Charming 1935 Cottage in Historic Downtown Wilmington
Welcome to 514 S 6th Street — a delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled in the heart of Wilmington's historic district. Built in 1935, this approximately 800-square-foot cottage offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern comfort.
Step inside to find beautiful original hardwood floors, high sloped ceilings, and plenty of natural light. The spacious living area flows into a cozy kitchen, ideal for everyday living or entertaining. Enjoy your mornings on the covered front porch and your evenings on the large back deck overlooking a generously sized backyard — perfect for gardening, pets, or future expansion.
This home is bursting with character and ideally located just minutes from downtown shops, dining, and the Cape Fear Riverwalk. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this property is a rare find in a sought-after neighborhood.
Sold for $272,000 on 07/11/25
$272,000
514 S 6th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
2beds
792sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$270,600 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$1,654 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 10:48am
Listed by:
Della Hilliard Carson 941-720-2961,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Rlty,
Dennis Jay 970-988-8053,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Rlty
Bought with:
Mary-Margaret Porter, 349234
Fathom Realty NC LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100507448
Originating MLS: Topsail Island Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 792
- Total interior livable area: 792 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Covered, Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Dimensions: 29 x 165
Details
- Parcel number: R05409005020000
- Zoning: R-3-RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
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