1519 Princess St

Wilmington, NC 28401

$950,000
Price
4
Beds
3,920 Sq. Ft.
$242 / Sq. Ft.
3,920
Sq. Ft.
$242
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sitting high on a ¼ acre in Carolina Heights the Bergen-Carpender House welcomes you! The timeless character of a southern historical home + modern amenities creates the perfect sanctuary. From the covered front porch you'll enter the grand foyer that leads to the formal dining to the right or expansive living room to the left. Just past the light-filled living room is a sunroom. French doors lead to the study with built-ins. Next to the formal dining, discover the butler's pantry with pass through,...Sitting high on a ¼ acre in Carolina Heights the Bergen-Carpender House welcomes you! The timeless character of a southern historical home + modern amenities creates the perfect sanctuary. From the covered front porch you'll enter the grand foyer that leads to the formal dining to the right or expansive living room to the left. Just past the light-filled living room is a sunroom. French doors lead to the study with built-ins. Next to the formal dining, discover the butler's pantry with pass through, abundant shelves, wine fridge, & swinging door. The stunning kitchen offers SS appliances, a 5 burner gas stove, granite counters, & eat-in center-island. The main level laundry room has abundant shelving. Enjoy alfresco dining on the screened porch with bonus ½ bath. The original grand stairs lead to 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths and more. The primary bedroom has a luxurious en-suite with a walk-in rain shower + 2 vanities. The primary closet is enlarged to accommodate a homeowner's needs. The 3 additional spacious bedrooms have access to renovated baths. A second sunroom/sleeping porch is off the back bedroom. At the end of the hall is a storage closet, balcony with 2nd laundry room & permanent stairs to the large floored attic. Additional features: Landscaped fully fenced backyard, detached 2-car garage w/ additional off street parking, bonus stairway leading to screened porch from second floor, original hardwood floors, 4 fireplaces w/original mantles (non-working), plantation shutters, modern paint colors, electrical panel (2020), reverse osmosis water system, new fence (2025) new garage door (2025) more amenities round out this Grand Dame! Close to yoga, coffee shops, churches, schools, and the Soda Pop District; offering restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Minutes to the Cape Fear Riverwalk, golf, dining, and Wrightsville Beach!
  1. Listed by Brenda F Prather • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland

Property Details for 1519 Princess Street

Architectural Style
Historic District, Historic Home
Parking Features
Detached, Off Street, On Site, Paved
Subdivision Name
Historic Carolina Heights
Zoning
R-7
Parking Total
2.00
Waterfront
No
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/07/2025 05:40 PM

Property Details for 1519 Princess Street

StatusPending With Showings
MLS #100498915
Days on Market30
Taxes$5,827 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyNew Hanover County

Location

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Building Information for 1519 Princess Street

Stories2Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,463 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,977

