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Downtown Redevelopment Site

218 N 3rd Street Wilmington, NC 28401

218 N 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401
$3,200,000
For Sale
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$3,200,000

COMMERCIAL - Wilmington, NC

Property Size8,141 SF
Lot Size0.41 Acres
Price / SF$393.07
AddedJun 16, 2023
Days on Market1127
Last RefreshJul 16 at 1:06 am

Property Features for 218 N 3rd Street

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
CBD
Standard status
Active
APN
R04817-015-002-000
Lot size
0.41 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2022
Tax Description
Pt Lts 2/3/4 Blk 193 Wilm
Tax Annual Amount
441896

Utilities

Utilities
Water Available
Water source
Public

Listing agent Jeffrey G Hovis License #234605

Listing office Intracoastal Realty Corporation 1900 Eastwood Road, Suite 38, Wilmington, NC

Listing date Jun 16, 2023

MLS# 100389934 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This downtown Wilmington redevelopment site includes approximately 0.41 acres of land with about 132.07 feet of frontage on N 3rd Street. An existing one-story building of approximately 8,141 square feet is on-site.

The property is located in the CBD (Central Business District). Per the City of Wilmington, the existing building is not a contributing structure, allowing it to be utilized or removed/demolished for redevelopment. By-right development up to 100 feet is indicated.

The site is positioned in the middle of downtown Wilmington, close to prominent civic and commercial destinations including the Courthouse, the City of Wilmington Building, hotels, banks, office buildings, and the Convention Center, as well as surrounding business and residential areas.

Key Highlights

  • Prime downtown Wilmington location in the Central Business District (CBD).
  • Significant redevelopment potential: existing building can be removed.
  • Large .41‑acre parcel with 132.07 feet of frontage on North 3rd Street.

Local Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $170.0k $20.88
− Vacancy −$32.1k −$3.95
EGI $137.9k $16.93
− OpEx −$34.5k −$4.23
NOI $103.4k $12.70
8,141 SF · lease $20.88/SF/yr · vacancy 18.90% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.48M
$1.29M – $1.72M (±1% cap)
NOI $103,393 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.23%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$99.68M
$87.22M – $116.30M (±1% cap)
NOI $6,977,724 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 218.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Commercial land

Suggested Use

(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic Carpet & Flooring Store Butcher Tanning Salon Auto Parts Store Cosmetic Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - Redevelopment land in the CBD with approximately 132 feet of frontage on N 3rd Street and an existing one-story building.
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 $3,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime downtown Wilmington location in the Central Business District (CBD).; Significant redevelopment potential: existing building can be removed.; Large .41‑acre parcel with **132.07 feet of frontage on North 3rd Street**.
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