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508 S Front St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

$1,250,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 1 Partial
4,332 SqFt
$289/SqFt
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508 S Front St, Wilmington$1,250,000

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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

Welcome to 508 S Front St, 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, 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 four cars. Located in the reputable Historic District, close to 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, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Security System, Smoke Detectors, Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
  • 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

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • New Hanover High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Isaac M Bear High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Wilmington Early College High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Williston Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des, Public District Grades PK-5
  • Dr John Codington Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
  • Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

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

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,250,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $289/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

$409.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$236

Avg. Days On Market

39

# of Sold Homes

264

508 S Front St vs Wilmington

285 DAYS ON ROCKET

+246 Days

$1,250,000

+$840.8K More

$289/SqFt

+$53 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $840.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $53/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.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des

  • 2150 Chestnut St

  • 1.74 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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4
/10

  • Dr John Codington Elementary School

  • 4321 Carolina Beach Rd

  • 4.64 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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7
/10

  • Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School

  • 6701 Gordon Rd

  • 7.01 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Williston Middle School

  • 401 S 10th St

  • 0.81 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • New Hanover High School

  • 1307 Market St

  • 1.08 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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8
/10

  • Isaac M Bear High School

  • 630 Macmillan Ave N

  • 4.03 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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9
/10

  • Wilmington Early College High School

  • 4500 Blue Clay Rd

  • 7.67 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

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

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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 $1,250,000.

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 are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 508 S Front St are:
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Dr John Codington Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Williston Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
New Hanover High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Isaac M Bear High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Wilmington Early College High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

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 $1,250,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Wilmington, NC there were more than 54 sold above asking price, over 157 sold below and more than 53 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Wilmington, NC between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 6.8%. In March 2024 median list price was $409,102 and the average listing age was 39 days.

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

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