Old East Wilmington Condos for Sale

Old East Wilmington is a close-knit neighborhood with diverse housing options. It features single-family homes, condos and apartments. North of Market Street, people can find bungalows, cottages and brick ranches, while the southern section offers condos with updated interiors and amenities like pools. The area is transforming with new construction and rehabs, attracting homeowners and investors. Some properties use a Land Trust financing model to make homeownership more accessible for low- to moderate-income buyers. Market Street, a major thoroughfare, runs through the neighborhood and offers national retailers and local boutiques and eateries. Highlights include Flea Body’s Antique Mall and Indochine. Wilmington’s only Target is here, with another planned near Carolina Beach. Community initiatives include Willowdale Urban Farm and preservation efforts at Maides Cemetery. Maides Park provides ballfields, courts and the Derick G.S. Davis Community Center. Schools include Holly Shelter Middle and New Hanover High, plus the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, a STEM-focused charter school. The area sits about 3 miles from the Historic District and 4 miles from Wilmington International Airport. Despite some peak-hour traffic, public transit and bike paths make commuting easier.