18 S Water Street Ste 1, Wilmington, NC 28401 (MLS# 100534631)

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.
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Last Updated: October - 06 - 2025
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