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808 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28401

6beds
4baths
2,455sqft
$859,000
$350price/sqft
$5,213/moest. monthly cost
$208,520/yrincome needed

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

80
WalkingVery Walkable
41
TransitSome Transit
77
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

5/10
6/10
Williston MiddleGrades 6-81.1 mi
3/10
New Hanover HighGrades 9-120.9 mi

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
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Lightning
Winter Weather
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in New Hanover County and North Carolina

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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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,343$52,116
Home Insurance *$242$2,904
Property Taxes $400$4,800
Electricity $228$2,743
Total$5,213$62,556
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$178,731/yr
40% on housing$156,390/yr
45% on housing$139,013/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.5%
9.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.6%
-1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$350This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28401$200
New Hanover County$308

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28401$265
New Hanover County$260

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

DateEventPrice
2026-04-17Price change$859,000
2026-04-01Listed for sale$865,000
2025-07-01Listing removed$829,000
2025-04-04Listed for sale$829,000
2024-01-11Listing removed--
2023-11-13Price change$795,000
2023-10-20Listed for sale$799,000
2023-01-11Listing removed--
2022-07-14Price change$729,000
2022-06-07Price change$735,000
2022-06-01Listed for sale$745,000
2021-03-11Listing removed--
2021-03-04Listed for rent$1,395
2019-05-01Sold$230,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMike Lardieri
BrokerageHomes For Sale in Wilmington

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