503 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401

$523,500
2
BD
2
BA
1,219
SqFt

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Sold Price
$523,500
List Price
$549,000
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
100552799
Closing Date
Mar 24, 2026
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Lot Size
2,178
Year Built
1906

Property Description

The Athalia Hall house, a featured home on the Azalea Festival Home Tour, seamlessly blends history with modernity. This c. 1906 one level living cottage, has many of the details from the turn of the 19th century such as stained glass windows, heart pine flooring, 4 non-working fireplaces, porches, 10 foot ceilings, 12 inch baseboards, and a location that is a block from the river and a short stroll to everything downtown. Beyond its' beautiful Front Street location, what sets this home apart is the thoughtful updates and renovations adding more than a splash of modern. The Kitchen which has been showcased on the Historic Foundation's ''Back Door Kitchen Tour'' is thoughtful and open with a unique vaulted ceiling, Mahogany cabinets, a large center island, Soapstone and Carrara marble. It is the heart of the home. There is also a fully updated bath with tile, glass, a walk-in shower and walk-in closet. This is a very special home that has been very well taken care of. The front porch offers a glimpse at the social fabric of downtown and the back porch offers privacy and an area often dedicated as the ''al fresco'' dining area. Lastly, of note to the house's history and character, in 1978 Mary Louise Spencer wrote and recorded the song, ''The House at 503'' about her time spent living at the Althalia House. * Subject to minor preservation easement with Historic Wilmington Foundation.

Additional Information

Elementary School
Snipes
Middle School
Williston
High School
New Hanover
Exterior Features
Garden
Foundation
Other, Raised, Pilings
Interior Features
Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fans, Walk-In Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Levels
One
Lot Description
Front Yard
Possession
Close Of Escrow, At Closing
County
New Hanover
Neighborhood
Historic District
Project/Section
Historic District
Style
Historic Antique, Historic Antique
Acres
0.05
Amenities
None
Heating
Natural Gas, Natural Gas
Utilities
Sewer Available, Water Available
Zoning
HD-R
Listing Courtesy Of
Coastal Select Properties

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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: David Billitto () from Listing Office: Coastal Select Properties.

Selling Office: Intracoastal Realty Corp.

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