1902 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403

New Listing

$925,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,162 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Active

Current Price: $925,000 List Date: 4/17/2026 Last Modified: 4/23/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to The Smith-Willoughby House, located in the highly desirable Carolina Place neighborhood. Constructed in 1907, this distinguished property occupies three lots--comprising a quarter acre--and features a saltwater cocktail pool, private guest house, and off-street parking. The residence integrates modern amenities while preserving its historic character. The back porch offers a private space for morning coffee, while the front wraparound porch is ideal for afternoon entertaining. The saltwater pool is surrounded by a privacy fence and mature landscaping, including azaleas, camellias, and a rose garden. This move-in ready home has undergone comprehensive updates to all surfaces and systems, including recent electrical and plumbing improvements. Both the interior and exterior were repainted in 2025. The kitchen features new Samsung ''Bespoke'' appliances, complemented by a new washer and dryer in the adjacent hallway. Original heart pine floors are present throughout, with the ... (Read more) Welcome to The Smith-Willoughby House, located in the highly desirable Carolina Place neighborhood. Constructed in 1907, this distinguished property occupies three lots--comprising a quarter acre--and features a saltwater cocktail pool, private guest house, and off-street parking. The residence integrates modern amenities while preserving its historic character. The back porch offers a private space for morning coffee, while the front wraparound porch is ideal for afternoon entertaining. The saltwater pool is surrounded by a privacy fence and mature landscaping, including azaleas, camellias, and a rose garden. This move-in ready home has undergone comprehensive updates to all surfaces and systems, including recent electrical and plumbing improvements. Both the interior and exterior were repainted in 2025. The kitchen features new Samsung ''Bespoke'' appliances, complemented by a new washer and dryer in the adjacent hallway. Original heart pine floors are present throughout, with the first floor refinished in 2025. The roof was replaced in 2019, tankless water heaters were added in 2022, and the upstairs HVAC was updated in 2025, ensuring peace of mind. The separate and fully private one-bedroom, one-bath guest house, ''The Golden Girls Cottage,'' produced approximately $50,000 in short- and mid-term rentals in 2025. This structure includes a full kitchen, washer/dryer, private outdoor seating area, and an unfinished loft. Parking is abundant, with two designated spots off the alley and additional street parking on 19th Street. Renovations performed by ''Old School Rebuilders''--noted specialists in historic properties--are evident in the interior. Unique features include a two-story sleeping porch, the original Pullman Elevator (function unknown), built-in shelving, a secret coffee bar under the stairs, and a small cellar suitable for storage or workshop use. Offering one of the larger homes in the area with extensive modern amenities and income-generating opportunities, this property is ideally suited for both residential and home office needs. Enjoy proximity to the historic riverfront downtown, The Cargo District and Soda Pop District, while being 3 miles from the airport and 8 miles to Wrightsville Beach. The Smith-Willoughby House has been meticulously restored and is ready to welcome its' new owners.

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Listing Details MLS# 100566277

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2026-04-10
Listing Price: 925000
List Price/SqFt: 336.98
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 1902
Street Name: Market
Street Suffix: Street
County: New Hanover
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28403
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Wilmington
Subdivision: Carolina Place
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Market St., turn onto 19th and home sits on corner of Market and 19th. From 17th St., TR onto Perry Ave, TL onto 19th.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Property Attached YN: No
Lot Acres: 0.25
Lot SqFt: 10890
Lot Dimensions: 99x113x99x113
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2162
SqFt - Heated Separate: 583
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2745
# Rooms: 7
# Baths - Full: 2
# Baths - Total: 2
# Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
# Baths - Half: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1907

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Separate Living Spcs

Det Garage Apt Desc: 1 bed/1 bath,kitchen
Guest House Desc: 1 bed/1bath, kitchen

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Studio Level: First
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Studio: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 3

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 719300
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 4233.08
Deed Book: 6698
Deed Page: 970971
Legal: Lots 22-24 Blk 30 Carolina Place
Broker Owner: No
PID: R04819-018-007-000
Tax Identifier: R04819-018-007-000
Plat Book: 5010
Plat Page: 1364
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: R-7
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: No
School District: New Hanover
Elementary School: Forest Hills
Middle School: Williston
High School: Hoggard

Garage & Parking

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Gravel: Yes
Off Street: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Basketball Court: Yes
Park: Yes
Playground: Yes

Attic

Floored - Partial: Yes
Stairs - Pull Down: Yes

Basement

Exterior Entry: Yes
Partial: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

View Type

None: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Style

Historic District: Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: Yes
Shake Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Full: Yes
Wood: Yes
Privacy: Yes

Foundation

Brick/Mortar: Yes
Crawl Space: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Wrap Around: Yes

Green Bldg Features

Prog Thermostats: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Pool Features

In Ground: Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingle: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Trash Collection

City Pick-UP: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Other Structures

Guest House: Yes

Heated SqFt

2000 - 2199: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Gas Pack: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes
Tankless: Yes

Utilities

Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Convection Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Purifier: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Furnished

Unfurnished: Yes

Interior Features

Apt/Suite: Yes
Bookcases: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Cedar Closet(s): Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Solid Surface: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Laundry Features

In Hall: Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Floored - Partial; Stairs - Pull Down Basement: Exterior Entry; Partial Construction: Wood Frame Style: Historic District Exterior Finish: Wood Siding; Shake Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Front Yard; Full; Wood; Privacy Foundation: Brick/Mortar; Crawl Space Green Bldg Features: Prog Thermostats; Tankless Water Heater Parking Features: Gravel; Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch; Rear Porch; Wrap Around Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Corner Lot Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Gas Pack; Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas Water Heater: Electric; Tankless Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Living Room; Master Bedroom; See Remarks Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Apt/Suite; Bookcases; Built-in Features; Cedar Closet(s); Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Solid Surface; Walk-in Shower Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: In Hall Heated SqFt: 2000 - 2199 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: Guest House HOA and Neigh Amenities: Basketball Court; Park; Playground Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Studio Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Bedroom 1	15.00	14.00	Second
Bedroom 2	15.00	12.00	Second
Bedroom 3	13.00	12.00	Second
Bedroom 4	17.00	12.00	Second
Living Room	21.00	14.00	First
Dining Room	14.00	14.00	First
Kitchen	13.00	12.00	First
Studio	20.00	29.00	First	Guest house

IDX

Listing Office: RE/MAX Essential

Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026

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1902 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 (MLS# 100566277)

1902 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 (MLS# 100566277)