For sale

$199,900

606 Meares Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

3beds

1,183sqft

$1,165/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

5,445 Square Feet Lot

$192,600 Zestimate^®

$169/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Handyman Special with affordability in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington! Access via the alley has been confirmed, allowing for the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the Southside Downtown Wilmington area, offering an excellent opportunity for renovation and investment. This property is in need of updating but presents significant potential for added value and future use with the right vision. Conveniently located just steps from 3rd Street, you'll be close to Downtown Wilmington's popular restaurants, shops, entertainment, and attractions, as well as the Castle Street Antique & Arts District. Enjoy the best of Wilmington with a short drive to the beautiful Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Whether you're looking for an investment project, renovation opportunity, or a property in a highly desirable location, this home is ready for its next chapter. Bring your vision and make this Downtown Wilmington property your own!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom 1, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Dimensions: 12.9 x 11.8

Bedroom 1

Level: Main
Dimensions: 11.9 x 11.4

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Dimensions: 10.9 x 11.8

Dining room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.1

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 11.4 x 15.1

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 11.9 x 16.2

Heating

Electric, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: None, Gas Range
Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

High Ceilings
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Basement: None
Attic: Access Only

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,183
Total interior livable area: 1,183 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Screened, Front Porch
Fencing: Chain Link,Back Yard,Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: None
Frontage type: See Remarks

Lot

Size: 5,445 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 136
Features: Interior Lot

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: R05413022025000
Zoning: R-5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation: Crawl Space
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Not In Subdivision

HOA

Has HOA: No
Amenities included: See Remarks

Location

Region: Wilmington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $169/sqft
Tax assessed value: $275,200
Annual tax amount: $1,619
Date on market: 8/11/2026
Cumulative days on market: 11 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash

Estimated market value

$192,600

$154,000 - $233,000

$1,727/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/11/2026	Listed for sale	$199,900$169/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100595368 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,620 +63.3%	$275,200 +141.4%
2024	$992 +105.9%	$114,000
2023	$482 -0.6%	$114,000
2022	$485 -0.7%	$114,000
2021	$488 +21.4%	$114,000 +49.4%
2020	$402	$76,300
2019	$402 +33.3%	$76,300
2018	$301	$76,300
2017	$301 -51.7%	$76,300 -32.3%
2016	$624 -47.7%	$112,700
2015	$1,194 +4.4%	$112,700
2014	$1,143	$112,700
2013	--	$112,700
2012	--	$112,700 +23.2%
2011	--	$91,503
2010	--	$91,503
2009	--	--
2008	--	--
2007	--	--
2005	--	$51,511
2004	--	$51,511
2003	--	$51,511
2002	--	$51,511
2001	--	$51,511
2000	--	$51,511