Wood Siding
- Patio/Deck Description: Deck,Balcony
- Zoning: R-3
- Building Total Area (Sq.Ft): 1280
- Road Description: City Street,State Road,Paved
- Road Improvements: See Remarks
- View Description: None
Location
- Directions: South on Market, take a right on North 7th St. House is on the right between Red Cross and Campbell.
- Street Number: 516
- County: New Hanover
- Latitude: 34.24242
- Longitude: -77.941188
Listed by: Mary-Margaret A Porter from Fathom Realty NC LLC.