Welcome to your own ''Wonderland in Wilmington.'' Get ready to be swept away by the creative decor and updates in one of historic Wilmington's most charming homes. Originally built in the 1830's, the present owner painstakingly modernized this dwelling, while keeping the historic integrity intact. From the first peak inside the simple front door, the pure white interior pops with personality from the foyer all the way to the screened porch and the pool area.
As charming as the historic home is, the garden oasis is straight out of a fairy tale. Just beyond the screened porch and pool is perhaps the real showstopper. Remnants of historic brick structures frame the landscaped areas that are lush with native plants and brick pathways. A majestic and rare black walnut tree (older than the house itself) commands attention on this spacious backyard haven. This beautiful garden oasis is fenced for privacy and is perfect for a private dip in the pool or a family gathering.
The historic plaque on the front porch displays this as the ''Major James Reilly House'' with a date of 1838, but there are parts of the house from the 1820's. Major Reilly was an Irish Emigrant who commanded the last remaining garrison forces at Fort Fisher. Reilly purchased the house in 1874 and lived in it for nine years.
Other features include:
All new paint inside and out.
All new GE Cafe kitchen appliances, including a gas convection oven.
Two new electrical panels.
New plumbing in the primary bathroom and kitchen.
Gas pool heater.
Gas hot water heater.
Pre-plumbed for outside sink on deck.
WiFi Controlled Trane HVAC
Don't miss all of the updates and historical facts in the photos too!
Sold for $759,000 on 11/12/24
$759,000
111 S 6th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
2beds
1,536sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1838
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$780,200 Zestimate®
$494/sqft
$2,181 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 12, 2024 at 11:01am
Listed by:
MaryMargaret Porter 843-307-9211,
Fathom Realty NC LLC
Bought with:
MaryMargaret Porter, 349234
Fathom Realty NC LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100457464

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Vent Hood, Stove/Oven - Gas, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Convection Oven
- Laundry: Hookup - Dryer, Washer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Bookcases, Master Downstairs, 9Ft+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Shower, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Shutters
- Basement: Crawl Space,None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Street, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Privacy,Full,Back Yard,Wood
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Dimensions: 46' x 132' x 48' x 132'
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: R05405006002000
- Zoning: HD-R-HD-R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District,Historic Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1838
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Historic District
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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