508 South Front Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

$1,100,000
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,332 Sq. Ft.
$254 / Sq. Ft.
4,332
Sq. Ft.
$254
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by Heather Ashworth • Nest Realty

Property Details for 508 South Front Street

Architectural Style
Historic District, Historic Home
Parking Features
Off Street, On Site
Subdivision Name
Historic District
Zoning
HD-R
Parking Total
.00
Waterfront
No
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/25/2024 07:52 AM

Property Details for 508 South Front Street

StatusActive
MLS #100395042
Days on Market488
Taxes$5,094 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1845
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,059 SF
CountyNew Hanover County

Building Information for 508 South Front Street

Stories2Year Built1845Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,059 SF

Property Information for 508 South Front Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Wilmington
  • State Or Province: NC
  • Postal Code: 28401
  • County Or Parish: New Hanover
  • Directions: From Market St head south on Front St. Home on right.
  • Latitude: 34.23
  • Longitude: -77.95
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Location Type: Mainland
  • Where Located: shutter left of door
  • Legal Taxes: Zoning: HD-R
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: (0.18ACRES)TRACTADIVOFT R2 BLK86 WILMINGTON
  • Tax Book Number: 49
  • Tax Map Number: 142
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $599,300.00
  • Parcel Number: R05312-002-005-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,094.05
  • Legal Taxes: HOA: No
  • Legal and Taxes: Deed Book: 5534
  • Legal Taxes: Deed Page: 1130.0
  • Legal Taxes: Legal: (0.18ACRES)TRACTADIVOFT R2 BLK86 WILMINGTON
  • Legal Taxes: PID: R05312-002-005-000
  • Legal Taxes: Plat Book: 49
  • Legal Taxes: Plat Page: 142
  • Legal and Taxes: Tax Identifier: R05312-002-005-000
  • Legal Taxes: Tax Assessed Value: $599,300.00
  • Legal Taxes: Total Real Estate Property Taxes: $5,094.05
  • Legal Taxes: Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway Spaces: 4.00
  • Attached Garage Spaces: .00
  • Detached Garage Spaces: .00
  • Total Carport Spaces: .00
  • Parking Driveway: Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: On Site: Yes
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Williston
  • High School: New Hanover
  • Elementary School: Snipes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Living Area: 4332.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 94x84x84x84 aprox
  • Building Area Total: 4332.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8059.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 94x84x84x84 aprox
  • Lot Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8059.0
  • Total Sq Ft - Heated (Primary Separate): 4332.0
Property and Assessments
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
  • Documents Available: Plat, Lead Based Paint, Floor Plan, Residential Property Disclosure
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1845
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • Property Exterior Info: New Construction: No
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Special Assessments: none
  • Construction: Wood Frame: Yes
  • Foundation: Crawl Space: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
  • Water Source: Municipal Water
  • Service Providers: Sewer Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
  • Service Providers: Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
  • Utilities: Municipal Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities: Municipal Water: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Levels: Two: Yes
  • Association Amenities: Sidewalk
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Metal/Ornamental, Full, Brick
  • Accessibility Features: Exterior Wheelchair Lift
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Style: Historic District: Yes
  • Style: Historic Home: Yes
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fencing: Brick: Yes
  • Fencing: Full: Yes
  • Fencing: Metal Ornamental: Yes
  • Fuel Tank: None: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Porch: Yes
  • Roof: Metal: Yes
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: 9Ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Appliances: Stove/Oven - Gas, Stove/Oven - Electric
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • # Rooms: 12.00
  • # Baths - Full: 3.00
  • # Baths - Half: 1.00
  • Property Interior Info- # Baths - Total: 4.00
  • Property Interior Info: Stories: 2.00
  • Handicap Accessible: Exterior Wheelchair Lift: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central: Yes
  • Heating System: Electric: Yes
  • Heating System: Natural Gas: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Stove Oven - Gas: Yes
  • Interior Features: 9 Ft Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features: Blinds Shades: Yes

Property History for 508 South Front Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 508 South Front Street

Taxable ValueLand$83,000Additions$516,300Total$599,300
Tax Record2024$5,214 ($434 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,294 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,294 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1846ZoningHD-RCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR05312-002-005-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 508 South Front Street

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Annie H Snipes Elementary
Public - K to 5
Williston Middle
Public - 6 to 8
New Hanover High
Public - 9 to 12
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Annie H Snipes Elementary
PublicK to 5

Williston Middle
Public6 to 8

New Hanover High
Public9 to 12

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 508 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

508 South Front Street is a single family home for sale in Wilmington, NC 28401. This property was listed for sale on July 18, 2023 by Nest Realty, it's currently listed at $1,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 488 days and was last sold on December 20, 2010. This listing's school district is New Hanover County School District. Nearby schools include Annie H Snipes Elementary, Williston Middle and New Hanover High. 508 South Front Street is a 4-bed, 3.5-bath, 4,332 sqft single family home built in 1845.

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