120 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401 (MLS# 100434367)

120 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401

$1,450,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,217 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,450,000 List Date: 4/17/2024 Last Modified: 8/01/2024

Overview

Description

Presented for sale is ''Tuscany,'' a beautifully and meticulously restored home designed in 1854 by the renowned architect James F. Post and restored by the current owners between 2005 and 2007. It was designed in the Italianate Style with Greek Revival and Rococo Revival elements. Notice the gracious semi-circular staircase that leads you to the welcoming front porch. Upon entering the home, it is the 3-story curved walnut balustrade that captures your eye, along with the heart pine floors, and the large entry hall where you can see through to the wall of windows at the back of the house. This floor offers ample living space with its beautifully proportioned double parlors that feature cast iron fireplaces as well as cornice molding and tray ceilings. In addition, there are two dining rooms, both with chandeliers - one of which once purportedly hung in the White House. The expansive kitchen is a chef's dream with custom cherry cabinetry throughout, a Walk in Pantry, Wolf Gas Range an ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100434367

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2024-03-22
Listing Price: 1575000
List Price/SqFt: 234.41
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 120
Pre Direction: S
Street Name: 5th
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28401
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Subdivision: Historic District

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: West on Market into downtown. Left on South 6th St. Go one block. Right on Dock. Go one block. Left on South 5th Street. House on right
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.25
Lot SqFt: 10890
Lot Dimensions: 66x165
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 6217
SqFt - Heated Separate: 502
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 6719
# Rooms: 15
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 5
# Bedrooms: 5
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: 3
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1852

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2024-05-11
Sold Date: 2024-07-16

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Sewer Provider: City/Town
Water Provider: City/Town

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Master Bedroom Level: Second

Property Features

Attic: Floored - Partial; Stairs - Pull Down Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: Brick; Metal/Ornamental Foundation: Crawl Space Parking Features: Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Roof: Shingle Levels: 3 Story or More Cooling: Central Air; Wall/Window Unit(s) Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Natural Gas Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Interior Features: Blinds/Shades Heated SqFt: 6000 - 6499 Dining Room Type: Formal HOA and Neigh Amenities: Sidewalk Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Dining Room	24.00	15.00		24x15 Level:
Living Room	33.00	16.00		33x16 Level:
Kitchen	11.00	9.00		11x9 Level:
Master Bedroom	16.00	16.00	Second	16x16 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
Bedroom 1	16.00	16.00	Second	16x16 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
Bedroom 2	16.00	13.00		16x13 Level:
Bedroom 3	16.00	13.00		16x13 Level:

IDX

Listing Office: Ivester Jackson Christie's

Last Updated: August - 01 - 2024

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