5 N 20th Street, Wilmington, NC 28405 (MLS# 100595500)

5 N 20th Street, Wilmington, NC 28405

$550,000

Interesting fact...This is the only address that fronts 20th St. Plenty of parking and an off-street parking pad right beside the front door.

This Historically beautiful Cottage has been on the Garden Tour numerous times!

Covered front porch entry with historic cobblestone walkway and parking pad in addition to the garage out back!

Welcoming front entry foyer with storm door.

Living Room with pine flooring and big windows add plenty of natural lighting.

Huge split level living room with beautiful Pine flooring, gas fireplace and entertainment center.

Living Room with built-ins for books and electronics.

Fully updated kitchen with plenty of cabinets and storage

Formal dining room area filled with sun-light

Formal ding room has built-ins and hardwood floors

Formal ding room with seamless access to kitchen.

Inside Foyer looking at front door and Living Room to right

Upstairs landing with built-ins and beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire Home.

Spacious master bedroom suite with built-ins

Spacious master bedroom suite with built-ins and closets

Upstairs fully updated bathroom with walk-in tiled shower

Walk-in tiled shower with glass surround

Bedroom 3 used as home office and workout room

Bedroom 3 used as home office and workout room with lots of natural lighting

back porch leads out to private walled courtyad

Courtyard with historic bricks and tall walls for privacy. and a shaded trellis for backyard entertaining

Historic brick courtyard looking towards detached garage and workshop.

View of the rear of the Home and courtyard with trellis

View of detached garage and shaded trellis social area

Courtyard entryway into side of the detached garage. Cute, cute, Cute!

Courtyard red door entryway into side of the detached garage. Greenhouse is on the right.

Alley access to detached Garage behind Home

Side alley access to detached garage. Backyard contained within Historic brick privacy walls

Front photo of this historically beautiful Cottage. It's the only home that fronts 20th Street and has been on the Garden Tour numerous times!

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,714 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,788 Status: Active

Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 8/21/2026 Last Modified: 9/24/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked away on North 20th Street, this charming 3-bedroom 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 hardwood floors throughout and giving the main living spaces a bright, open feel. Generously sized bedrooms, ample closet space, and a warm, inviting layout make this 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 and entertaining friends. The courtyard leads to a detached garage offering space for additional parking, along with an attached greenhouse ready for gardening. This property's provenance holds a unique connection to Wilmington's history, with ties to the McKoy and Faulkner families, including James Hassell McKoy. Its gardens ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100595500

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2026-08-11
Listing Price: 550000
List Price/SqFt: 320.89
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 5
Pre Direction: N
Street Name: 20th
Street Suffix: Street
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28405
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Subdivision: Historic Carolina Heights
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Wrightsville Beach/UNCW, take Bus 17/Market Street towards downtown Wilmington. Turn Right on N. 20th Street, just past the National Cemetery. Park on the street in the first block. From downtown Wilmington, take Princess Street until it ends at 20th St. and turn right. House will be on your right. Park on the street.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.06
Lot SqFt: 2788
Lot Dimensions: 40 x 70 x 40 x 70
Deed Restrictions: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1714
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1714
# Rooms: 7
# Baths - Full: Yes
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 2
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories Total: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1920

More Information

Parking Features

Garage: Yes

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Progress Energy
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

Pets Allowed

Pets Allowed: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Master Bedroom Level: Second

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Scuttle Basement: Crawl Space Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Gas Log; Storm Doors Exterior Finish: Aluminum Siding; Wood Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Brick; Full; Metal/Ornamental Foundation: Crawl Space Green Bldg Features: Sealed Crawl Space Parking Features: Detached; On Site; On Street; Parking Pad; Workshop in Garage Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; See Remarks Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Interior Lot; Landscaped Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Fireplace Insert; Forced Air; Gas Pack; Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Utilities: Cable High Speed; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Gas; Gas Log; Great Room; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Furnished: Negotiable Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; Walk-in Shower; WiFi Thermostat Window Features: Thermal Windows Security Features: Security Lights; Security System Laundry Features: Laundry Closet Heated SqFt: 1600 - 1799 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: Greenhouse; Storage; Workshop HOA and Neigh Amenities: Sidewalk; Termite Bond Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Living Room	19.00	18.00	First	Bookcases, gas log fireplace and wall of windows
Dining Room	10.00	15.00	First	Formal
Kitchen	11.60	10.00	First	Ceramic tile floor, stainless appliances
Master Bedroom	16.00	13.20	Second	washer/dryer stack unit are in closet here
Bedroom 2	13.20	13.00	Second	this bedroom has a desk.
Bedroom 3	11.90	11.00	Second	This could be an office.
Other	11.00	7.00		upstairs Landing

IDX

Listing Office: Coastal Properties

Last Updated: September - 24 - 2026

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