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1516 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
$435,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
1
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
994
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
2,614
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$435,000
List Date:
3/30/2026
Last Modified:
3/30/2026
Overview
Description
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1516 Castle Street is a custom shipping container residence designed by acclaimed local architect Rob Romero -- one of the only homes of its kind in the Wilmington market. The exterior is immediately striking: dark corrugated container steel, architectural board and batten, oversized black-framed glass, and a horizontal slat fence that creates a private urban enclosure without feeling closed in. Inside, heated polished concrete floors run throughout the main level. The kitchen is built around dark custom countertops, full subway tile to the ceiling, a matte black farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, and a bold rolling island with bar seating. The living area is anchored by a deep forest green accent wall and flooded with natural light through floor-to-ceiling glass that opens directly to the yard. The upper level holds the primary suite, which opens onto a private rooftop balcony. Adjacent is a custom flex room with warm wood open shelving and a pegboard feature wall -- ideal as a studio, office, or dressing room -- flowing into the full bath with a glass-enclosed shower, encaustic tile floors, dark charcoal vanity, and matte black fixtures throughout. The ground floor suite operates independently with its own private entrance and half bath. It functions cleanly as a home office, guest quarters, or short-term rental. UMX zoning permits all of it -- professional office and live/work use included.
The yard is gravel with concrete step pavers and requires essentially no maintenance. No HOA. The Castle Street antique district is a short walk and the Cape Fear riverfront is minutes away. The property sits in the center of the Cargo District, one of the more creatively active and entrepreneurial neighborhoods in Wilmington right now.
For the right buyer this works as a primary residence, a creative live/work space, an investment property, or some combination of all three.
Listing Details MLS# 100563614
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- Delayed Marketing?
- No
- Marketing Start Date
- 2026-03-30
- Listing Price
- 435000
- List Price/SqFt
- 437.63
- Stipulation of Sale
- Standard
Location Information
- Street #
- 1516
- Street Name
- Castle
- Street Suffix
- Street
- County
- New Hanover
- State/Province
- NC
- Zip Code
- 28401
- City Limits
- Yes
- Marketing City
- Wilmington
- Subdivision
- Dawson-Castle Street
Remarks and Showing
- Directions to Property
- Near the Corner of 16th and Castle
- Sign on Property
- Yes
Property Exterior Info
- New Construction
- No
- Property Attached YN
- No
- Lot Acres
- 0.06
- Lot SqFt
- 2614
- Lot Dimensions
- irreg
- Waterfront
- No
- Location Type
- Mainland
Property Interior Info
- SqFt - Heated (Primary)
- 994
- Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
- 994
- # Rooms
- 4
- # Baths - Full
- Yes
- # Baths - Half
- Yes
- # Baths - Total
- 2
- # Bedrooms
- Yes
- Master Bedroom Level
- Primary Living Area
- ud_i_10
- 2
- Fireplace Y/N
- No
Legal Taxes
- Year Built
- 2020
More Information
Entry Level Information
- Entry Level
- Yes
Legal & Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value
- 264000
- Total Real Estate Property Taxes
- 1553.64
- Deed Book
- Yes
- Deed Page
- 1
- Legal
- LOT 8 BLK 512 WILM REV
- Broker Owner
- No
- PID
- R05406-040-004-000
- Tax Identifier
- R05406-040-004-000
- Plat Book
- No
- Plat Page
- No
- Special Assessments
- N/A
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Zoning
- UMX
- 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
- None
- Yes
Basement
- None
- Yes
Frontage Type
- See Remarks
- Yes
View Type
- None
- Yes
Construction
- See Remarks
- Yes
Unit Type
- 1 Bedroom
- Yes
Style
- Other
- Yes
- See Remarks
- Yes
Exterior Features
- None
- Yes
Exterior Finish
- See Remarks
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
- Commercial
- Yes
Fencing
- Partial
- Yes
Foundation
- See Remarks
- Yes
Flooring
- Concrete
- Yes
- See Remarks
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Balcony
- Yes
- See Remarks
- Yes
Roof
- Membrane
- Yes
Levels
- Two
- Yes
Road Type/Frontage
- Public (City/Cty/St)
- Yes
Trash Collection
- City Pick-UP
- Yes
Cooling
- Other
- Yes
Heated SqFt
- 800 - 999
- Yes
Heating
- Other
- Yes
Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric
- Yes
Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Yes
- Water Available
- Yes
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Yes
Laundry Features
- Hookup - Dryer
- Yes
- Hookup - Washer
- Yes
Dining Room Type
- Combination
- Yes
Rooms
- Bathroom 2
- Yes
- Bonus Room
- Yes
- Great Room
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Master Bedroom
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
Property Features
Frontage Type:
See Remarks
View Type:
None
Basement:
None
Construction:
See Remarks
Unit Type:
1 Bedroom
Style:
Other; See Remarks
Exterior Features:
None
Exterior Finish:
See Remarks
Fencing:
Partial
Foundation:
See Remarks
Parking Features:
None
Patio and Porch Features:
Balcony; See Remarks
Roof:
Membrane
Levels:
Two
Trash Collection:
City Pick-UP
Cooling:
Other
Heating:
Other
Heating System Fuel Source:
Electric
Utilities:
Sewer Available; Water Available
Flooring:
Concrete; See Remarks
Interior Features:
Built-in Features
Laundry Features:
Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer
Heated SqFt:
800 - 999
Dining Room Type:
Combination
Rooms:
Bathroom 2; Bonus Room; Great Room; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office
Terms:
Cash; Conventional; FHA; Commercial
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | ||
| Great Room | 6.84 | 30.24 |
| Bathroom 2 | ||
| Master Bedroom | 6.85 | 13.43 |
| Office | 9.97 | 4.49 |
| Bonus Room | 1.78 | 7.19 |
Listing Office:
Aloha Wilmington Real Estate
IDX
Last Updated: March - 30 - 2026
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