Tucked away on North 20th Street, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home blends historic character with thoughtful modern touches, creating a space that feels both distinctive and remarkably comfortable. Inside, natural light pours through expansive windows, highlighting the beautiful wood floors and giving the main living spaces a bright, open feel. Generously sized bedrooms, ample closet space, and a warm, inviting layout make the home as functional as it is full of character. Outside is where the property truly sets itself apart. A private brick courtyard creates an unexpected retreat in the heart of Wilmington--perfect for quiet mornings, evening dinners, entertaining friends, or simply unwinding beneath the established greenery. The courtyard leads to a detached 460 Sq. Ft. garage offering additional storage or space for a smaller vehicle, along with an attached greenhouse ready for gardening, hobbies, or more storage. The property also carries a unique connection to Wilmington's history, with ties to the McKoy and Faulkner families, including James Hassell McKoy. Its gardens and spring blooms have helped earn the home appearances on Azalea Festival home tours over the years, adding another chapter to a property already rich with local character. Historic without feeling dated, private without feeling closed off, and filled with natural light and personality, 5 N. 20th Street offers something increasingly difficult to find: a home with a story, a sense of place, and spaces that are genuinely enjoyable to live in. Additionally, this home was extensively remodeled in 2023, an entirely new HVAC in late 2025 and a brand new tankless hot water system in 2026. This historic charmer in beautiful Carolina Heights is exactly what you've been waiting for. A perfect full-time residence, weekend retreat or even an Airbnb. Come tour this fabulous cottage home today!
Details
MLS #
100595500
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Coming Soon - No Showings
Year
1920
Days On Site
8
Listing Provided By
Coastal Properties | Jim A Spicuzza
Features
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
2 Total
SQ Feet
1,714
Garage
1
Story(s)
2
Zoning
R-7
Acreage
0.06
Property View
See Remarks
Interior
Interior Features
Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Wi Fi Thermostat
Workshop in Garage, On Street, Detached, On Site, Garage, Parking Pad
Utilities
Utilities
Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Cable High Speed, High Speed Internet
Taxes
Tax Assessed Value
428500
Tax Book Number
57
Tax Legal Description
Pt Blks 11-12 Lt 3 Carolina Heights
Tax Year
2025
Area Information
State
NC
County
New Hanover
City
Wilmington
Zip Code
28405
Community Name
Historic Carolina Heights
School District
New Hanover
Elementary School
Snipes
High School
New Hanover
Listing VS Median (in Historic Carolina Heights)
Price: $575,000
low | high
Med: $662,500
34.782608695652% of Average
sqft: 1,714
low | high
Med: 2,315
14.935822637106% of Average
$ / sqft: $335
low | high
Med: $296
61.665772052245% of Average
On site: 8
low | high
Med: 38
21.052631578947% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 28405
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 1
Avg $ Per SqFt: $460.14
Min Sale Price: $1,420,000
Max Sale Price: $1,420,000
Med Sale Price: $1,420,000
Date: May 2026
Sales: 9
Avg $ Per SqFt: $286.71
Min Sale Price: $252,500
Max Sale Price: $899,000
Med Sale Price: $525,000
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 6
Avg $ Per SqFt: $268.73
Min Sale Price: $247,500
Max Sale Price: $725,000
Med Sale Price: $397,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 10
Avg $ Per SqFt: $275.98
Min Sale Price: $183,000
Max Sale Price: $1,250,000
Med Sale Price: $642,500
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 10
Avg $ Per SqFt: $326.99
Min Sale Price: $275,000
Max Sale Price: $2,300,000
Med Sale Price: $457,500
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 4
Avg $ Per SqFt: $264.57
Min Sale Price: $217,500
Max Sale Price: $880,000
Med Sale Price: $558,500
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 9
Avg $ Per SqFt: $208.59
Min Sale Price: $2,300
Max Sale Price: $697,430
Med Sale Price: $340,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 20
Avg $ Per SqFt: $223.13
Min Sale Price: $2,100
Max Sale Price: $1,900,000
Med Sale Price: $325,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 32
Avg $ Per SqFt: $295.89
Min Sale Price: $1,550
Max Sale Price: $1,950,000
Med Sale Price: $480,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 28
Avg $ Per SqFt: $259.46
Min Sale Price: $1,350
Max Sale Price: $1,450,000
Med Sale Price: $377,500
Date: Aug 2025
Sales: 23
Avg $ Per SqFt: $241.33
Min Sale Price: $1,975
Max Sale Price: $1,575,000
Med Sale Price: $389,900
Sourced by Back At You
Jun 2026
Sales:
1
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$460.14
Min Sale Price:
$1,420,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,420,000
Med Sale Price:
$1,420,000
May 2026
Sales:
9
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$286.71
Min Sale Price:
$252,500
Max Sale Price:
$899,000
Med Sale Price:
$525,000
Apr 2026
Sales:
6
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$268.73
Min Sale Price:
$247,500
Max Sale Price:
$725,000
Med Sale Price:
$397,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
10
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$275.98
Min Sale Price:
$183,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,250,000
Med Sale Price:
$642,500
Feb 2026
Sales:
10
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$326.99
Min Sale Price:
$275,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,300,000
Med Sale Price:
$457,500
Jan 2026
Sales:
4
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$264.57
Min Sale Price:
$217,500
Max Sale Price:
$880,000
Med Sale Price:
$558,500
Dec 2025
Sales:
9
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$208.59
Min Sale Price:
$2,300
Max Sale Price:
$697,430
Med Sale Price:
$340,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
20
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$223.13
Min Sale Price:
$2,100
Max Sale Price:
$1,900,000
Med Sale Price:
$325,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
32
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$295.89
Min Sale Price:
$1,550
Max Sale Price:
$1,950,000
Med Sale Price:
$480,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
28
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$259.46
Min Sale Price:
$1,350
Max Sale Price:
$1,450,000
Med Sale Price:
$377,500
Aug 2025
Sales:
23
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$241.33
Min Sale Price:
$1,975
Max Sale Price:
$1,575,000
Med Sale Price:
$389,900
MLS Number: 100595500
Jim A Spicuzza – (910) 443-4283 – jimspicuzza@yahoo.com
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MLS Number: 100595500
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