Downtown Homes with Conventional Listing Terms

Downtown Homes with Conventional Listing Terms

Welcome to Downtown, North Carolina – a vibrant subdivision that perfectly captures the essence of urban living while maintaining a warm, community-oriented atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of the state, Downtown offers an eclectic mix of historic charm and modern conveniences, making it an ideal destination for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

As you stroll through the tree-lined streets, you'll discover a delightful array of homes that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. From charming bungalows to contemporary townhomes, the real estate offerings in Downtown are as diverse as its residents. Many of these homes are available with conventional listing terms, making the buying process straightforward and accessible for prospective homeowners.

Living in Downtown means embracing a lifestyle filled with convenience. Residents enjoy easy access to an array of local shops, gourmet restaurants, and cultural attractions. The area is known for its thriving arts scene, with galleries, theaters, and live music venues just a stone’s throw away. For those who appreciate the outdoors, numerous parks and recreational facilities are nearby, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and leisure.

The sense of community in Downtown is palpable, with local events and festivals that bring neighbors together throughout the year. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or seeking a new place to settle down, Downtown, NC, offers a perfect blend of comfort, culture, and charm. Come explore this enchanting subdivision and discover your dream home today!

Newest Downtown Homes with Conventional Listing Terms

$849,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 100593068 MLS
Coming soon! Expected completion Mid-August 2026. Built in 1923 and expertly restored by renowned historic restoration team Wild Old Women and One Guy, this exceptional 2,283 sq ft home sits on a deep 0.16-acre lot along a brick-lined street in downtown Wilmington. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office, and off street parking, the home pairs historic character with high-quality modern updates. A covered front porch and leaded glass entry door welcome you into an open floor plan with 9-ft ceilings, a linear electric fireplace, and 2.5-inch red oak hardwood floors. Original-style glass doorknobs preserve the home's charm, while fully insulated exterior and interior walls provide added energy efficiency and sound reduction.The kitchen features full-height cabinetry, double ovens, under-cabinet lighting, chrome fixtures, a large island, and an ornate tiled backsplash, creating a striking focal point above the range. The first-floor primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an elegant en suite bath with marble floors, double vanities, and a fully tiled walk-in shower. An adjoining sitting room is ideal as an office or nursery and can be easily enclosed with the addition of a closet to create a 4th bedroom. A half bath & laundry room with sink complete the main level. Upstairs are two guest bedrooms, a full bath with double vanities, & walk-in attic storage. The screened porch overlooks a fenced backyard with mature trees and shrubs, plus a paver grilling patio & separate concrete patio. The private driveway accommodates up to 3 vehicles. Additional features include a metal roof & a crawl space with a vapor barrier. Located within Wilmington's National Register Historic District, yet just outside the locally regulated Historic District, the home offers historic charm without the added restrictions of local historic guidelines. Enjoy easy access to downtown's premier shopping and dining, the Riverwalk, & the Cargo District.

512 Queen St, Wilmington

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Vanguard.

$610,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 100587077 MLS
Welcome to this beautifully crafted home in Downtown Southern Pines, where timeless architecture meets modern design. A welcoming covered front porch opens to a thoughtfully designed interior featuring soaring beamed ceilings, pine flooring, abundant natural light, and quality finishes throughout. The open-concept main level is designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The gourmet kitchen showcases a stunning whitewashed heart pine island with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a natural gas range, walk-in pantry, and a built-in laundry area. A spacious dining alcove filled with natural light creates the perfect gathering space, while the inviting living room features a cozy natural gas fireplace. The main-level primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a generous walk-in closet complete with a convenient laundry chute. The spa-inspired bath offers a soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower with rain head, double vanity, and private water closet. A stylish powder room and a drop zone complete the first floor. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms, a dedicated office with glass doors, and a beautifully appointed full bath featuring double vanities and a tiled walk-in shower. A second laundry chute and pull-down attic stairs add everyday convenience. Outside, enjoy low-maintenance living with a detached two-car garage and shared driveway. Ideally located just blocks from the shops, restaurants, breweries, and parks of Downtown Southern Pines, the home is also convenient to the Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract and the Youngs Road equestrian corridor, making it a wonderful choice for walkers, runners, cyclists, and horse enthusiasts alike. Thoughtfully designed, this home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and the unbeatable Downtown Southern Pines lifestyle.

