18 S Water Street Ste 1, Wilmington, NC 28401
$499,000
Property Type:
Comm Sale or Lease
Square Footage:
894
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
10,302
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$499,000
List Date:
10/06/2025
Last Modified:
10/06/2025
Description
Prime Riverfront Commercial Space in the Iconic J.W. Brooks Building
Position your business in one of downtown Wilmington's most recognizable landmarks — Unit 1 of the historic J.W. Brooks Building, located directly on the Cape Fear River with breathtaking waterfront views of the Battleship North Carolina and the downtown skyline.
This distinctive space features tall ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large windows that flood the interior with natural light. The combination of historic charm and modern energy creates an inviting environment perfect for a boutique, gallery, café, or professional office seeking a truly exceptional location.
Situated directly along the Wilmington Riverwalk, this property enjoys heavy daily foot traffic from locals and visitors alike. Tenants also benefit from access to a private community boat dock and deck overlooking the river, offering an ideal outdoor extension for customer engagement, special events, or simply taking in the view.
The J.W. Brooks Building is not only an architectural landmark—it's a piece of Wilmington's cinematic history. Its timeless brick façade and riverfront backdrop have been featured in several major film and television productions, including Dawson's Creek, The Runarounds, The Waterfront, and The Summer I Turned Pretty. This storied connection to Wilmington's film legacy adds a layer of prestige and recognition to an already iconic address.
Bring your vision to life in a high-profile waterfront space where history, culture, and commerce converge.
More Information MLS# 100534631
Building/Ext Features
Lot Acres: 0.24
Lot SqFt: 10302
Lot Dimensions: 183x46
SqFt - Total Available: 894
Location Type: Mainland
Contract Info
Available Date: 2025-10-06
Delayed Marketing?: No
Garage: N/A
Sale/Lease: Sale
List Price/SqFt: 558.17
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2025-10-06
Listing Price: 499000
Current Price: $499,000
Location Information
Unit #: Ste 1
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 18
Pre Direction: S
Street Name: Water
Street Suffix: Street
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28401
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Geo Lat: 34.234391
Geo Lon: -77.949682
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: No
Directions to Property: From S Front St, turn left onto Market St. Then turn left onto S Water St. Building is on the right. Unit number 1
Building Info
New Construction: No
Legal and Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 365600
Deed Book: 6593
Deed Page: 405
Legal: UNIT 1 J W BROOKS BUILDING CONDOMINIUM
Broker Owner: Yes
PID: R05308-001-001-001
Tax Identifier: R05308-001-001-001
Plat Book: X
Plat Page: x
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1118.74
Special Assessments: None known
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: CBD
Cobra Zone: No
Year Built: 1920
Business Type
Commercial: 1
Current Use
Commercial: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Boat Dock: 1
Flood Insurance: 1
Maint - Comm Areas: 1
Management: 1
Sewer: 1
Trash: 1
Water: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 6437.04
Basement
None: 1
Frontage Type
River: 1
See Remarks: 1
View Type
River: 1
Water: 1
Lot Water Features
Dock: 1
Exterior Finish
Brick: 1
Terms
1031 Exchange: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
SBA: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Sale/Lease Includes
Buildings: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Paved: 1
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Road/Trans Access
Airport: 6 - 10 Miles
Location
Historic District: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Phone Available: 1
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
BuildingExt Features
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 894
Property Features
Business Type: Commercial
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Boat Dock; Flood Insurance; Maint - Comm Areas; Management; Sewer; Trash; Water
Basement: None
Frontage Type: See Remarks; River
View Type: River; Water
Exterior Finish: Brick
Flooring: Wood
Current Use: Commercial
Location: Historic District
Lot Water Features: Dock
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Sewer Available; Water Available
Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional; SBA
Listing Office:
Better Beach Sales & Rentals, Inc.
IDX
Last Updated: October - 06 - 2025
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