216 Marstellar Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
New Listing
$349,999
Property Type:
Comm Sale or Lease
Square Footage:
1,268
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
2,309
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$349,999
List Date:
3/05/2026
Last Modified:
3/05/2026
Description
Excellent opportunity to own a well-maintained church property plus an adjoining vacant lot in one of Wilmington's fastest-growing urban areas. The sale includes 216 Marstellar Street and the neighboring lot fronting 3rd Street, both zoned Urban Mixed Use (UMX) — allowing for a wide variety of redevelopment options including commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects.
The existing church is in great condition, featuring a newer roof, freshly painted siding, and updated electrical. The structure offers beautiful character and can continue serving as a house of worship, community center, studio, or office space, or be reimagined for future development.
Located just minutes from Downtown Wilmington, the South Front District, and the Cargo District, this site benefits from strong visibility and easy access to major thoroughfares.
Highlights:
Two parcels included in the sale
UMX zoning - flexible for commercial or residential use
Newer roof and updated systems
Fresh exterior paint
Ideal location near downtown and redevelopment zones
Bring your vision — whether adaptive reuse or new construction, this property offers a rare combination of condition, location, and flexibility in the heart of Wilmington.
More Information MLS# 100541031
Building/Ext Features
# of Units: 0
Lot Acres: 0.05
Lot SqFt: 2309
Lot Dimensions: 35'x66'
SqFt - Total Available: 1268
Location Type: Mainland
Contract Info
Available Date: 2025-11-13
Delayed Marketing?: No
Garage: N/A
Sale/Lease: Sale
List Price/SqFt: 276.02
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2025-11-13
Listing Price: 349999
Current Price: $349,999
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 216
Street Name: Marstellar
Street Suffix: Street
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28401
Subdivision: Downtown
Geo Lat: 34.220189
Geo Lon: -77.944723
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From downtown Wilmington, take 3rd st towards Carolina Beach Road. Property will be on the right.
Building Info
New Construction: No
Legal and Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 172200
Total City Real Estate Property Tax: 1013.4
Deed Book: 6755
Deed Page: 800
Legal: PT LOT 1 BLK 537 WILM
Broker Owner: No
PID: R05413-033-024-000
Tax Identifier: R05413-033-024-000
Plat Book: 0
Plat Page: 0
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1013.4
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: UMX
Cobra Zone: No
Year Built: 1911
Business Type
Other: 1
Current Use
Commercial: 1
Vacant: 1
Other: 1
Miscellaneous
Current Use: Church
HOA and Neigh Amenities
No Amenities: 1
Attic
Access Only: 1
Basement
Dirt Floor: 1
C & I Features
None: 1
Construction
Block: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Sewer Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Exterior Finish
Block: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Foundation
Brick/Mortar: 1
Crawl Space: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Fuel Tank
None: 1
Green Bldg Features
None: 1
Parking Features
Dirt: 1
Off Street: 1
On Site: 1
Public: 1
Unpaved: 1
Sale/Lease Includes
Buildings: 1
Land: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Road Type/Frontage
4+ Lanes: 1
Maintained: 1
Paved: 1
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Location
Corner: 1
Freestanding: 1
See Remarks: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
BuildingExt Features
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1268
Property Features
Business Type: Other
HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities
Attic: Access Only
Basement: Dirt Floor
Construction: Block; Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Block; Wood Siding
Flooring: Wood
Foundation: Brick/Mortar; Crawl Space
Fuel Tank: None
Green Bldg Features: None
Parking Features: Dirt; Off Street; On Site; Public; Unpaved
Roof: Metal
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Current Use: Commercial; Vacant; Other
Location: Corner; Freestanding; See Remarks
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
Coastal Properties
IDX
Last Updated: March - 05 - 2026
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