Property Taxes

$486

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1519 Princess Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Wilmington
  • State Or Province: NC
  • Postal Code: 28401
  • County Or Parish: New Hanover
  • Directions: From Market street as you are headed to the river, turn right on 17th, Left on Princess St. House is on the corner of Princess St and 16th once you cross 16th.
  • Latitude: 34.24
  • Longitude: -77.93
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Location Type: Mainland
  • Where Located: Front door
  • Legal Taxes: Zoning: R-7
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: None
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Legal Description: E End Pt Lts 3,4,5 Blk 480 Wilmington
  • Tax Book Number: N/A
  • Tax Map Number: N/A
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $669,800.00
  • Parcel Number: R04818-011-005-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,827.26
  • Legal Taxes: HOA: No
  • Legal and Taxes: Deed Book: 6673
  • Legal Taxes: Deed Page: 921.0
  • Legal Taxes: Legal: E End Pt Lts 3,4,5 Blk 480 Wilmington
  • Legal Taxes: PID: RO4818-011-005-000
  • Legal Taxes: Plat Book: N/A
  • Legal Taxes: Plat Page: N/A
  • Legal and Taxes: Tax Identifier: R04818-011-005-000
  • Legal Taxes: Tax Assessed Value: $669,800.00
  • Legal Taxes: Total Real Estate Property Taxes: $5,827.26
  • Legal Taxes: Tax Year: 2024
  • HOA Amenities: Termite Bond: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Floored: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Stairs - Perm: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Walk-In: Yes
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage Spaces: .00
  • Detached Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Carport Spaces: .00
  • Parking Driveway: Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: On Site: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Paved: Yes
School Information
  • School District: New Hanover
  • Middle Or Junior School: Williston
  • High School: New Hanover
  • Elementary School: Snipes
  • Legal Taxes: School District: New Hanover
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Living Area: 3920.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Building Area Total: 3920.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10890.0
  • Total Sq Ft - Heated (Primary Separate): 3920.0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Construction Type: Stick Built
  • Property Exterior Info: New Construction: No
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Special Assessments: None
  • Construction: Wood Frame: Yes
  • Foundation: Crawl Space: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
  • Water Source: Municipal Water
  • Utilities: Municipal Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities: Municipal Water: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Levels: Two: Yes
  • Stories Levels: Basement: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Style: Historic District: Yes
  • Style: Historic Home: Yes
  • Exterior Finish: Brick: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Balcony: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Covered: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Patio: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Porch: Yes
  • Porch Balcony Deck: Screened: Yes
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Foyer, Solid Surface, Whole-Home Generator, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, 9Ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer, Washer Hookup, Inside
  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave - Built-In, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop - Gas
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
  • # Rooms: 9.00
  • # Baths - Full: 3.00
  • # Baths - Half: 1.00
  • Property Interior Info- # Baths - Total: 4.00
  • Property Interior Info: Stories: 2.00
  • Basement: Outside Entrance: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood: Yes
  • Cooling System: Central: Yes
  • Heating System: Natural Gas: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Cooktop - Gas: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Equip: Microwave - Built-In: Yes
  • Interior Features: 9 Ft Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features: Blinds Shades: Yes
  • Laundry Location: Hookup - Dryer: Yes
  • Laundry Location: Hookup - Washer: Yes
  • Laundry Location: Formal: Yes
  • Rooms: Foyer: Yes
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Occupied: True

Property History for 1519 Princess Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2025

Active Under Contract

NCRMLS #100498915

Apr 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100498915

$950,000
Nov 7, 2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100398439

$870,000
Oct 31, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521673656

$870,000
Sep 15, 2023

Pending

NCRMLS #100398439

Sep 15, 2023

Active Under Contract

NCRMLS #100398439

Aug 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100398439

$900,000
Aug 7, 2020

Sold

NCRMLS #100225340

$539,900
Jul 7, 2020

Pending

NCRMLS #100225340

Jul 4, 2020

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100225340

$539,900
Jul 10, 2001

Sold

NCRMLS #30251201

$255,000
Jul 10, 2001

Pending

NCRMLS #30251201

Jan 30, 2001

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30251201

$285,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2025

Active Under Contract

NCRMLS #100498915

04/03/2025

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100498915

$950,000
11/07/2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100398439

$870,000
10/31/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521673656

$870,000
09/15/2023

Pending

NCRMLS #100398439

09/15/2023

Active Under Contract

NCRMLS #100398439

08/05/2023

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100398439

$900,000
08/07/2020

Sold

NCRMLS #100225340

$539,900
07/07/2020

Pending

NCRMLS #100225340

07/04/2020

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100225340

$539,900
07/10/2001

Sold

NCRMLS #30251201

$255,000
07/10/2001

Pending

NCRMLS #30251201

01/30/2001

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #30251201

$285,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1519 Princess Street

Taxable ValueLand$69,200Additions$600,600Total$669,800
Tax Record2024$5,827 ($486 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,910 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,910 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915ZoningR-7,RESIDENTICountyNEW HANOVERAPNR04818-011-005-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1519 Princess Street

This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Annie H Snipes Elementary
PublicK to 5

Williston Middle
Public6 to 8

New Hanover High
Public9 to 12

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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