
101 N 8th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
What This Apartment Offers
Welcome to The Grocery Store Apartment at the Historic Montgomery Building -- Live in a piece of Wilmington history! This unique 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment... is located in the beautifully repurposed former Montgomery Grocery Store at the corner of Princess and N. 8th Streets, right in the heart of the vibrant Soda Pop Historic District. With this prime downtown location, you can just step outside your door to enjoy easy access to the Cape Fear River, local restaurants, breweries, shops, and everything Downtown Wilmington has to offer. Distinctive features and highlights of this apartment include an open floorplan with 1 bedroom plus a sleeping loft with a custom wrought iron stair railing that adds unique charm and a 1/2 bath with vintage vanity. Soaring high ceilings, original hardwood floors, with the original and truly one-of-a-kind mosaic tile flooring from the original historic grocery store. Onsite laundry facilities for added convenience. Cats only; negotiable with a non-refundable pet fee. No smoking. No other apartment offers both the historic character and modern comfort of this one. Come experience life at The Grocery Store --where Wilmington's past meets stylish city living! Available immediately.
Unit
- $1,400 / month
- 1 Bed
- 1.5 Baths
- Available Now
101 N 8th St Apartment is an apartment community
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Apartment Details
Home Design
- Built in 1901
- Wood Siding
- Apartment
- Wood Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Ceiling Fan
- 2-Story Property
- Blinds
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 10890 Sq Ft Lot
Schools
- Snipes Elementary School
- Williston Middle School
- New Hanover High School
Utilities
- Zoned Cooling
- Heat Pump System
Listing and Financial Details
- Tenant pays for trash collection
- The owner pays for electricity, sewer, water
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Downtown Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Cats Allowed
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Wilmington, NC 28401

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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable83 / 100
Transit Score ®
Some Transit40 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable75 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active71 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Cape Fear C.C., Downtown
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
UNC Wilmington
Drive: 12 min (5.8 mi)
Cape Fear C.C., North Campus
Drive: 19 min (10.3 mi)
Discover Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 101 N 8th St Apartment proximity to Castle Street Plaza, The Cotton Exchange, and Market Street Shopping Center. Castle Street Plaza is 0.7 miles away, and The Cotton Exchange is within a 14 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 101 N 8th St Apartment are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 0.8 miles, including Cape Fear Museum of History & Science and Children's Museum of Wilmington.
Airports
Living in Carolina Heights provides easy access to Wilmington International, located just 15 minutes from 101 N 8th St Apartment.
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