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Industrial Warehouse Assemblage
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$3,995,000

711 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401

COMMERCIAL - Wilmington, NC

Property Size12,653 SF
Lot Size0.94 Acres
Price / SF$315.74
Days on Market120

Property Features for 711 N 5th Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CBD
Parking 25
Parking features Off Street, Paved or Surfaced, Parking Lot
Lot features Open Lot, Level, Cleared, Undeveloped
Directions Take Martin Luther King Pkwy. and continue on to Third St. Turn left onto Brunswick St. then turn right onto Fifth Ave. ACME Art is on the right.
Standard status Active
APN R04813-014-027-000
Size 12,653 SF
Lot size 0.94 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description Pt Lts 4/5 Blk 264 Wilm, Nwm 4 + Pt Nem 4 Blk 264, E 1/2 3 Blk 264, Nw 1/4 3 Blk 264, Sw 1/4 3 Blk 264
Tax Annual Amount 15943
Legal Description Pt Lts 4/5 Blk 264 Wilm, Nwm 4 + Pt Nem 4 Blk 264, E 1/2 3 Blk 264, Nw 1/4 3 Blk 264, Sw 1/4 3 Blk 264

Utilities

Heating system Electric (Heating), Forced Air, Heat Pump (Heating)
Cooling system Central Air, Heat Pump
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1969
Number of units 2
Flooring type Concrete
Building materials Block, Concrete, Brick, Steel Frame
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Listed By: Sarah W DeVries · License #205366
Added: Apr 22 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 19 at 6:06PM
MLS# 100568713

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This industrial warehouse assemblage comprises five contiguous parcels totaling 0.94 acres in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District. The property includes existing warehouse improvements with block, concrete, brick, and steel-frame construction, concrete flooring, a flat roof, and a 1969 build year. Electric forced-air and heat-pump heating systems are paired with central air and heat-pump cooling. The site is currently operating as ACME Art Studios, providing an established creative-use context within the existing improvements.

Located at 711 N 5th Avenue and N. 4th Street, the property is within the Central Business District and includes paved, off-street parking. The assemblage sits among local businesses and cultural venues in an area described as undergoing revitalization. The source information identifies residential, live/work, and mixed-use development as potential directions consistent with the city’s higher-density, walkable planning vision.

Key Highlights

  • 0.94‑acre assemblage of five contiguous parcels
  • Existing industrial warehouse improvements with 1969 build year
  • Central Business District zoning

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
$160,696
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
4.02%
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%
$3,213,920 $3.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,295,657 $2.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,785,511 $1.8M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 12,653 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
$264.2K $20.88/SF
− Vacancy
−$49.9K −$3.95/SF
EGI
$214.3K $16.93/SF
− OpEx
−$53.6K −$4.23/SF
NOI
$160.7K $12.70/SF
Area
Wilmington, NC
Vacancy
18.90%
Lease Rate
$20.88 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$3,213,920
Cap Rate 7%
$2,295,657
Cap Rate 9%
$1,785,511

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$152.58M
$133.51M – $178.01M (±1% cap)
NOI $10,680,444 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 267.35%
Second Best
Office B
$2.30M
$2.01M – $2.68M (±1% cap)
NOI $160,696 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.02%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$154.93M
$135.56M – $180.75M (±1% cap)
NOI $10,845,000 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 271.46%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Acme Art Inc Art Gallery Dick Roberts Studio Artist Dumay Gorham Artist Deborah Cavenaugh Studios Art Gallery Karen Paden Crouch Artist

Suggested Use

Top Pick Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store HVAC Service Plumbing Service Butcher

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

2,061
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

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

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Warehouse - Five connected parcels combine existing warehouse improvements with Central Business District zoning and paved off-street parking.
Where is this warehouse located?
The property is located at 711 N 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,995,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.94‑acre assemblage of five contiguous parcels; Existing industrial warehouse improvements with 1969 build year; Central Business District zoning
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