$1,550,000

About this home

RARE FIND! ICW FRONT LIVING! THE RARE COMBINATION OF PRIVACY & CONVENIENCE WHERE THE PACE SLOWS DOWN, THE VIEWS TAKE CENTER STAGE, AND EVERY DAY FEELS LIKE A GETAWAY.COME EXPERIENCE THIS MAGICAL SETTING FOR YOURSELF--YOU TRULY HAVE TO SEE IT TO APPRECIATE IT! Tucked away at a quiet dead-end road and shared with only 11 other homes, this intracoastal waterfront setting offers a rare sense of peace, privacy, and tranquility. Relax beneath the shade of the magnificent old oak tree while enjoying the water just steps away. Spend your days watching dolphins play, fish jump, boats pass by, fishing off of your personal floating dock, or NO LAUNCHING, NO WAITING, JUST STEP ONTO YOUR BOAT AND START ENJOYING THE WATER. Nearby oyster beds add to the natural coastal setting, making this a truly special place to experience waterfront living at it's finest. Discover the rare opportunity to own an ICW property where breathtaking water views,instant access to the waterway,privacy, and potential come together. This prized stretch of ICW is among the most sought after in the area. The home overlooks a tranquil channel,which has been recently re-dredged. It connects to the ICW specifically at buoy marker 103 creating a stunning ever-changing waterfront backdrop, including unobstructed and exceptional views of Lea Island and the Atlantic in the distance. Natural light pours throughout the home, creating a warm inviting atmosphere. The beautiful oak steps meet you as you walk inside the foyer. Gather around the cozy wood burning fireplace on chilly evenings, or enjoy the beautifully appointed kitchen featuring solid-wood custom cabinetry and granite countertops. The home offers a formal dining room, charming breakfast nook, and spacious family room- perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Just waiting for your special touches to make these spaces your own. This home is liveable and comfortable in its current condition, allowing its new owners to move in and enjoy the property immediately while taking their time to make updates and personalize the home to their own taste and lifestyle. The possibilities are here without the pressure of having to complete everything all at once. From nearly every vantage point, enjoy gorgeous panoramic views of the ICW The existing sun porch takes full advantage of the scenery and could potentially be transformed into a stunning year-round space to relax, entertain,, and take in the ever-changing waterfront views. The enclosed room over the garage offers another exciting opportunity. With its own entrance and exit, this versatile space could potentially be configured as an accessory apartment, guest quarters, or mother in law suite with the addition of a kitchen and bath, subject to applicable zoning and building requirements. While this home would benefit from updating, its solid construction and extraordinary location provide an outstanding opportunity for a buyer with vision to renovate and personalize it to their own taste. Adding to the appeal is the properties remarkable history of remaining FLOOD FREE through some of the area's most significant hurricanes, providing an impressive history of resilience in its waterfront setting. It offers a transferable flood policy of $1201 per year as a primary home. This is a property for someone who appreciates location, privacy, views, solid construction, and potential. Whether you're looking for a peaceful waterfront retreat, a full-time coastal residence, or a home you can thoughtfully update over time, this unique Intracoastal setting offers an opportunity that is increasingly difficult to find. Low neighborhood association dues for road and waterfront maintenance as well . Conveniently located with easy access to award- winning Topsail area schools, local shopping, and dining, area beaches, and nearby Historic Downtown Wilmington.

Highlights

Property details

MLS

Hive MLS

MLS #

100601660

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

Hampstead

Status

Active

Days on market

46

On market date

September 5, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

3

Garage spaces

1

Parking spaces

4

Lot size

0.34 acres

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.