1516 Castle Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

$435,000

$438 per Sq.Ft.

Active
1 beds
1.5 baths
994 Sq. Ft.
Residential
Built in 2020
MLS #100563614

1 beds

1.5 baths

994 Sq. Ft.

Residential

Built in 2020

MLS #100563614

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 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. The yard is gravel with concrete step pavers and requires essentially no maintenance. No HOA. The Castle Street antique district is a short walk and the Cape Fear riverfront is minutes away. The property sits in the center of the Cargo District, one of the more creatively active and entrepreneurial neighborhoods in Wilmington right now. For the right buyer this works as a primary residence, a creative live/work space, an investment property, or some combination of all three.

Interior Features

Total bedrooms

1 bedrooms

Full bathrooms

1 full bathrooms

Half bathrooms

1 half bathrooms

Kitchen appliances

Interior features

Flooring

Concrete, see remarks

Cooling

Other

Heating

Other, electric

Exterior Features

Lot size

0.06 acres

Water front

Fencing

Partial

Exterior features

See remarks

Roof

Membrane

HOA Information

HOA

Utilities

Sewer available, water available

Schools

Elementary school

Forest Hills

Middle school

Williston

High school

Hoggard

Other Information

Tax assessed value

$264,000.00

Tax amount

$1,553.64

Tax year

2025

Zoning

UMX

Connect with an agent

Click here to schedule a showing with an agent.

Need direct service?

Our team is always a phone call away.

Reach us at (910) 765-8770.

Listing provided courtesy of: Aloha Wilmington Real Estate. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Moment Realty shall not be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data.

Copyright 2026 NCRMLS. All rights reserved. North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service, (NCRMLS), provides content displayed here (“provided content”) on an “as is” basis and makes no representations or warranties regarding the provided content, including, but not limited to those of non-infringement, timeliness, accuracy, or completeness. Individuals and companies using information presented are responsible for verification and validation of information they utilize and present to their customers and clients. NCRMLS will not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from use of the provided content or the products available through Portals, IDX, VOW, and/or Syndication. Recipients of this information shall not resell, redistribute, reproduce, modify, or otherwise copy any portion thereof without the expressed written consent of NCRMLS.

About Wilmington

Located on the Southeastern tip of North Carolina and home to more than 100,000 residents, Wilmington is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River. Wilmington is a charming and contemporary small city with abundant lifestyle options and a thriving business climate.

Market trends

There were 449 new listings in Wilmington last month. The average time on market was 63 days and the average price of new new listings was $692,395. Over the last three months, the average sale price to list price ratio was 95.40%.

Request a detailed market analysis

Homes for sale

Wilmington has the widest variety of neighborhoods and home styles to choose from in the area.

View all properties in Wilmington

Similar Properties

$515,000

1911 Lingo Street

3 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 1,607 Sq.Ft.

$499,000

1806 Ann Street

2 Beds • 1.5 Baths • 1,427 Sq.Ft.

Pending With Showings 313 Anderson Street

$489,000

313 Anderson Street

3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,470 Sq.Ft.

$480,000

1902 Wrightsville Avenue

3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,655 Sq.Ft.

Wilmington

Market Report

Covering current real estate trends with a detailed market analysis.

Enter your email address below to recieve a detailed report covering the state of the market in Wilmington and strategies for buying and selling property in the area.

1516 Castle Street