1518 CAROLINE ST Fredericksburg, VA 22401
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,910 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,910 sqft
Price per Sqft $400
Subdivision Historic District
MLS Listing ID VAFB2010804
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,910
Year Built 1898
Available Date 2026-07-31
Annual Tax Amount $6,373
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 6,100 Sqft
Acres 0.14
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Located in Fredericksburg's Historic Downtown District, the home places the city's best attractions just outside your door. Stroll to locally owned restaurants, boutiques, parks, galleries, and year-round community events while enjoying the charm of one of Virginia's most celebrated historic neighborhoods. Just across Caroline Street, French John's Wharf provides convenient access to the Rappahannock River for both recreation and a connection to Fredericksburg's rich history. Whether casting a line at a favorite local fishing spot, launching a kayak or paddleboard, or simply taking in the river views, this unique amenity is just steps from your front door. Looking for more River and green space accessibility, Old Mill Park is within easy reach with playgrounds, pavilions and designated river access.
Inside, natural light fills spacious rooms where original hardwood floors, beautifully preserved and never refinished, showcase the craftsmanship and character that have defined this home for generations, along with timeless millwork and architectural details reflect the home's rich history. The main level offers exceptional flexibility with a bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office with its own rear entrance. The kitchen flows easily into the home's gathering spaces, creating a comfortable setting for everyday living and entertaining alike.
Upstairs, four additional bedrooms include a spacious primary suite with an updated bath featuring a walk-in shower and two closets with one being a walk-in closet. A second full bath on the hall next to the laundry room serves the remaining bedrooms.
Beyond its historic character, the home has been carefully maintained with significant upgrades and mechanical updates, including a new furnace (2024), water heater (2020), and HVAC system (2018), allowing the next owner to enjoy the home's history with added confidence.
Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard, fountain and brick patio create a private outdoor garden retreat, while the detached two-car garage with electricity provides a rare downtown amenity with endless possibilities for parking, storage, hobbies, a workshop, or future EV charging.
Offering five bedrooms, three full baths, timeless character, and an exceptional downtown location, 1518 Caroline Street is more than a historic home—it's an opportunity to write the next chapter of one of Fredericksburg's most recognizable residences.
Location
State VA
County Fredericksburg City
Zoning R4
Rooms
Basement Interior Access, Partial, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Combination, Drainage System, English, Outside Entrance
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Other, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Radiator, Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Other, Non-Functioning
Inclusions 2 bookcases in front room, radiator covers in dining room, shelves/tables in cellar, 1 propane fire-pit, 3 stone planters
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Features Other, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Side Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fully, Wrought Iron
Water Access N
View River, City
Roof Type Metal,Hip,Pitched
Accessibility 32\"+ wide Doors, 36\"+ wide Halls
Porch Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2910
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Plaster Walls,Dry Wall,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 7789-07-3341
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2910
Security Features Security System,Monitored
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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