170 E Delaware Ave, Southern Pines

Listing courtesy of Everything Pines Partners LLC.

$895,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 100584261 MLS
A rare piece of Southern Pines history, this extraordinary residence is located in the Historic Weymouth District and represents the last remaining portion of what was once a four-lot estate designed in 1920 by noted New York architect George Cooke. Having studied art in Italy, Cooke envisioned the property as a guest residence within his larger estate, which once occupied much of the surrounding land. The main mansion, located on the adjacent property, was lost to a fire in the early 1940s, while the remaining estate structures were eventually removed to accommodate new development, leaving this home as the sole surviving piece of the original compound. Originally built as guest quarters, the home was designed without a kitchen, as meals were prepared in the main residence and delivered by household staff. The basement served as servant quarters, buggy storage, and a tack room. The home also showcased Cooke's personal art collection, complete with hand-painted murals, and welcomed distinguished guests and European dignitaries, making it a significant part of Southern Pines' architectural and cultural heritage. After decades of neglect, the current owners purchased the property in 2016 and embarked on an extensive restoration that thoughtfully preserved its historic character while seamlessly incorporating modern comforts. The home was taken down to the studs and meticulously rebuilt with restoration of the foundation walls and original basement posts and beams, all-new insulation, electrical, plumbing, and drywall completed between 2018 and 2019. Hardwoods throughout the home allow for a clean and easy flow. The beautifully designed custom kitchen and fully remodeled bathrooms were added in 2020, along with a new HVAC system (2020), creating a home that honors its past while meeting today's standards of comfort and functionality. The lower basement level is ideal for a shop with plenty of work space and/or storage. The extensive renovations were completed with such attention to detail that the updated spaces blend naturally with the original architecture, making it difficult to distinguish between old and new. Outside, mature azaleas, established shrubs, and thoughtfully maintained landscaping frame the home, adding seasonal color and complementing its historic setting. This one-of-a-kind residence offers an exceptionally rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored historic home with remarkable provenance and architectural significance. Nestled in one of Southern Pines' most sought-after historic neighborhoods and just a short walk to downtown, it effortlessly blends timeless character, rich history, and modern living.

650 E Indiana Ave, Southern Pines

Listing courtesy of Pines Sotheby's International Realty.

$780,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 100580757 MLS
A rare historic downtown Southern Pines home with genuine soul, thoughtful updates, and a story. A contributing structure within the National Register-listed Southern Pines Historic District, this circa-1915 home offers the rare combination of historic craftsmanship, thoughtful updates, generous storage, and walkable downtown living in the heart of Southern Pines. The National Register continuation sheet lists 360 S. Ashe St. as a contributing structure and specifically notes the screened porch, French doors, sash windows, rear additions, and central corbelled-cap chimney. Lovingly cared for and updated over the years as both a real home and an artist's studio, the home retains the warmth and craftsmanship that make older Southern Pines homes so special -- original hardwood floors, high ceilings, three fireplaces, French doors, built-ins, oversized windows, and architectural details that simply cannot be replicated in newer construction. This is not a neglected historic house waiting to be rescued; it is a soulful, livable home with original details still intact. For added buyer confidence, a professional pre-listing appraisal was completed on June 9, 2026 and valued the property at $781,000. The home's history adds another layer of charm. Local historians have connected the property to Dr. Ernest Poate, a physician, psychiatrist, and mystery novelist who wrote under the pen name Arthur Mallory -- a fitting 1930s chapter for a home in a town long loved by doctors, writers, artists, and creative professionals. That same creative spirit continues today in a house that has been home to an award-winning photographer for the past 20 years and has served as both a private residence and a place of inspiration. Inside, the home offers four spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and flexible living spaces with abundant built-in storage throughout. One of the most memorable features is the large banquette beside a dramatic wall of leaded-glass windows that open to the screened porch; an ideal spot for morning coffee, reading, casual dining, or gathering with friends. French doors connect the main living areas to the porch, while additional French doors from the primary suite open directly to the backyard, creating a graceful indoor-outdoor flow rarely found in historic downtown homes. The primary suite features a fireplace and large infinity tub, while the second main bath offers a classic clawfoot tub -- blending comfort, charm, and timeless Southern Pines style. Outside, the property reveals one of its most special features: a private and peaceful fenced backyard retreat in the middle of downtown. A picket-fenced front garden creates storybook curb appeal, while the backyard offers mature trees, garden space, and room to entertain, relax, or enjoy time with pets beneath the Carolina pines. As downtown living becomes increasingly dense, this property stands out for its sense of space - a setting that feels tucked away and serene while still being just a block from restaurants, coffee shops, Gulley's Garden Center, and downtown shops, with parks and the Sunrise Theater just a little farther beyond. A large basement provides valuable storage space not included in the heated square footage, adding practical flexibility that is especially rare in a historic home. More than just a house, this is a lovingly cared-for piece of Southern Pines history -- a warm, creative, and deeply livable home with original soul, thoughtful updates, rare outdoor space, and a story that belongs to the town itself.

