#100501826, Listing Office: Intracoastal Realty Corp
1519 Princess St Wilmington, NC 28401
Property details
About 1519 Princess St
Sitting high on a 1/4 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 1/2 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!
Highlights
(Pending with Showings)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: 9Ft+ Ceilings, Smoke Detectors, Whole-Home Generator, Walk-In Closet, Walk-in Shower, Solid Surface, Foyer, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Basement, Ceiling Fan(s), Bookcases, Blinds/Shades
- Fireplace: 3+
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Off Street, Paved, On Site
- Architectural Style: Historic District, Historic Home
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $950,000
- Price/SqFt: $242
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,659
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot
- 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.
- Year Built: 1924
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,920 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
- MLS Number: 100498915
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Nov 07, 2023 | Home Sold | $870,000 |
Feb 21, 2020 | Home Sold | $289,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $669,800 | $5,659 |
2022 | $669,800 | $5,693 |
2021 | $669,800 | $5,732 |
2020 | $372,000 | $- |
2019 | $372,000 | $3,918 |
2018 | $372,000 | $3,918 |
2017 | $372,000 | $3,381 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design
Public Magnet KG-5
0.5 mi
•2150 Chestnut St
5
Douglass Academy
Public Charter KG-5
0.8 mi
•507 N 6th St
2
Rachel Freeman School of Engineering
Public Magnet KG-5
1.0 mi
•2601 Princess Place Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $84,924. Residents of Wilmington, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 1519 Princess St
The listing price of 1519 Princess St property is $950,000.
The property 1519 Princess St is a house located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1519 Princess St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1519 Princess St are: Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Douglass Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Rachel Freeman School of Engineering (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), The International School at Gregory (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Williston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), New Hanover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Career Readiness Academy at Mosley Plc (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,659 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 7, 2023 for $870,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1519 Princess St has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1519 Princess St is 3,920 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1519 Princess St is 1924.
This home is located at 1519 Princess St in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28401 in the Chestnut neighborhood. This 3,920 square foot home, which was built in 1924, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $950,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Wilmington, NC there were more than 47 sold above asking price, over 183 sold below and more than 83 were sold right at the asked price. Between March and April 2025, Wilmington, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10.2%. Listings spent 46 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $436,350 during the same period.