$475,000

Just steps from ECU's main campus, 1702 E Fifth Street sits in one of those established pockets of Greenville where the location speaks for itself. Within walking distance or a short drive of Downtown's restaurants, coffee shops, arts and cultural scene, with easy access to the Greenway connecting you to… Read More even more of the city. What makes this one different is everything that comes with that location: nearly 2,700 square feet, a remarkably private setting beneath a canopy of mature trees, and a 1945 home that has evolved over eight decades without losing the character that made it special in the first place. Inside, hardwood floors, substantial millwork and built-ins carry that character throughout. French doors open from the hallway into the living room, with its gas fireplace and distinctive arched built-ins. Just beyond, the sunroom might be the best surprise in the house. Slate floors, painted exposed brick, built-in shelving, walls of windows and a reclaimed wood plank ceiling give it a character all its own. The formal dining room is framed by a large bay window, while the kitchen and adjoining breakfast area create a natural gathering space at the back of the house. Renovated in 2017, the kitchen offers extensive cabinetry, granite countertops, subway tile, a large center island, built-in pantry, gas range with stainless hood and double wall ovens. A full bath with tiled walk-in shower is also located on the main level. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including the primary suite with an ensuite bath and walk-in closet. And then there is the dressing room. Built-in wardrobes, cabinetry, banks of drawers, hanging space and a long mirrored dressing counter turn what could have been another closet into an actual room of its own. It is charming, incredibly useful and exactly the kind of unexpected detail that makes this house so memorable. An updated hall bath and laundry are also located on the bedroom level. Outside, you really begin to understand what decades of an established property can give you. Mature trees and landscaping surround the home, creating a level of privacy that is hard to come by this close to the center of Greenville. The expansive brick patio beneath the trees feels like an extension of the house, while the new rear deck with cable railing adds a second outdoor living space. Much of the backyard is enclosed by fencing, with plenty of lawn and established landscaping beyond. From the diamond-paned leaded glass at the front entry to the arched built-ins, bay windows, slate sunroom and rooms tucked beneath the roofline, the history of this home isn't something that has been recreated. It's part of what makes it so special. More than 80 years later, the architecture still matters, the setting has only gotten better, and the location is as hard to replicate as ever. Read Less

Courtesy of Holly Alligood, Keller Williams Realty Points East

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 13, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,697

Lot Size

0.32 Acres

Year Built

1945

MLS Number

100601627

Additional Details

Property Access

Road frontage type: City Street, State Road

Appliances & Equipment

Mini Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Built-In Microwave, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Sump Pump

Basement

Exterior Entry, Unfinished

Building

Built in 1945, Construction materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Wood Frame, Levels: Two, Living area units: Square Feet, 2 total stories, Structure type: Wood Frame, Stick Built, Toal building area: 2697

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump

Doors

Storm Door(s)

Exterior Features

Irrigation System, Storm Doors

Fence

Partial

Fireplaces

Gas Log

Floors

Slate, Tile, Wood

Heating

Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas

Home Owner's Association

Association amenities: None

Interior Features

Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Basement, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Gas Log

Laundry

Laundry Room

Lot

0.32 acres, 13,939 sqft, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby

Parking

Concrete

Property

Frontage type: See Remarks, Patio and porch features: Patio, Rear Porch, Zoning: R9S, See Remarks

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Taxes

Year: 2026

Utilities

Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Windows

Thermal Windows

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