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$945,000

215 Princess St Wilmington, NC 28401

1 bed
1 full, 1 partial
2,129 sqft
0.02 acres
$444 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 215 Princess St

Own a piece of history with this income-producing gem in Wilmington's Commercial Business District. The ground floor hosts a restaurant, while the updated two-story walk-up serves as a private retreat and short-term rental. Located between 2nd and 3rd Streets, this property offers high foot traffic and walkability to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and shopping.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
Size2,129 sqft
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1906
MLS #100519109

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Basement: No
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Furnished
  • Fireplace: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • List Price: $945,000
  • Price/SqFt: $443
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,549
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Directions: From Market Street West, turn left onto 3rd Street, then turn left onto Princess. The building is on the right.
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 2,129 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
  • MLS Number: 100519109
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 12, 2021
Home Sold
$665,000
May 17, 2019
Home Sold
$500,000
Nov 22, 2016
Home Sold
$339,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$388,000$-
2022$388,000$3,549
2021$388,000$-
2020$264,300$-
2019$264,300$2,969
2018$264,300$2,969
2017$264,300$2,918

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Douglass Academy

Public Charter KG-5

0.4 mi

507 N 6th St

3

Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design

Public Magnet KG-5

1.5 mi

2150 Chestnut St

2

Forest Hills Global Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

602 Colonial Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,696. Typical income of Wilmington, NC residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

81%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

3%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
40%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • CadillacCadillac
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 215 Princess St

The listing price of 215 Princess St property is $945,000.

The property 215 Princess St is a townhouse located in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.

Active Listing: 215 Princess St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 215 Princess St are: Douglass Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Annie H Snipes Academy of Arts & Design (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Forest Hills Global Elementary School (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 2022 is $3,549 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 12, 2021 for $665,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 215 Princess St has 1 bedroom and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 215 Princess St is 2,129 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 215 Princess St is 1906.

This home is located at 215 Princess St in Wilmington, NC and zip code 28401 in the Historic Downtown neighborhood. This 2,129 square foot home, which was built in 1906, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $945,000.

Over 68 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Wilmington, NC. In the same period over 191 listings were sold below the listed price and 71 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Wilmington, NC real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 0.1%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $442,021, while the average time on the real estate market was 39 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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