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508 S Front St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

$1,100,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 1 Partial
4,332 SqFt
$254/SqFt
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508 S Front St, Wilmington$1,100,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Street, On Site
Year Built1845
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Fireplace3+
MLS #100395042
Lot Size0.18 Acres
StatusActive

About 508 S Front St

This is a beautifully restored historic home in downtown Wilmington, NC. Built in 1845, the Wessel-Harper House combines timeless architecture with modern updates, offering old-world charm and contemporary comfort. The main level features a spacious living area, family room, and kitchen with custom cabinetry and modern appliances. Upstairs, you can find the primary suite and two additional bedrooms. A second porch entrance leads to an extra bedroom, bathroom, and bonus room. Enjoy the fenced yard with beautiful landscaping and off-street parking for up to four cars. The home is in the reputable Historic District, close to the public boat ramp, restaurants, shops, and the Riverwalk. Schedule your showing today!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Historic District, Historic Home
  • Year Built: 1845
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 4,332 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Nest Realty

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Stove, Gas Oven, Gas Stove
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: 9Ft+ Ceilings, Security System, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet, Walk-in Shower, Smoke Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
  • Fireplace: 3+

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Off Street, On Site

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.18 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Market St head south on Front St. Home on right.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,100,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $254/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6,338
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Wilmington, NC

City

Med. Sold Price

$425.5K

Med. Price/SqFt

$244

Avg. Days On Market

44

# of Sold Homes

265

508 S Front St vs Wilmington

494 DAYS ON ROCKET

+450 Days

$1,100,000

+$674.4K More

$254/SqFt

+$9 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $674.4K more than the Median Sold Price and $9/SqFt more than other homes in Wilmington, NC.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Number: #100395042

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Nest Realty

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Dec 20, 2010Home Sold
$454,000
Jan 08, 2007Home Sold
$415,000
Nov 14, 2005Home Sold
$550,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$6,338$601,700
2019$6,338$601,700
2018$6,338$601,700
2017$4,962$601,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • Douglass Academy

  • 507 N 6th St

  • 0.97 miles

  • Public Charter Grades KG-5

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5
/10

  • Sunset Park Elementary School

  • 613 Alabama Ave

  • 1.50 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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3
/10

  • Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design

  • 2150 Chestnut St

  • 1.76 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $11,097. Typical income of Wilmington, NC residents is less than $35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 508 S Front St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 508 S Front St property is $1,100,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 508 S Front St is a house located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 508 S Front St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $6,338 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on December 20, 2010 for $454,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 508 S Front St has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 508 S Front St is 4,332 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 508 S Front St is 1845.

Rocket Homes›North Carolina›New Hanover County›Wilmington›28401›508 S Front St

This home is located at 508 S Front St in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28401 in the Old Wilmington neighborhood. This 4,332 square foot home, which was built in 1845, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2023 and is currently priced at $1,100,000.

Over 46 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in Wilmington, NC. In the same period over 153 listings were sold below the listed price and 66 listings were sold for the listed price. In October 2024 in Wilmington, NC there were 3.5% more homes for sale than in September 2024. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 44 days, the median list price was $425,528.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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