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); 10 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $557,500, typically in about 37 days.
Across ZIP 28405, 260 3-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $367,750.
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?
10 homes sold in Carolina Heights in the last 12 months, at a median price of $557,500.
When was 1801 Chestnut Street built?
1903.
Who is the listing broker for 1801 Chestnut Street?
Ivester Jackson Christie's (MLS #100550834).