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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

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 stu ...

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
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Last Updated: March - 30 - 2026
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