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$1,400 / Month

729 Princess St

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Wilmington, NC 28401

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Beds Baths Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 654 SF

About This Property

In the heart of the SODA POP Historic District. you'll find this truly unique 1 BR apt situated in the former Montgomery grocery store building at the corner of Princess and 8th Streets. This artsy unit is called the ''Temple'' apt as it has been customized-with high coffered ceiling with intricate details, custom paint, and a beautiful, oversized, imported Moroccan Temple door which is the focal point of the living room. Refinished, hardwood floors lead you through the apartment. The kitchen has been re-designed with new counter tops, cabinets, dishwasher and cozy nook and the bath has been updated with a vintage vanity. No one else will ever have the unique features this apartment offers! The convenient Downtown location is within walking distance to the Cape Fear River, restaurants, breweries, and more. You'll appreciate the quiet and drama free environment. . Applicants must have two years positive rental history, one month security deposit, first month's rent, and acceptable screening. There are on site laundry facilities and a security code entrance to the building.

729 Princess St is a house located in New Hanover County and the 28401 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Hanover County School District attendance zone.

Location
729 Princess St, Wilmington,
NC 28401
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Under 30 minutes

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Neighborhood

Under the 100-year-old oaks lining the streets of Wilmington's Carolina Heights neighborhood, renters can find gracious bungalows, colonial and Tudor revival homes, and cottages, as well as a variety of more modern low-rise apartment buildings. Sitting about two miles north of downtown Wilmington along the Northeast Cape Fear River, Carolina Heights avoids a cookie-cutter feel and brings people out to stroll their historic district.

Head to the river walk along the Cape Fear River or to Mary Bridgers Park to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, or join your neighbors in one of the regular block parties that pop up in Carolina Heights. Just to the east of Carolina Heights, you can find some of Wilmington's top restaurants running up and down Front Street. Pick up cupcakes with unexpected flavors at the Peppered Cupcake, or treat yourself to homemade ice cream or fudge at Kilwin's.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 751-754 Sq Ft $1,374 $1,628 $2,511
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1067-1069 Sq Ft $1,375 $1,865 $2,760
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1626 Sq Ft $1,450 $2,060 $2,250
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1150 Sq Ft $1,850 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cape Fear C.C., Downtown
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
UNC Wilmington
Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
Cape Fear C.C., North Campus
Drive: 19 min 10.3 mi
729 Princess St is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Cape Fear C.C., Downtown. It is also near UNC Wilmington and Cape Fear C.C., North Campus.
Schools
Rachel Freeman Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Nearby
Annie H Snipes Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
377 Students
Attendance Zone
Williston Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
683 Students
Attendance Zone
New Hanover High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,466 Students
Attendance Zone
Wilmington Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,000 Students
Nearby
Calvary Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
114 Students
Nearby
Hill School Of Wilmington
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
20 Students
Nearby
St. James Day School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
10 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

729 Princess St is near Wilmington International, located 6.1 miles or 15 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Wilmington International
 Drive: 15 min 6.1 mi

Walkability Near 729 Princess St Wilmington, NC 28401

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 729 Princess St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Castle Street Plaza
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
The Cotton Exchange
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Market Street Shopping Center
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
729 Princess St has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
 Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Children's Museum of Wilmington
 Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
New Hanover County Arboretum
 Drive: 12 min 7.0 mi
Airlie Gardens
 Drive: 15 min 8.1 mi
729 Princess St has 4 parks within 8.1 miles, including Cape Fear Museum of History & Science, Children's Museum of Wilmington, and New Hanover County Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Wilmington Treatment Center
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Strategic Behavioral Center - Leland
Drive: 14 min 9.4 mi
729 Princess St has 3 hospitals within 9.4 miles, the nearest is New Hanover Regional Medical Center which is 3.2 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Fisher Air Force Station
Drive: 35 min 20.2 mi
New River Marine Corps Air Station
Drive: 76 min 48.5 mi
Camp Lejeune Marine Base
Drive: 94 min 62.3 mi
729 Princess St has 3 military bases within 62.3 miles, the nearest is Fort Fisher Air Force Station which is 20.2 miles away and a 35 minute drive.

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