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    5 South Water Street Wilmington, NC 28401

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    For Lease
    $3,500/Mo $4 SF/Yr (calc)

    Move-in ready office space with Cape Fear River views.

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    9,168 SF
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    164
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 12:04 am

    Property Features for 5 South Water Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    9,168 SF
    Property subtype
    Office

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1890

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    Bryce Miller
    Bryce Miller

    Listing agent Bryce Miller License #NC #357018

    Listing office SVN Efird Commercial Real Estate

    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    Overview

    Renovated Office Space with Waterfront View

    Available for rent are two renovated second-floor office spaces situated in the Central Business District of Wilmington, North Carolina. These spaces offer views of the Cape Fear River waterfront. The suites feature hardwood floors, an open floor plan, one bathroom, and storage closets. The spaces are move-in ready and pre-wired for cable and phone. Utilities include metered electrical service, with water and sewer services provided on a common basis. The property is located on Water Street, offering both office and retail space opportunities.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Wine & Cocktails | Michael's (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Mixto Restaurant Restaurant Michael's on the Waterfront Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Law Firm Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Wilmington
    County
    New Hanover
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -77.9495
    Latitude
    34.2348

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - Move-in ready office space with Cape Fear River views.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 5 South Water Street Wilmington, NC.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $3,500 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Cape Fear River waterfront view; Located in Wilmington Central Business District (CBD); Move‑in ready
    (410) 603-2600
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    Listing Contact
    Bryce Miller
    Bryce Miller
    Real Estate License ID: NC #357018
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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