




808 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28401
About This Home
A rare opportunity to own a 2-unit building WALKIG DISTANCE to Live Oak amphitheater & all the best downtown attractions. The property next door at 810 N 5th just SOLD for $1,042,000....808 N 5th has same number of bedrooms & bathrooms. 808 N 5th also has much more off-street parking, big backyard & Unit # 1 is already fully furnished! Yet, we are priced significantly lower than the sale price for property next door! Great 1031 opportunity! Huge cash flow opportunities. Many options: Live in one unit & Airbnb one. Or rent both. Many beautiful renovations were just completed at 808 N 5th including: A completely NEW KITCHEN with HUGH QUARTZ ISLAND, new cabinets, backsplash, pendant lighting, new appliances, all freshly refinished hardwood floors, new bathrooms with new vanities, lighting, fixtures , floors, & many more renovations. Unit #1 is fully furnished! It's a ''TURKEY AIRBNB'' ready to go. It's nicely furnished & has everything you need. Easy to show... Come see all the new renovation... OUTSTANDING LOCATION in the Brooklyn Arts District, walking distance to all great downtown amenities: restaurants, concert venues, Riverwalk, Cape Fear Community College, parks marinas, breweries , the social district, etc... Built in the early 2000s these units have all the modern features that newer properties offer like open floor plans & suites w/ baths. Unlike many other downtown homes that are over 100 years old, & have many ''old house'' problems, this one was built in the 2000s to modern building codes & standards. VERY LOW MAINTENANCE 2-unit property. Each unit has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Some highlights include new kitchen, quartz countertops, new vanities, refinished hardwoods, new lighting, tons of off-street parking, a giant Charleston-Style Porch, suites w/ baths/ walk-in closets, tons of off-street parking, hardwood & LVP flooring, no carpet, full laundry room, an opportunity to build a detached garage, an amazing porch that looks down beautiful tree-lined 5th Ave & a big backyard! This property was designed & built as a modern 2-unit building. This is NOT like many other homes downtown that were single-family homes, an ''cut-up / converted'' into 2 awkward units. This was built as a 2-unit building. As mentioned, the home next door sold for $1,042,000. Many options are available with this 2-unit building. Unit #1 fully ready to go Airbnb! A similar, actively managed Airbnb single unit on the street grossed over $48,000 in a prior year! Just for one unit. Current owner had a medium-term rental in Unit #1 for $3500 per month before all the recent renovations. So, it has even more potential now! Unit #2 has active cash flow. It has a great tenant that can stay, or go after couple months. There is great options & flexibility here! Live in one unit & rent one; use one unit for Airbnb and rent Unit 2 long-term; or rent both for short / medium term. Rare opportunity to own a modern 2-unit building downtown in one of the best locations... Walking distance to everything.... This one won't last long...Come see today while we are keeping the furnished unit vacant for serval weeks for showings....Very easy to show....Call for more details & info.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Duplex
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
Features
- Master Downstairs,High Ceilings,Ceiling Fan(s),Pantry
- Flooring: LVT/LVP,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,455
- Total interior livable area: 2,455 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R04813003005000
- Zoning: r-3
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Lot size: 5,227 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: Irr
Parking
- Parking features: See Remarks,Off Street
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in New Hanover County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,343 | $52,116 |
| Home Insurance * | $242 | $2,904 |
| Property Taxes | $400 | $4,800 |
| Electricity | $228 | $2,743 |
| Total | $5,213 | $62,556 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Price change | $859,000 |
| 2026-04-01 | Listed for sale | $865,000 |
| 2025-07-01 | Listing removed | $829,000 |
| 2025-04-04 | Listed for sale | $829,000 |
| 2024-01-11 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-11-13 | Price change | $795,000 |
| 2023-10-20 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
| 2023-01-11 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-07-14 | Price change | $729,000 |
| 2022-06-07 | Price change | $735,000 |
| 2022-06-01 | Listed for sale | $745,000 |
| 2021-03-11 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-03-04 | Listed for rent | $1,395 |
| 2019-05-01 | Sold | $230,000 |
