120 Magnolia Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

Welcome to Sweet Magnolia, tucked on a quiet side street just steps from everything that makes Wilminton special. This 3 bed, 2.5 bath home delivers something rare: the ease of low-maintenance, newer construction wrapped in the charm and character of historic Wilmington. Step onto the front porch, the kind made for rocking chairs and coffee, and you'll already understand why people fall in love with this home. Inside, rich hardwood floors run throughout the home, setting a warm, timeless tone from the moment you walk in. The main level is thoughtfully designed for real living: a spacious, comfortable living room that flows into the dining area and a kitchen that is made for cooking and entertaining. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, upgraded lighting, and a dedicated pantry. Main-level laundry keeps life simple, with easy access to the back patio, giving you a private outdoor retreat. Fully fenced and private yard on an oversized lot, giving you actual yard space to run around and use. Upstairs, three generous bedrooms offer the space and privacy you'd expect, with two and a half baths to keep everyone moving in the morning. The primary bathroom features a coastal blue double vanity and a beautiful tiled walk-in shower. A large walk-in closet with wooden shelving finishes this suite. Now -- about that location. Magnolia Street sits in the heart of downtown Wilmington's historic residential core, and that means you're walking distance from just about everything worth doing in this city. The nearly two-mile Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River is right around the corner, lined with local boutiques, art galleries, waterfront restaurants, and some of the best people-watching in the Southeast. Front Street's cafes, cocktail bars, and live music venues are minutes on foot. The Brooklyn Arts District -- now Wilmington's first official Social District -- is close enough that a Friday evening out is as simple as locking the door behind you. James Beard-nominated chefs, farm-to-fork dining, craft breweries, the Riverfront Farmers Market on Saturday mornings -- this is that neighborhood. And the property itself? It sits on an oversized lot, fully fenced for privacy, with off-street parking -- a combination that is genuinely hard to find in downtown Wilmington. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a laid-back second home, or a high-performing short-term rental, this home checks every box. The furnishings are negotiable, meaning you could walk away with a completely turnkey, move-in-ready property from day one. Come see Sweet Magnolia before someone else does.

Listing courtesy of Danielle Gillespie of Carolina One Properties Inc.



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