Welcome to the Swinson -Dowe house, a well maintained craftsman bungalow in the beautiful Carolina Heights neighborhood. This home has large living areas but a cozy feel, with three separate living rooms, a formal dining room, and a downstairs master suite. Kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space and a breakfast nook that flows into french doors to the back yard. Two bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. A bright, sunny and comfortable day-to-day living and spacious accommodating for entertaining. The porch is a great outside space but an elevated deck could easily be added. The huge, fenced backyard is a dog's dream! Alley access, off-street parking.
Sold for $490,000
$490,000
1609 Grace Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
3beds
2,145sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$545,200 Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$2,760 Estimated rent
Home value
$545,200
$512,000 - $583,000
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Alley accessElevated deckWell maintained craftsman bungalowBeautiful carolina heights neighborhoodPlenty of cabinet spaceGreat outside spaceFrench doors
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Listed by:
Wade S Wilson 910-619-3502,
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown
Bought with:
Greg Barber, 208321
Barber Realty Group Inc.
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100424816
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.
Originating MLS: Cape Fear Realtors MLS, Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Sunroom, Office, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 18
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Sunroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 22 x 9
Heating
- Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
Features
- Master Downstairs, High Ceilings, Solid Surface, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: None
- Attic: Storage
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,145
- Total interior livable area: 2,145 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: None, Shutters - Board/Hurricane
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47 x 188
Details
- Parcel number: R04814021008000
- Zoning: R-7
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic District,Historic Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Carolina Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $327,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,769
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2024 | Sold | $490,000-2%$228/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100424816 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2024 | Pending sale | $500,000$233/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100424816 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $500,000+72.7%$233/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #100424816 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2007 | Sold | $289,500+122.7%$135/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #30380456 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2006 | Sold | $130,000$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,940 +3.1% | $499,500 +52.4% |
| 2024 | $2,851 +3% | $327,700 |
| 2023 | $2,769 -0.6% | $327,700 |
| 2022 | $2,785 -0.7% | $327,700 |
| 2021 | $2,804 +16.9% | $327,700 +43.9% |
| 2020 | $2,400 | $227,800 |
| 2019 | $2,400 | $227,800 |
| 2018 | $2,400 +33.3% | $227,800 |
| 2017 | $1,800 -6.3% | $227,800 +31.4% |
| 2016 | $1,920 +4.6% | $173,300 |
| 2015 | $1,835 +4.4% | $173,300 |
| 2014 | $1,757 | $173,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $173,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $173,300 -3.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $179,020 |
| 2010 | -- | $179,020 |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | $84,210 |
| 2004 | -- | $84,210 |
| 2003 | -- | $84,210 |
| 2002 | -- | $84,210 |
| 2001 | -- | $84,210 |
| 2000 | -- | $84,210 |
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Neighborhood: Northside
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- 5/10Annie H Snipes ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- Wilmington
- 28401
- Northside
- 1609 Grace Street
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