508 S Front St

Wilmington, NC 28401

$453,500
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,333 Sq. Ft.
$105 / Sq. Ft.
4,333
Sq. Ft.
$105
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/20/10
Closed 12/20/10
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Description

Gorgeous Historic home in Wilmington's famous Historic District. Offering all the charm and detail of a home built in 1846 with modern conveniences and materials added in 2008. The moment you step into this home you will be amazed at the detail and space offered in this home. From beautiful hardwood floors to a modern day, chef dreamed kitchen nothing has been spared in this home.Gorgeous Historic home in Wilmington's famous Historic District. Offering all the charm and detail of a home built in 1846 with modern conveniences and materials added in 2008. The moment you step into this home you will be amazed at the detail and space offered in this home. From beautiful hardwood floors to a modern day, chef dreamed kitchen nothing has been spared in this home.
  1. Listed by Harold Chappell • Realty World-Cape Fear
    P: (910)-256-3528

Property Details for 508 South Front Street

Subdivision Name
Historic District
Zoning
HD-R
LISTING UPDATED: 08/07/2025 02:24 PM

Property Details for 508 South Front Street

StatusClosed
MLS #30452423
Days on Market94
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1846
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,841 SF
CountyNew Hanover County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Realty World-Cape Fear

Sold By BlueCoast Realty Corporation

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Building Information for 508 South Front Street

Stories2Year Built1846Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,841 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,729 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,210

Property Taxes

$519

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 508 South Front Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • Directions: Market st. towards downtown. Left on Front Street. Follow to 508 S. Front. Home is on the right.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -78
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 311712.75.9912.000
  • Tax Legal Description: (0.18 ACRES) TRACT A DIV OFTR 2 BLK 86 WILMINGTON
  • Tax Assessed Value: $471,246
School Information
  • Elementary School: Snipes
  • High School District: New Hanover
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Number: 8204
  • Building Area Total: 4333.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7841.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 4333.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 5446
  • Deed Page: 6871.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1846
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Municipal Sewer, City/Town
  • Electric Provider: Duke Energy
  • Water Provider: City/Town
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
  • Pool Spa Features: None
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
  • Dining Room Type: Formal
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Laundry, Other
  • Rooms Total: 13
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: 19x15 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 23x15 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 14x13 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 16x15 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: 19x13 Level: Up- 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: 18x11 Level: Down- 1st Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Other
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Operating Expense: $.00

Property History for 508 South Front Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Expired

NCRMLS #100493990

$1,129,000—
Mar 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100493990

$1,189,000—
Dec 31, 2024

Expired

NCRMLS #100395042

$1,100,000—
Jul 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100395042

$1,350,000—
Dec 20, 2010

Sold

NCRMLS #30452423

$453,500—
Dec 16, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #302055443

$454,000

+2.3% / yr

Nov 4, 2010

Pending

NCRMLS #30452423

—
Oct 19, 2010

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30452423

$499,000—
Mar 19, 2010

Expired

NCRMLS #30441760

$699,000—
Dec 9, 2009

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30441760

$699,000—
May 10, 2009

Expired

NCRMLS #30418805

$999,000—
Jun 10, 2008

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30418805

$1,125,000—
Jan 5, 2007

Sold

NCRMLS #30375130

$415,000—
Dec 12, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #248876949

$415,000

-22.5% / yr

Nov 30, 2006

Expired

NCRMLS #30356627

$470,000—
Nov 14, 2006

Pending

NCRMLS #30375130

—
Oct 2, 2006

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30375130

$425,000—
Nov 30, 2005

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30356627

$495,000—
Nov 4, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #248846388

$550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Expired

NCRMLS #100493990

$1,129,000
03/13/2025

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100493990

$1,189,000
12/31/2024

Expired

NCRMLS #100395042

$1,100,000
07/20/2023

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100395042

$1,350,000
12/20/2010

Sold

NCRMLS #30452423

$453,500
12/16/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #302055443

$454,000

+2.3% / yr

11/04/2010

Pending

NCRMLS #30452423

—
10/19/2010

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30452423

$499,000
03/19/2010

Expired

NCRMLS #30441760

$699,000
12/09/2009

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30441760

$699,000
05/10/2009

Expired

NCRMLS #30418805

$999,000
06/10/2008

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30418805

$1,125,000
01/05/2007

Sold

NCRMLS #30375130

$415,000
12/12/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #248876949

$415,000

-22.5% / yr

11/30/2006

Expired

NCRMLS #30356627

$470,000
11/14/2006

Pending

NCRMLS #30375130

—
10/02/2006

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30375130

$425,000
11/30/2005

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30356627

$495,000
11/04/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #248846388

$550,000

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$242,700Additions$816,400Total$1,059,100
Tax Record2025$6,233 ($519 / 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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