About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 516 N 7th Street in Wilmington, NC is listed for $465,000 ($363 per sqft). Built in 1879, the home offers 1,280 sqft of living space on a 0.06 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1879
  • 0.06 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
1879

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

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 two bathrooms downstairs and a private, whimsical turnkey loft upstairs 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 downstairs and upstairs, 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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,487/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$336
Interest$2,015
Insurance$136

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

516 N 7th Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

Brooklyn

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Master Downstairs

Property Details

Flooring

Wood

Construction

Wood Siding Wood Frame

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

On Street

Heating

Heat Pump (Heating)Electric (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Electric OvenDisposalDishwasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 516 N 7th Street is listed at $465,000 ($363/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,487 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1879, 0.06 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: Master Downstairs.

This property is listed by Mary-Margaret A Porter.

MP

Mary-Margaret A Porter

License 349234

Agent at Fathom Realty NC LLC

Listed by Fathom Realty NC LLC · Broker phone: 8884556040 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 100610909· Source: Hive MLS· 17 days on PropertySimple

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516 N 7th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

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