714 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
$649,000
Property Type:
Multi-Family
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2.5
Square Footage:
1,946
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
4,792
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$649,000
List Date:
11/21/2025
Last Modified:
12/09/2025
Description
Discover the charm and flexibility of this beautifully maintained, separately metered duplex located just five blocks from Wilmington's Historic Riverfront and one block from the Castle Street Arts District. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other, expand your investment portfolio, or explore short- or mid-term rental opportunities, this property offers endless potential.
The downstairs unit features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, and a bright kitchen with tile floors and direct access to a private back deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment filled with natural light and character, complete with hardwoods throughout.
Enjoy off-street parking via a shared driveway (with 716 S 5th), plus convenient street parking out front. Each unit has separate electric meters and its own entrance, providing privacy and easy management.
Positioned in a rapidly appreciating area surrounded by development, this duplex combines historic charm, strong rental potential, and unbeatable location. Opportunities like this—so close to downtown dining, shops, and the Riverwalk—don't come around often.
Live smart. Invest wisely. Welcome to 714 S 5th Street.
More Information MLS# 100542379
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 1
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 2
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Duplex
List Price/SqFt: 333.5
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2025-11-21
Listing Price: 649000
Current Price: $649,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 714
Pre Direction: S
Street Name: 5th
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28401
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Geo Lat: 34.226243
Geo Lon: -77.942651
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: Use Market St towards downtown, Turn Left on 5th Avenue; House is on right one block past Castle Street.
Building Info
New Construction: No
Property Exterior/Interior Info
Lot Acres: 0.11
Lot SqFt: 4792
Lot Dimensions: 34X167
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Location Type: Mainland
# Baths - Total: 2.5
# Total Units: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Stories: 2
Owner Occupied: No
Property Mgmt Company: No
Financials Available: Yes
Legal and Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 437100
Total City Real Estate Property Tax: 1722
Deed Book: 6624
Deed Page: 58
Legal: Pt Lot 4 Blk 62 Wilm
Broker Owner: No
PID: R05409-019-014-000
Tax Identifier: R05409-019-014-000
Plat Book: 0
Plat Page: 0
Special Assessments: None Known
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R-3
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: No
Elementary School: Snipes
Middle School: Williston
High School: New Hanover
Year Built: 1900
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Other - See Remarks: can park behind home
Parking Features
Off Street: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Sidewalk: 1
Attic
No Access: 1
Basement
None: 1
Frontage Type
See Remarks: 1
Handicap Accessible
None: 1
View Type
See Remarks: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Lot Water Features
None: 1
Exterior Features
Storm Doors: 1
None: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Sewer Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Trash Provider: City Pickup
Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Exterior Finish
Aluminum Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
Wood: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Flooring
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel Tank
None: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Appliances/Equip
Electric Cooktop: 1
Fireplace Features
None: 1
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
High Ceilings: 1
Wash/Dry Connect: 1
Laundry Location
Laundry Closet: 1
Dining Room Type
Combination: 1
Kitchen: 1
Side/Unit 1
Total Rooms: 3
# of Bedrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Avg SqFt: 707
Furnished: No
Rent: 800
Occupied: No
Side/Unit 1 Cooling
Central: 1
Side/Unit 1 Heating
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Side/Unit 1 Appliance
Dishwasher: 1
Stove/Oven - Electric: 1
Side/Unit 1 Features
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Side/Unit 1 Rent Frequency
Monthly: 1
Side/Unit 1 Owner Pays
Cable: 1
Cooling: 1
Electric: 1
Supplies: 1
Water/Sewer: 1
Side/Unit 2
Total Rooms: 5
# of Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Avg SqFt: 1239
Furnished: No
Rent: 900
Occupied: Yes
Side/Unit 2 Cooling
Central: 1
Side/Unit 2 Heating
Electric: 1
Side/Unit 2 Appliance
Dishwasher: 1
Stove/Oven - Electric: 1
Side/Unit 2 Features
Dining Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Patio/Balcony/Deck: 1
Side/Unit 2 Rent Frequency
Monthly: 1
Side/Unit 2 Owner Pays
None: 1
Property ExteriorInterior Info
# Bedrooms: 3
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1946
Property Features
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Handicap Accessible: None
View Type: See Remarks
Attic: No Access
Basement: None
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Features: Storm Doors; None
Exterior Finish: Aluminum Siding; Wood Siding
Fencing: Wood
Foundation: Crawl Space
Fuel Tank: None
Parking Features: Off Street
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch
Roof: Shingle
Lot Water Features: None
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available
Water Source: Municipal Water
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Fireplace Features: None
Flooring: Vinyl; Wood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Wash/Dry Connect
Laundry Location: Laundry Closet
Dining Room Type: Combination; Kitchen
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Sidewalk
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
REAL Broker LLC
IDX
Last Updated: December - 09 - 2025
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