360 S Ashe St, Southern Pines

Listing courtesy of NorthGroup.

$699,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 100580234 MLS
Sometimes a property comes along that simply doesn't fit the typical mold--and this is one of them. Built in 2025 with meticulous attention to both design and livability, 455 West New Hampshire represents something increasingly rare in downtown Southern Pines: a genuinely spacious home where you can actually live, gather, and move freely. The main floor opens with intention. Nine-foot ceilings catch the light and create an airy sense of space that belies the downtown location. The kitchen is the heart--grey and nutmeg cabinetry paired with white veined quartz, a substantial island for both cooking and conversation, and an adjoining butler's pantry that speaks to how thoughtfully this home was designed. There's a wine fridge here, overflow cabinets, and room to breathe. The family room and dining area flow together seamlessly, all of it anchored by an electric fireplace with tile surround and mantle. This is a first floor built for a family that actually gathers, or for someone who loves to host. The master suite upstairs is exceptional in both scale and detail--a walk-in closet that functions like a dressing room, a shower that you'll actually look forward to using, and a double vanity that doesn't force compromise. Two additional bedrooms, a laundry room, and a hall bath complete the upper level. And then there's the two-car attached garage. In downtown. This alone changes how you actually live here--no street parking, no weather worries, no compromise. At 2,758 square feet, with a location three blocks from everything downtown has to offer, this home is priced BELOW what the recent market supports. The seller is ready. The showing process is straightforward. This is the kind of value that doesn't stay available long.

455 W New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines

Listing courtesy of Front Runner Realty Group.

$880,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 100578609 MLS
The Town of Southern Pines has confirmed that this corner lot can be split into two additional buildable lots -- a rare, documented opportunity for a family compound, spec build, or income-producing investment in the heart of Downtown Southern Pines, steps from shops and restaurants. The existing home is a well-maintained 1920 Dutch Colonial Revival, thoughtfully expanded by Butler Constructs while preserving its original scale and character. The main floor flows naturally between a living room with vented gas fireplace, separate dining room, spacious family room, and a cook's eat-in kitchen designed by ASID designer Denis McCullough -- featuring eco-friendly countertops and Bosch appliances that remain with the home. A private main-floor office, a newer mud/laundry room, and a full bath complete the 1,431-square-foot ground level. Upstairs, four bedrooms, a bonus office nook, and a full bath offer peaceful, private space true to the home's 1920 character. A sketch is available illustrating the option to add a primary suite. Outside, a fully fenced patio and garden provide an exceptional, private entertaining space, and the oversized detached garage offers real potential as a workshop, gym, or studio, in addition to housing one car. Whether you're drawn to the character of the existing home, the confirmed development upside, or both -- this is a rare combination in Downtown Southern Pines. A recent home inspection is available with all minor repairs completed.

260 N Ridge St, Southern Pines

Listing courtesy of Everything Pines Partners LLC.

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