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About this home
This spacious Carolina Cottage-style home is ideally located in the heart of the Cargo District, just two blocks from the Mess Hall, Beer Garden, and an array of popular coffee shops, making it perfect for those who enjoy downtown Wilmington's vibrant urban lifestyle. Featuring a flexible fourth room that would serve beautifully as a home office or cozy nursery, the home also offers generous rear off-street parking with space for two vehicles. With exciting development and energy surrounding Wooster and Castle Streets, this property presents an excellent opportunity as a primary residence or as a short- or long-term rental. Enjoy being less than two minutes from the riverfront and downtown action, while still just 12 minutes from Wrightsville Beach and approximately eight minutes from the airport. Home has had many updates including roof/hvac and newly built crawlspace! Schedule your showing today to experience all this home has to offer.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1945
- Lot
- 0.07 acres
- Community
- Dawson-Castle Street
- County
- New Hanover
- Price per sq ft
- $200
- Stories
- 1
- Construction
- Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $1,633 / year (2025)
- Listed
- Jan 20, 2026
- MLS #
- 100550233
Features
Inside
- Master Downstairs
- LVT/LVP
- Tile
- Wood
Outside
- None
- Corner Lot
Community
- None
Parking
- Off Street
- Unpaved
Heating & cooling
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Central Air
Directions to 1402 Wooster Street
Wooster towards downtown, home is on the left, corner lot.
Schools
- Elementary
- Forest Hills
- Middle
- Williston
- High
- Hoggard
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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Recent sales like this in Dawson-Castle Street
| Home | Sold | Bd / Ba | Sq ft | Price | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 Castle Street, Wilmington | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 / 1 | 1,128 | $300,000 | $266 |
| 617 S 9th Street, Wilmington | Apr 17, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 993 | $299,900 | $302 |
| 708 S 14th Street, Wilmington | Mar 10, 2026 | 3 / 2 | 1,000 | $360,000 | $360 |
| 512 Queen Street, Wilmington | Dec 17, 2025 | 4 / 1 | 1,414 | $240,000 | $170 |
Similar size and type, sold in the last 12 months. From Hive MLS records; deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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About 1402 Wooster Street
1402 Wooster Street is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home of about 1,248 square feet, built in 1945 in Dawson-Castle Street, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28401.
At $249,900, it's 38% below the median asking price ($400,000) of the 475 other 3-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $200 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median asking price of $262 per square foot.
15 other homes are for sale in Dawson-Castle Street right now (median asking $292,000); 12 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $355,000, typically in about 70 days.
Across ZIP 28401, 165 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $375,000.
It has been on the market for 288 days.
Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 1402 Wooster Street
How much is 1402 Wooster Street?
1402 Wooster Street is listed at $249,900 (about $200 per square foot) as of November 3, 2026. Status: for sale.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1402 Wooster Street have?
3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with about 1,248 square feet.
What neighborhood is 1402 Wooster Street in?
Dawson-Castle Street, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
How long has 1402 Wooster Street been on the market?
288 days. Homes in Dawson-Castle Street sold after a median of 70 days over the past year.
What have homes sold for in Dawson-Castle Street?
12 homes sold in Dawson-Castle Street in the last 12 months, at a median price of $355,000.
When was 1402 Wooster Street built?
1945.
Who is the listing broker for 1402 Wooster Street?
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington (MLS #100550233). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.
Can I tour 1402 Wooster Street?
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