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12K and 18K LB Boat Lifts - 8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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Wrap Around Deck ~ 1/10 Mile - 8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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Walk-in wine cellar with refrigeration system and custom door. - 8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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Has en-suite full bath. - 8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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3 Garage Space and 4 Under House Spaces - 8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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Guest house is located near the front of the property. - 8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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Gated Entrance - 8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
Guest House features side screen porch and generator. - 8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
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$4,950,000

8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
Wilmington, NC 28412
Listed by Michelle W Powell · Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage-Midtown
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Living area
7,582 sqft
Year built
2005

About this home

Set among mature oaks above a broad stretch of the Cape Fear River, this 7.8 acre estate offers unparalleled privacy, sweeping water views, and 330 feet of deeded river frontage. A winding drive leads to a Lowcountry inspired home, where expansive windows frame the landscape and French doors open to approximately 3,200 SF of porches and decks. Designed for intimate gatherings and larger celebrations, the riverfront living spaces include a 39-by-20 foot living room, a formal dining room with a walk-in refrigerated wine cellar, and a spacious kitchen with a breakfast area and large island accented by a custom raised walnut bar. The main level primary suite overlooks the river and includes a fireplace, morning bar, and dedicated laundry room. Its bath features a cast iron soaking tub positioned to capture views of the oaks and water, two water closets, a walk-in shower, and an expansive dressing closet. The upper level includes three additional bedroom suites with private porches, along with a coffee bar and second laundry room. A dedicated office with a full bath and an oversized bonus room provide additional flexibility, while an elevator connects all three levels. At the water's edge, a 200 foot private dock with 12,000 and 18,000 pound boat lifts provides access to the river. Covered seating at the end of the dock offers a place to linger over the view and celebrate Wilmington's spectacular sunsets. A detached 1,135 SF guest house includes a living area, full kitchen, one bedroom, one and a half baths, a private screened porch, and a dedicated generator. Ground level amenities at the main house include a three-car garage, carport, and covered watercraft storage. From quiet mornings beneath the oaks to evenings overlooking the river, this estate brings together privacy, gracious living, and a close connection to the water.

Highlights

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Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100609056
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Other
Status
Active
Days on market
11
On market date
October 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
7
Garage spaces
3
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
7.84 acres
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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.

Elementary
Carolina Beach Elementary
2.8 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
409
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
New Hanover County Schools
Middle
Charles P Murray Middle
2.44 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
832
Student:teacher ratio
16.6:1
District
New Hanover County Schools
High
Eugene Ashley High
2.36 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,931
Student:teacher ratio
18.2:1
District
New Hanover County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Wilmington's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

18
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Wilmington, from live MLS data.

On the market 11 days -- 91 fewer days than Wilmington's current average of 102 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,437 active listings in Wilmington right now is $420,000.

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$990,000 down
$3,960,000 loan
Principal & interest$25,684
Property tax (est.)$4,125
Home insurance (est.)$150

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