1409 Wooster Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

$298,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,415 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active

Current Price: $298,000 List Date: 6/14/2026 Last Modified: 7/17/2026

Overview

Description

MOTIVATED SELLER! Price reduced - all reasonable offers considered! Historic charm meets modern peace of mind in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom bungalow in the heart of Wilmington's sought-after Cargo District. Thoughtfully renovated while preserving its original character, this home features the upgrades buyers value most, including updated electrical and plumbing, crawlspace subfloor and structural beam repairs with full crawlspace remediation, a new HVAC system, newer roof, newer water heater, and newer appliances. Inside, luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout a bright, open layout accented by exposed brick, vintage metal window awnings, fresh interior paint accents, and timeless architectural details. The spacious primary suite offers an oversized walk-in closet rarely found in homes of this era. A generous second bedroom includes a large closet and built-in desk nook, while the third bedroom with French doors provides flexibility as a guest room, office, or creative spa ... (Read more) MOTIVATED SELLER! Price reduced - all reasonable offers considered! Historic charm meets modern peace of mind in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom bungalow in the heart of Wilmington's sought-after Cargo District. Thoughtfully renovated while preserving its original character, this home features the upgrades buyers value most, including updated electrical and plumbing, crawlspace subfloor and structural beam repairs with full crawlspace remediation, a new HVAC system, newer roof, newer water heater, and newer appliances. Inside, luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout a bright, open layout accented by exposed brick, vintage metal window awnings, fresh interior paint accents, and timeless architectural details. The spacious primary suite offers an oversized walk-in closet rarely found in homes of this era. A generous second bedroom includes a large closet and built-in desk nook, while the third bedroom with French doors provides flexibility as a guest room, office, or creative space. The remodeled bathroom showcases designer tile that perfectly blends the home's historic character with modern style. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard shaded by mature pecan and magnolia trees, a welcoming front porch, off-street parking, and the added convenience of potential rear access from the Queen Street alley. Located just steps from the Cargo District's popular coffee shops, breweries, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, arcade, and monthly market, and only two blocks from the vibrant Castle Street Arts & Antiques District. Downtown Wilmington's Riverwalk, Greenfield Lake Park, and area beaches are all just minutes away. With major structural and mechanical updates already completed, this home offers the character of a historic bungalow without the uncertainty of many older homes. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, second home, or investment opportunity, this property is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today! Some photos have been virtually staged.

Listing Details MLS# 100581653

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-06-14
Listing Price: 298000
List Price/SqFt: 210.6
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 1409
Street Name: Wooster
Street Suffix: Street
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28401
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From College Rd take Oleander west towards downtown, slight right on Wooster St. Property is the second house on the right after passing 15th St.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.11
Lot SqFt: 4792
Lot Dimensions: 52 x 100
Waterfront: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1415
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1415
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: Yes
# Baths - Total: Yes
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories Total: Yes
Fireplace Y/N: No
# Baths - Half: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1955

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Sewer Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Trash Provider: CFPUA
Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bonus Room Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 293200
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 1725.48
Deed Book: 6512
Deed Page: 61
Legal: Pt Lots 5-6 Blk 515 Wilm
Broker Owner: Yes
PID: R05410-013-008-000
Tax Identifier: R05410-013-008-000
Plat Book: No
Plat Page: No
Special Assessments: n/a
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R-5
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
School District: New Hanover
Elementary School: Forest Hills
Middle School: Williston
High School: Hoggard

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Dirt: Yes
Off Street: Yes
On Street: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

No Amenities: Yes

Attic

Access Only: Yes
Stairs - Pull Down: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

Handicap Accessible

None: Yes

View Type

None: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Exterior Finish

Brick Veneer: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Fencing

Full: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Flooring

LVT/LVP: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch: Yes

Security Features

Security Lights: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Green Bldg Certify

None: Yes

Green Bldg Features

Sealed Crawl Space: Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingle: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Alley: Yes
Paved: Yes
Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Heated SqFt

1400 - 1599: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Electric Oven: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Furnished

Unfurnished: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Master Downstairs: Yes
Mud Room: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Hookup - Dryer: Yes
Hookup - Washer: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks Handicap Accessible: None View Type: None Attic: Access Only; Stairs - Pull Down Basement: None Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer; Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Fencing: Full; Wood Foundation: Crawl Space Green Bldg Certify: None Green Bldg Features: Sealed Crawl Space Parking Features: Additional Parking; Dirt; Off Street; On Street Patio and Porch Features: Porch Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: One Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: LVT/LVP Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Master Downstairs; Mud Room; Walk-In Closet(s) Security Features: Security Lights; Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 1400 - 1599 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: Shed(s) HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Master Bedroom	12.10	14.90	Main
Bedroom 2	10.11	14.20	Main
Bedroom 3	10.50	14.10	Main
Living Room	11.80	11.40	Main
Dining Room	11.80	17.10	Main
Kitchen	9.30	10.10	Main
Laundry	8.90	6.11	Main
Bonus Room	8.20	16.70	Main

IDX

Listing Office: The Saltwater Agency LLC

Last Updated: July - 17 - 2026

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1409 Wooster Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 (MLS# 100581653)

1409 Wooster Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 (MLS# 100581653)