1519 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 – MLS# 100498915
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Courtesy of Brenda F Prather, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Leland
Description
Sitting high on a 1/4 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 1/2 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!
HOA Amenities
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Type/Frontage: Paved,Public (City/Cty/St)
Appliances & Equipment
- Cooktop – Gas
- Refrigerator
- Wall Oven
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Dishwasher
- Microwave – Built-In
- Disposal
Attic Information
- Floored
- Walk-In
- Stairs – Perm
Basement
- Outside Entrance
Bathrooms
- 4 total bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
Building
- Heated SqFt Range: 3500 – 3999
- 3,920 heated sqft
- Built in 1924
- 2 stories
- 9 rooms
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Porch/Balcony/Deck: Balcony,Patio,Screened,Porch,Covered
- Stories/Levels: Two
Cooling
- Central
Dining Room
- Dining Room Type: Formal
Exterior Features
- Exterior Finish: Brick
Fence
- Back Yard
- Wood
Fireplaces
- 3+
Floors
- Tile
- Wood
Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Raised
Garage
- 2 detached garage spaces
- 2 garage spaces
Heating
- Forced Air
Interior Features
- 9Ft+ Ceilings
- Smoke Detectors
- Whole-Home Generator
- Walk-In Closet
- Walk-in Shower
- Solid Surface
- Foyer
- Pantry
- Kitchen Island
- Basement
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bookcases
- Blinds/Shades
Laundry
- Laundry Location: Hookup – Dryer,Room,Hookup – Washer
Listing
- Listed on 2025-04-03
- Construction Type: Stick Built
- List Price/SqFt: $242
- Terms: Cash,Conventional
Location
- County: New Hanover
- Zip Code: 28401
- Latitude: 34.238367
- Longitude: -77.929308
- Subdivision: Historic Carolina Heights
- City Limits: Yes
Lot
- 10,890 sqft lot
- Lot Dimensions: Irregular
- 0.25 acres
- Lot Description: Corner Lot
Parking
- Detached
- Off Street
- Paved
- On Site
Possession
- At Closing
Property
- Zoning: R-7
- Home Warr/Termite: Termite Company: Home Spector Termite
- Home Warr/Termite: Termite Company Phone: 910-815-6664
- Home Warr/Termite: Termite Bond
Roof
- Architectural Shingle
Schools
- School District: New Hanover
Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value: $669,800
- Property Taxes: $5,827
- City Tax Rate: 6673
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Municipal Sewer
- Municipal Water