1 Bed
2 Baths
994 SqFt
1 Bed
2 Baths
994 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 994 sqft
Price per Sqft $401
Subdivision Dawson-Castle Street
MLS Listing ID 100563614
Style Stick Built,See Remarks
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2020
Lot Size 2,614 Sqft
Acres 0.06
Lot Dimensions irreg
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hive MLS
Property Description
1516 Castle Street is a custom shipping container residence designed by acclaimed local architect Rob Romero -- built in 2020, sitting in the center of the Cargo District, and operating as one of the most architecturally distinct properties on the Carolina coast.
The exterior announces itself immediately: 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. This is not a renovation. This was built from the ground up with intention.
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. No HOA. No restrictions. No approval process.
The yard is gravel with concrete step pavers and requires essentially no maintenance. The Castle Street antique district is a short walk and the Cape Fear riverfront is minutes away.
For the right buyer this works as a primary residence, a creative live/work space, an investment property, or some combination of all three. The Cargo District is one of the more creatively active and entrepreneurially alive neighborhoods in Wilmington right now -- and this is the most architecturally compelling home in it.
Location
State NC
County New Hanover
Community Dawson-Castle Street
Zoning UMX
Direction Near the Corner of 16th and Castle
Location Details Mainland
Rooms
Basement None
Primary Bedroom Level Primary Living Area
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features
Heating Other, Electric
Cooling Other
Flooring Concrete, See Remarks
Laundry Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature None
Parking Features None
Utilities Available Sewer Available, Water Available
View See Remarks
Roof Type Membrane
Porch See Remarks, Balcony
Garage No
Building
Entry Level Two
Foundation See Remarks
Level or Stories 2
Structure Type None
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Forest Hills
Middle Schools Williston
High Schools Hoggard
Others
Tax ID R05406-040-004-000
Acceptable Financing Commercial, Cash, Conventional, FHA
Listing Terms Commercial, Cash, Conventional, FHA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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