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    218 N 3rd Street Wilmington, NC 28401

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    For Sale
    $3,750,000

    Prime downtown Wilmington land with redevelopment potential.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Property size:
    8,141 SF
    Lot size:
    0.41 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 12, 2026
    Days on Market:
    21
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 25 at 11:29 pm

    Property Features for 218 N 3rd Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    8,141 SF
    Lot size
    0.41 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1941

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    Listing Contact
    Jeffrey G Hovis
    Jeffrey G Hovis

    Listing agent Jeffrey G Hovis License #234605

    Listing office Intracoastal Realty Corp

    Listing date Mar 12, 2026

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    Overview

    Downtown Wilmington Land For Sale

    Located in downtown Wilmington, this property encompasses 0.41 acres, equivalent to 17,795 square feet. It features approximately 132.07 feet of frontage on North 3rd Street and is situated within the Central Business District (CBD), where building heights of up to 100 feet are permitted by right. The property's location offers proximity to the Courthouse, City of Wilmington Building, hotels, banks, office buildings, the Convention Center, and various local businesses and residential areas. An existing one-story building on the site provides 8,141 square feet of space. According to the City of Wilmington, this structure is not considered a contributing structure, offering the option for its utilization, removal, or demolition to facilitate a complete redevelopment of this location within Wilmington's Central Business District.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office 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
    -77.9459
    Latitude
    34.2322

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - Prime downtown Wilmington land with redevelopment potential.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 218 N 3rd Street Wilmington, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,750,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Wilmington location in the Central Business District (CBD).; Development potential: Build up to 100 feet by right.; Large .41 acre (17,795 sq ft) parcel with **132.07 feet of frontage on North 3rd Street.**
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    Jeffrey G Hovis
    Jeffrey G Hovis
    Real Estate License ID: 234605
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

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

    Components

    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

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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