704 S 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

$417,400

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,078 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Active

Current Price: $417,400 List Date: 9/05/2026 Last Modified: 9/10/2026

Overview

Description

Historic Charm. Modern Luxury. Downtown Wilmington. Love the idea of living downtown but hate the thought of constantly repairing and upgrading a 100+ year-old home? This is your answer. This beautifully updated 1890s 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home delivers the character and charm of historic downtown Wilmington without sacrificing the comfort, style, and amenities of modern construction. From the street, you'll appreciate the classic architectural character reminiscent of early-1900s downtown Wilmington. Step through the front door, however, and you'll discover a completely different experience: modern luxury, thoughtful design, and high-end finishes throughout. Inside, you'll find: Luxury LVP flooring throughout Coffered ceilings with concealed lighting Wainscoting and shiplap accent walls A spectacular chef's kitchen featuring a cathedral ceiling and exposed, backlit beams Leather-finish granite countertops Stainless-steel appliances Oversized porcelain farm ... (Read more) Historic Charm. Modern Luxury. Downtown Wilmington. Love the idea of living downtown but hate the thought of constantly repairing and upgrading a 100+ year-old home? This is your answer. This beautifully updated 1890s 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home delivers the character and charm of historic downtown Wilmington without sacrificing the comfort, style, and amenities of modern construction. From the street, you'll appreciate the classic architectural character reminiscent of early-1900s downtown Wilmington. Step through the front door, however, and you'll discover a completely different experience: modern luxury, thoughtful design, and high-end finishes throughout. Inside, you'll find: Luxury LVP flooring throughout Coffered ceilings with concealed lighting Wainscoting and shiplap accent walls A spectacular chef's kitchen featuring a cathedral ceiling and exposed, backlit beams Leather-finish granite countertops Stainless-steel appliances Oversized porcelain farmhouse sink with elevated spray fixture Subway tile backsplash and walls Induction range that will boil water in under a minute with commercial-quality exhaust hood Oversized (160,000 BTU),gas fired on demand tankless hot water delivering 7 gallons per minute. Convenient pot filler Abundant cabinetry and storage for all your kitchen essentials The primary suite is a showstopper. The wall-less shower and tub configuration creates a spa-like experience reminiscent of a luxury hotel. Incredible tile work, a double-sink vanity, and carefully selected finishes make this a space you'll truly enjoy coming home to. The guest bathroom is equally impressive, combining textures, colors, intricate tile work, a corner shower, lighted floral accent walls, and a backlit mirror. No detail has been overlooked. Even the laundry room gets the luxury treatment. Though compact, it offers a utility basin, butcher-block-style cabinetry, folding space, and plenty of storage for household necessities. Step outside into the fully fenced backyard, where you'll find a custom 10' x 12' outbuilding that is anything but an ordinary shed. While it may not quite qualify as an ADU, add a mini-split and you have the makings of an incredible private office, creative studio, hobby space, or personal retreat. And then there's the location. Enjoy some of Wilmington's finest downtown dining, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife within a short walk from your front door--without the hassle and expense of downtown parking. Whether you're looking for a stylish full-time residence, a downtown getaway, or an investment opportunity, this property offers tremendous flexibility. For those interested in short-term rental potential, it could also provide an opportunity for a highly profitable Airbnb, subject to applicable local regulations and approvals. Historic on the outside. Luxury on the inside. Downtown convenience all around. This is the kind of property that gives you the best of both worlds--the charm of historic Wilmington without the historic-home headaches.

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Listing Details MLS# 100601685

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-09-05
Listing Price: 417400
List Price/SqFt: 387.2
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 704
Pre Direction: S
Street Name: 3rd
Street Suffix: Street
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28401
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Subdivision: Dawson-Castle Street

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Parking is available on 3rd st in front of the house or there is a driveway you can pull in on third next to the house
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
Lot Acres: 0.09
Lot SqFt: 3920
Lot Dimensions: 100 x 40
Deed Restrictions: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1078
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1078
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Total: 2
# Bedrooms: 2
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories Total: Yes
Fireplace Y/N: No

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1890

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy

Rooms

Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: First

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Stairs - Pull Down Basement: Crawl Space Property Condition: Completed Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 2 Bedroom Architectural Style: Historic District Exterior Finish: Aluminum Siding Fencing: Fenced; Wood Foundation: Crawl Space Green Bldg Certify: None Green Bldg Features: Tankless Water Heater Parking Features: Gravel; On Street Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch Roof: Metal Levels: One Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Level Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Forced Air Heating System Fuel Source: Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: LVT/LVP; Tile Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 1000 - 1199 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: Outbuilding HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Master Bedroom	First
Bedroom 2	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Laundry	First
Bathroom 1	First
Bathroom 2	First

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Listing Office: The Saltwater Agency LLC

Last Updated: September - 10 - 2026

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