$525,000 $2,739 est/mo Sourced by Back At You
5 N 20th Street,Wilmington, NC 28405
Wilmington, NC 28405
This Historically beautiful Cottage has been on the Garden Tour numerous times!
Courtyard entryway into side of the detached garage. Cute, cute, Cute!
Historic brick courtyard looking towards detached garage and workshop.
Living Room with built-ins for books and electronics.
Bright sun-filled Living Room.
downstairs powder room
Fully updated kitchen with plenty of cabinets and storage
Formal ding room area
Upstairs landing with built-ins and beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire Home.
Spacious master bedroom suite with built-ins
Master bedroom suite
Upstairs fully updated bathroom with walk-in tiled shower
Walk-in tiled shower with glass surround
Spacious bedroom 2
Spacious bedroom 2
Bedroom 3 used as home office and workout room
View of the rear of the Home and courtyard with trellis
View of detached garage and shaded trellis social area
Courtyard with historic bricks and tall walls for privacy. and a shaded trellis for backyard entertaining
Courtyard red door entryway into side of the detached garage. Greenhouse is on the right.
Covered front porch entry with historic cobblestone walkway and parking pad in addition to the garage out back!
Floor Plan
Description
A private brick courtyard, detached garage, greenhouse, and ample off-street parking--right in Historic Carolina Heights. This distinctive 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home pairs bright rooms and hardwood floors with extensive built-ins and generous closet/storage space. The interior has been freshly painted. Fully Renovated in 2023, with new HVAC in 2025 and a tankless water heater in 2026, it's full of history and thoughtfully updated for modern living. Its celebrated gardens have even appeared on Azalea Festival home tours.
Details
| MLS # | 100595500 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1920 |
| Days On Site | 83 |
| 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 | None |
Interior
| Interior Features | Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Wi Fi Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Closet |
| Furnished | Negotiable |
| Rooms Total | 7 |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Gas Log, Storm Doors |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation Details | Crawl Space |
| Lot Features | Interior Lot, Landscaped |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| View | None |
| Construction Materials | Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding, Wood Frame |
| Security Features | Security Lights, Security System |
Parking
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | 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: $525,000 low | high Med: $263,950 sqft: 1,714 low | high Med: 1,714 $ / sqft: $306 low | high Med: $154 On site: 83 low | high Med: 54.5 | |
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| 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: $525,000 low | high Med: $263,950 sqft: 1,714 low | high Med: 1,714 $ / sqft: $306 low | high Med: $154 On site: 83 low | high Med: 54.5 | |
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Listing Updated: November 2, 2026 at 12:59:11 AM PST