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!
For sale
$950,000
1519 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
4beds
3,920sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New fenceModern paint colorsRenovated bathsCovered front porchStunning kitchenNew garage doorOriginal hardwood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 22, 2025 at 07:08am
Listed by:
Brenda F Prather 910-233-3250,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100498915

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Hookup - Dryer, Washer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Solid Surface, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, 9Ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,920
- Total interior livable area: 3,920 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, On Site, Paved
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: R04818011005000
- Zoning: R-7
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District,Historic Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Historic Carolina Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $669,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,827
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
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