$905,000
Sold Jun 4, 2026
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,745 sq ft
1902 Market Street
Wilmington, NC, 28403 · Carolina Place
Listed by RE/MAX Essential
Sale details
- Sold price
- $905,000
- Sold on
- Jun 4, 2026
- First listed at
- $925,000
- Sold vs. first asking
- 97.8%
- Days on market
- 24
Earlier at this address
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 | Sold | $745,000 (asked $745,000) |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Sold | $300,000 (asked $299,999) |
| Apr 24, 2006 | Sold | $305,000 (asked $305,000) |
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What's my home worth? →About this home
Welcome to The Smith-Willoughby House, located in the highly desirable Carolina Place neighborhood. Constructed in 1907, this distinguished property occupies three lots--comprising a quarter acre--and features a saltwater cocktail pool, private guest house, and off-street parking. The residence integrates modern amenities while preserving its historic character. The back porch offers a private space for morning coffee, while the front wraparound porch is ideal for afternoon entertaining. The saltwater pool is surrounded by a privacy fence and mature landscaping, including azaleas, camellias, and a rose garden. This move-in ready home has undergone comprehensive updates to all surfaces and systems, including recent electrical and plumbing improvements. Both the interior and exterior were repainted in 2025. The kitchen features new Samsung ''Bespoke'' appliances, complemented by a new washer and dryer in the adjacent hallway. Original heart pine floors are present throughout, with the first floor refinished in 2025. The roof was replaced in 2019, tankless water heaters were added in 2022, and the upstairs HVAC was updated in 2025, ensuring peace of mind. The separate and fully private one-bedroom, one-bath guest house, ''The Golden Girls Cottage,'' produced approximately $50,000 in short- and mid-term rentals in 2025. This structure includes a full kitchen, washer/dryer, private outdoor seating area, and an unfinished loft. Parking is abundant, with two designated spots off the alley and additional street parking on 19th Street. Renovations performed by ''Old School Rebuilders''--noted specialists in historic properties--are evident in the interior. Unique features include a two-story sleeping porch, the original Pullman Elevator (function unknown), built-in shelving, a secret coffee bar under the stairs, and a small cellar suitable for storage or workshop use. Offering one of the larger homes in the area with extensive modern amenities and income-generating opportunities, this property is ideally suited for both residential and home office needs. Enjoy proximity to the historic riverfront downtown, The Cargo District and Soda Pop District, while being 3 miles from the airport and 8 miles to Wrightsville Beach. The Smith-Willoughby House has been meticulously restored and is ready to welcome its' new owners.
Facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1907
- Lot
- 0.25 acres
- Community
- Carolina Place
- County
- New Hanover
- MLS #
- 100566277
Features
Inside
- High Ceilings
- Entrance Foyer
- Solid Surface
- Bookcases
- Kitchen Island
- Apt/Suite
- Walk-in Shower
- Built-in Features
- Cedar Closet(s)
- Tile
- Hardwood
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Disposal
- Dishwasher
Outside
- Front Yard
- Corner Lot
- None
Community
- Basketball Court
- Park
- Playground
Parking
- Gravel
- Off Street
Heating & cooling
- Gas Pack
- Electric
- Forced Air
- Heat Pump
- Natural Gas
- Central Air
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.
About 1902 Market Street
1902 Market Street is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home of about 2,745 square feet, built in 1907, on 0.25 acres in Carolina Place, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28403.
At $925,000, it's 39% above the median asking price ($664,700) of the 258 other 4-bedroom listings for sale in Wilmington today.
That's about $337 per square foot, compared with a Wilmington median of $262.
3 other homes are for sale in Carolina Place right now (median asking $455,000); 19 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $510,000, typically in about 48 days.
Across ZIP 28403, 89 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $680,000.
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What's my home worth? →Questions about 1902 Market Street
How much is 1902 Market Street?
1902 Market Street is listed at $925,000 (about $337 per square foot) as of September 23, 2026. Status: closed.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1902 Market Street have?
4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 2,745 square feet.
What neighborhood is 1902 Market Street in?
Carolina Place, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What have homes sold for in Carolina Place?
19 homes sold in Carolina Place in the last 12 months, at a median price of $510,000.
When was 1902 Market Street built?
1907.
Who is the listing broker for 1902 Market Street?
RE/MAX Essential (MLS #100566277). The Buddy Blake Team can show it to you and answer questions.