1516 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
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1516 Castle Street,Wilmington, NC 28401
$399,500
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 994 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: christian a cardamone
Office: aloha wilmington real estate
MLS#:100563614
Source:NC_CCAR
Price summary
- Price:$399,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$401.91
About this home
There is no other home like this in Wilmington.
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:2020
- Listing ID #:100563614
- Added:111 day(s) ago
- Updated:July 20, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:1
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:4
- Flooring:Concrete
- Living area:994 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Electric, Heating
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Membrane
- Year built:2020
- Building area:994 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.06 Acres
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Hoggard
- Middle school:Williston
- Elementary school:Forest Hills
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$399,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$401.91
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Washer Hookup
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