Sale details
- Sold price
- $880,000
- Sold on
- Jun 8, 2026
- First listed at
- $925,000
- Last asking price
- $899,999 (−2.7%)
- Sold vs. first asking
- 95.1%
- Sold vs. last asking
- 97.8%
- Days on market
- 103
Earlier at this address
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2021 | Sold | $560,000 (asked $550,000) |
| May 19, 2015 | Sold | $350,000 (asked $369,000) |
| Sep 4, 2001 | Sold | $213,500 (asked $217,900) |
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What's my home worth? →About this home
Located in the heart of Carolina Heights, this corner-lot property offers historic charm paired with rare income potential. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, complemented by a 720 sqft one-bedroom, GORGEOUS, garage apartment built by Tongue & Groove. Certainly, ideal for rental income, property caretaker quarters, guests, a private office, and the list goes on! Major improvements include a NEW ROOF (12/2025), RO water in kitchen, newer HVAC systems, 2 working gas fire places in primary, natural gas firepit outside, car charging station, gas stove in garage, new screened(copper screen) in porch, and updated fixtures. The approximately ¼-acre corner lot features mature landscaping, established trees, and a second fenced area off the garage apartment, enhancing privacy, potential, and functionality. Centrally located near downtown Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, parks and trails, medical centers, schools, shopping, and dining, this is a standout opportunity combining location, flexibility, and recent capital improvements. ~A unique opportunity combining flexibility, location, and recent capital upgrades~
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1903
- Lot
- 0.25 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Community
- Carolina Heights
- County
- New Hanover
- Stories
- 2
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
- Water
- Public
- Property tax
- $3,877 / year (2025)
- MLS #
- 100550834
Features
Inside
- High Ceilings
- Bookcases
- Kitchen Island
- 2nd Kitchen
- Apt/Suite
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Pantry
- Basement
- Blinds/Shades
- Built-in Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Gas Log
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Outside
- Gas Log
- Corner Lot
- Landscaped
- None
Community
- Sidewalks
Parking
- Workshop in Garage
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- On Street
- Detached
- Gravel
- Garage Door Opener
- Lighted
- Off Street
- On Site
- Garage
Heating & cooling
- Fireplace(s)
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Natural Gas
- Wood Stove
- Central Air
Directions to 1801 Chestnut Street
Driving south on Market St., turn right on 17th St., right on Chestnut St., 1801 is a block up on the left. On-street parking or gravel parking in front of the garage.
Schools
- Elementary
- Snipes
- Middle
- Williston
- High
- New Hanover
As listed in the MLS (New Hanover). School assignments can change — confirm with the district for this address.
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About 1801 Chestnut Street
1801 Chestnut Street is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,994 square feet, built in 1903, on 0.25 acres in Carolina Heights, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28405.
2 other homes are for sale in Carolina Heights right now (median asking $612,500); 9 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $490,000, typically in about 37 days.
Across ZIP 28405, 258 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $365,750.
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 1801 Chestnut Street
How much is 1801 Chestnut Street?
1801 Chestnut Street sold for $880,000 on June 8, 2026 (last asking price $899,999). It is not for sale now.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1801 Chestnut Street have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 2,994 square feet.
What neighborhood is 1801 Chestnut Street in?
Carolina Heights, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Carolina Heights?
9 homes sold in Carolina Heights in the last 12 months, at a median price of $490,000.
When was 1801 Chestnut Street built?
1903.
Who is the listing broker for 1801 Chestnut Street?
Ivester Jackson Christie's (MLS #100550834).