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Two-Building Mixed-Use Property
For Sale
$985,000

1405 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401

Commercial Sale, Wilmington, NC

Property Size7,015 SF
Lot Size0.34 Acres
Price / SF$140.41
Days on Market104

Property Features for 1405 S 5th Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning UMX
Parking features Paved or Surfaced, Off Street
Subdivision Not In Subdivision
Directions Take Market Street toward downtown Wilmington, turn left on S 3rd, turn left on Greenfield Street, turn left on 5th Avenue and property is on the right.
Standard status Active
APN R05417-006-004-003
Size 7,015 SF
Lot size 0.34 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description Tr A Lot 2-3 Blk 576 City Of Wilmington Recom
Tax Annual Amount 2895
Legal Description Tr A Lot 2-3 Blk 576 City Of Wilmington Recom

Utilities

Heating system Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1948
Number of units 2
Flooring type Concrete
Building materials Block, Steel Frame, Wood Frame
Roof type Metal, Shingle, Membrane
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Executive
Listed By: Allison Justice · License #348022
Added: Jun 23 Changed: Sep 12 Last Checked: Oct 4 at 3:06PM
MLS# 100578856

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property comprises two connected buildings totaling 7,015 square feet on approximately 0.3419 acres. The layout incorporates warehouse, office, storage, and residential areas, providing a range of existing configurations within the combined footprint. Construction dates are 1948 and 1991, with block, steel-frame, and wood-frame elements and concrete flooring. Building systems include natural-gas forced-air heat, central air conditioning, and public water service.

Located at 1405 S 5th Avenue in Wilmington, the property is within the UMX zoning district. That designation permits a variety of commercial and residential uses, supporting consideration of mixed-use occupancy or redevelopment. Site features include paved, off-street parking, while the roofs include shingle, membrane, and metal sections.

Key Highlights

  • 7,015 square feet across two connected buildings
  • Approximately 0.3419 acres
  • UMX zoning allows a variety of commercial and residential uses

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$86,880
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.82%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,737,600 $1.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,241,143 $1.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$965,333 $965.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,015 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$109.4K $15.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.2K −$1.03/SF
EGI
$102.2K $14.57/SF
− OpEx
−$15.3K −$2.19/SF
NOI
$86.9K $12.38/SF
Area
Wilmington, NC
Vacancy
6.60%
Lease Rate
$15.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
15.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,737,600
Cap Rate 7%
$1,241,143
Cap Rate 9%
$965,333

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$84.59M
$74.02M – $98.69M (±1% cap)
NOI $5,921,387 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 601.16%
Second Best
Warehouse
$1.24M
$1.09M – $1.45M (±1% cap)
NOI $86,880 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.82%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$85.89M
$75.16M – $100.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $6,012,619 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 610.42%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Flex space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Bakery Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Parking Lot & Garage

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

408
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 28401, NC

22,204
Population
13,017
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
34%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
31.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
716
Density / Sq Mi
$52,159
Median Household Income
$35,739
Median Earnings
$1,183
Median Rent
$263,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region

6% 2019
6.5% 2020
4% 2021
3.5% 2022
6% 2023
7.6% 2024
7.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - UMX zoning supports a combination of commercial and residential uses across connected structures.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1405 S 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $985,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,015 square feet across two connected buildings; Approximately 0.3419 acres; UMX zoning allows a variety of commercial and residential uses
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