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    243 N Front, Wilmington, NC

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    23,750 SF building in downtown Wilmington for lease.

    Type:OFFICE
    Property size:
    21,600 SF
    Lot size:
    0.50 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $217/SF
    Added:
    Jul 23, 2025
    Days on Market:
    323
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 8:52 pm

    Property Features for 243 N Front

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    21,600 SF
    Lot size
    0.50 Acres
    Property subtype
    OFFICE

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    Listing Contact
    Keith Austin

    Listing agent Keith Austin

    Listing office Cape Fear Commercial, LLC

    Listing date Jul 23, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Wilmington location in the Central Business District (CBD).
    • Large 23,750 SF building with 21,600 usable square feet.
    • Dual access from Front Street and Bijou Park.
    • Potential for conversion of ground floor to retail use.
    • Suitable for owner‑occupants or investors.
    • Tenant vacating at lease end (April 30, 2026).

    Overview

    This 23,750 SF building is located in downtown Wilmington, situated on a 0.19-acre parcel zoned Central Business District (CBD). The property offers flexibility for owner-occupants and investors. The building features 21,600 usable square feet, excluding an unconditioned basement/storage area. Dual access is available from both Front Street and Bijou Park, making the property suitable for multiple tenants. The ground floor layout is suited for conversion to retail use, enhancing income potential. The property is currently occupied by a single office tenant through April 30, 2026, who has provided notice to vacate at lease end.

    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 $451.0k $20.88
    − Vacancy −$85.2k −$3.95
    EGI $365.8k $16.93
    − OpEx −$91.4k −$4.23
    NOI $274.3k $12.70
    21,600 SF · lease $20.88/SF/yr · vacancy 18.90% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $3.92M
    $3.43M – $4.57M (±1% cap)
    NOI $274,326 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.84%
    Second Best
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    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Multifamily LT 5
    $264.48M
    $231.42M – $308.56M (±1% cap)
    NOI $18,513,554 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 393.91%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    ChargePoint Charging Station Electric Vehicle Charging Station McKim & Creed Engineering Consultant

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Law Firm Nail Salon Building Supply Daycare Center Gym & Fitness 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
    34.2384

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - 23,750 SF building in downtown Wilmington for lease.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 243 N Front Wilmington, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,700,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Wilmington location in the Central Business District (CBD).; Large 23,750 SF building with 21,600 usable square feet.; Dual access from Front Street and Bijou Park.
    (910) 352-3660 Call to check price and availability
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