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218 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Prime .41-acre land in Wilmington's Central Business District.

Property Size8,141 SF
Lot Size0.41 Acres
Price / SF$393.07
Days on Market200

Property Features for 218 N 3rd St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 8,141 SF
Lot size 0.41 Acres
Property subtype Land
Zoning CBD
Listing Agency: Intracoastal Realty Corp
Listed By: Jeff Hovis · License #234605
Source: Crexi
Added: Feb 2 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 10:27AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in downtown Wilmington, this property offers a development opportunity with a land footprint of 0.41 acres, equivalent to 17,795 square feet. The parcel features approximately 132.07 feet of frontage on North 3rd Street and is situated within the Central Business District (CBD), allowing for building heights of up to 100 feet by right. Its location provides close 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 encompasses 8,141 square feet. 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.

Key Highlights

  • 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.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Commercial land

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center Veterinary Clinic Carpet & Flooring Store Butcher Tanning Salon

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

2,423
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - Prime .41-acre land in Wilmington's Central Business District.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 218 N 3rd St Wilmington, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,200,000.
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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