Wilmington · Soda Pop District

1931, reimagined.

Historic lofts and street-level workspaces, restored with a quiet respect for what was already here.

01 / The address

Original character.
A completely new chapter.

Built in 1931 as a neighborhood commercial building, 1202 Chestnut has been rebuilt into five distinct spaces, with two upper-level lofts and two street-level workspaces currently offered for lease.

12′ceilings
8′interior + entry doors
10′tiled showers
5distinct spaces
The restored brick facade of 1202 Chestnut Street in daylight
1202 Chestnut StreetWilmington, North Carolina
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Upper-level one-bedroom lofts

Live above
the ordinary.

Two available, light-filled lofts in Wilmington's Soda Pop District pair exposed brick and dramatic proportions with practical details that make everyday living work.

  • Upper-level · approximately 512 sq. ft. · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
  • Approximately 12′ × 10′ bedroom
  • 12-foot ceilings throughout
  • 8-foot interior and loft entry doors
  • Walk-in showers tiled to 10 feet
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • High-efficiency climate control for year-round comfort and lower energy costs
  • Water and trash included
  • Street parking
  • Pets considered · 65 lb max · $40/mo
Each one-bedroom loft$1,750/mo
02

Street-level commercial suites

Give your work
a real address.

Two ground-floor suites offer historic texture, clean modern systems, and a front door in one of Wilmington's most active creative districts.

  • Front glass suite prioritized for leasing
  • Strong street presence and natural light
  • 12-month minimum · 2–4 years preferred
  • Qualified tenant upfit considered
  • Use and upfit subject to owner approval
Front · Chestnut-facing$1,900/mo
Rear commercial office$1,750/mo

02 / The transformation

Drag through
the restoration.

The storefront was stripped back, structurally rebuilt, and composed again around the bones of the original building.

Restored storefront after construction
Storefront before restoration
BeforeAfter
Original design study · 00:13

03 / From drawing to detail

A careful rebuild,
not a cover-up.

Walls were opened, brick was exposed and preserved, and every loft and commercial space was re-planned around light, scale, and the building's original rhythm.

Original masonryPorcelain tileMatte-black fixturesWarm wood cabinetryQuartz surfacesCustom glass showers12-foot ceilings8-foot doors
Aerial view from 1202 Chestnut Street toward downtown Wilmington
1202 Chestnut StreetDowntown Wilmington beyond

05 / The neighborhood

Close to downtown.
In a district of its own.

Walkable to the creative businesses, food, and neighborhood energy of Wilmington's Soda Pop District, with downtown only minutes away.

1202 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
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