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  • 420 S 5th Ave

    Wilmington, NC 28401

    Apartment building
    4-6 beds
    In-unit laundry (W/D)

    What’s available

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    What's special

    High ceilingsLarge windowsHardwood floors
    HUGE UPPER APARTMENT IN HISTORIC DISTRICT DUPLEX AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2025. Ten total rooms including three or four bedrooms (or three bedrooms and large attached office or walk-in closet), living room, dining room, kitchen, large laundry room with full size washer and dryer, and two baths (one with a claw foot tub shower combination). Large windows, hardwood floors, extensive historic details and moldings, high ceilings, and five (non-working) fireplaces. Entire interior of the apartment exterior of house painted in October 2024. Large private second floor front porch facing Fifth Avenue and white picket fenced front yard. Large private back yard also. Rent includes water, sewer, trash and yard maintenance. Listed by owner. One year lease. Owner pays for water, sewer, trash, yard and common area maintenance. Tenant is responsible for electric and cable. Smoking on exterior porch or yard only.

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Freezer
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer
    Flooring
    • Hardwood
    Heating
    • Heat pump

    Neighborhood: Old Wilmington

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    84 / 100
    Very Walkable
    39 / 100
    Some Transit
    86 / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Wilmington

    GreatSchools rating

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Wilmington, NC is $1,969.

    Average rent

    $1,969

    Month-over-month

    +$39

    Year-over-year

    +$34

    Available rentals

    666

    Wilmington, NC Rental Market Data

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 420 S 5th Ave?

    420 S 5th Ave has a walk score of 84, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of 420 S 5th Ave?

    420 S 5th Ave has a transit score of 39, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to 420 S 5th Ave?

    The schools assigned to 420 S 5th Ave include Annie H Snipes Elementary, Williston Middle, and New Hanover High.

    Does 420 S 5th Ave have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, 420 S 5th Ave has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.

    What neighborhood is 420 S 5th Ave in?

    420 S 5th Ave is in the Old Wilmington neighborhood in Wilmington, NC.