Property Description

Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, 255 N Front Street offers a rare opportunity with over 14,000 square feet across multiple levels. The property is currently in shell condition, providing a blank slate for a wide range of potential uses and redevelopment strategies. The existing layout supports both commercial and residential configurations, allowing buyers to tailor the property to their specific vision and investment goals. Luxury condominiums have been designed for the building, ask Listing Agent for more details.
The property sits just off the Wilmington Riverwalk, a major destination along the Cape Fear River that anchors retail, dining, and entertainment activity in the area. The surrounding blocks are characterized by a mix of historic buildings, modern redevelopment projects, and adaptive reuse properties, creating a strong environment for both commercial and residential investment.
This location supports a wide range of potential uses and offers long-term upside as downtown Wilmington continues to evolve. This highly walkable location generates consistent foot traffic and supports strong demand.

Features
: Natural Gas Connected, See Remarks, Water Connected3, Sewer Connected2, Electricity Available2
Address Map
US
NC
New Hanover
Wilmington
28401
Front
255
Street
W78° 3' 2.1''
N34° 14' 18.1''
From US Hwy 74 turn right onto 3rd Street. Turn right onto N Front St. Building will be on the right.
N
CBD
MLS Addon
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Sherwood Strickland Group
Yes
Yes
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Additional Information
14132
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2026-04-07
Listing Information
Diane R Strickland
669000661
579500072
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
579512344
579500072
Active
2026-04-07T21:45:43Z
HiveMLS
: Standard
2026-04-07T21:31:41Z

255 Front

255 N Front Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

0.11 Acre
$2,500,000
Listing ID #100565513
Basic Details
Property Type : Commercial Sale
Listing Type : For Sale
MLS ID : 0b0216bb5b0215f9de59ceca3b5ce81b
Listing ID : 100565513
Price : $2,500,000
Lot Area : 0.11 Acre
Year Built : 1915
Status : Active
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