120 S 5th Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28401
MLS# 100434367
Status:
Closed5 beds | 5 baths | 6217 sqft
Property DescriptionPresented for sale is ''Tuscany,'' a beautifully and meticulously restored home designed in 1854 by the renowned architect James F. Post and restored by the current owners between 2005 and 2007. It was designed in the Italianate Style with Greek Revival and Rococo Revival elements. Notice the gracious semi-circular staircase that leads you to the welcoming front porch. Upon entering the home, it is the 3-story curved walnut balustrade that captures your eye, along with the heart pine floors, and the large entry hall where you can see through to the wall of windows at the back of the house. This floor offers ample living space with its beautifully proportioned double parlors that feature cast iron fireplaces as well as cornice molding and tray ceilings. In addition, there are two dining rooms, both with chandeliers - one of which once purportedly hung in the White House. The expansive kitchen is a chef's dream with custom cherry cabinetry throughout, a Walk in Pantry, Wolf Gas Range and Oven, Sub Zero Refrigerator and Freezer, and Bosch Dishwasher. There is a specially designed ''island'' that tucks neatly into the cabinetry! The French Doors at the back of the kitchen open onto a large, covered porch offering a view of St. Mary Basilica as well as the gorgeous magnolia tree in the backyard! There is a laundry area tucked away with storage and a folding
space as well as a Butler's Pantry with mini fridge, storage, and an elevator that services all three floors. On the top floor, the large 16 x 16 ft primary suite is adjoined by a sitting room (which could be converted to a bedroom as both rooms offer closets). The primary bedroom accesses two full bathrooms, both with double sinks and showers. Across the hall there are two bedrooms and another full bathroom. On the first level there is a study, a family room, and a Sauna Room as well as a guest room with attached full bath. There is a large ''Flex Room'' at the rear of the home with a full bath and seperate entran
SqFt - Heated Separate: 502
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 6719
# Rooms: 15
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Half: 1
# Baths - Total: 5
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories: 3
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 6217
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 234.41
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Closed
Marketing Start Date: 2024-03-22
Listing Price: 1575000
Current Price: $1,450,000
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Street #: 120
Pre Direction: S
Street Name: 5th
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28401
Subdivision: Historic District
Geo Lat: 34.233689
Geo Lon: -77.943516
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: West on Market into downtown. Left on South 6th St. Go one block. Right on Dock. Go one block. Left on South 5th Street. House on right
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.25
Lot Dimensions: 66x165
Lot SqFt: 10890
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland
Tax Assessed Value: 889400
Deed Book: 4879
Deed Page: 325
Legal: E 1/2 5 2 Bldgs Blk 142
Broker Owner: Yes
PID: R05405004012000
Tax Identifier: R05405-004-012-000
Plat Book: 000
Plat Page: 0000
Special Assessments: none
Tax Year: 2022
Zoning: Res
Elementary School: Snipes
Middle School: Williston
Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage Spaces: 6
Total # Garage Spaces: 8
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Floored - Partial: 1
Stairs - Pull Down: 1
Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Sewer Provider: City/Town
Water Provider: City/Town
Brick: 1
Metal/Ornamental: 1
Central Air: 1
Wall/Window Unit(s): 1
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Built-In Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Living Room: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: Second
Under Contract Date: 2024-05-11
Sold Price: $1,450,000
Attic: Floored - Partial; Stairs - Pull Down
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Fencing: Brick; Metal/Ornamental
Parking Features: Off Street
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch
Cooling: Central Air; Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating System Fuel Source: Natural Gas
Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available
Water Source: Municipal Water
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Interior Features: Blinds/Shades
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Sidewalk
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom
Terms: Cash; Conventional
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Dining Room | 24.00 | 15.00 | | 24x15 Level: |
| Living Room | 33.00 | 16.00 | | 33x16 Level: |
| Kitchen | 11.00 | 9.00 | | 11x9 Level: |
| Master Bedroom | 16.00 | 16.00 | Second | 16x16 Level: Up- 2nd Floor |
| Bedroom 1 | 16.00 | 16.00 | Second | 16x16 Level: Up- 2nd Floor |
| Bedroom 2 | 16.00 | 13.00 | | 16x13 Level: |
| Bedroom 3 | 16.00 | 13.00 | | 16x13 Level: |
Last Updated: January - 19 - 2026
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