Unimproved Land at 8196 River Road SE, Southport, NC 28461
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$1,200,000

8196 River Road SE, Southport, NC 28461
Southport, NC 28461
Listed by Katherine Wooten · Southport Realty, Inc.
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About this home

8.2 Acres of Prime Commercial & Residential Development Opportunity Near Southport, NC! LOCATION. VISIBILITY. ACCESSIBILITY. ACREAGE. OPPORTUNITY! Discover 8.2 acres of strategically positioned property along the highly traveled River Road (NC Highway 87) and Bethel Road corridor, just minutes from historic downtown Southport and the beaches of Oak Island. Offering a combination of commercial and low-density residential zoning, this exceptional property presents an exciting opportunity for investors, developers, entrepreneurs, and business owners looking to establish a presence in one of Brunswick County's growing coastal markets. Add Parcel ID: 2050000306 to your offer. This is 2 Parcels in 1 sale. FRONTAGE & ACCESS SET THIS PROPERTY APART! With 166 feet of prominent frontage along River Road and three separate access points along Bethel Road, measuring approximately 60 feet, 85 feet, and 652 feet, the possibilities for designing an efficient commercial operation are particularly appealing. Imagine a highly visible storefront or business entrance along River Road, complemented by access from Bethel Road for commercial vehicles, equipment, deliveries, parking, and potential circulation through the property. This configuration offers flexibility for businesses requiring both customer-facing visibility and operational space, subject to applicable approvals. 8.2 ACRES WITH ROOM TO GROW! The front portion is commercially zoned (C-LD), while the rear portion is designated for low-density residential use. Buyers interested in expanding commercial use into the residential portion may explore rezoning through Brunswick County's established application and approval process. Potential concepts include neighborhood retail, professional offices, restaurants, cafés, contractor operations, equipment storage, boutique commercial development, or a combination of commercial and residential uses, subject to zoning and permitting requirements. POSITIONED FOR THE FUTURE! Located along the NC-87/NC-133 and Dosher Cutoff area, this property benefits from proximity to established neighborhoods, expanding residential communities, major employers, and popular coastal destinations. Nearby attractions and employment centers include Duke Energy's Brunswick Nuclear Plant, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, Cape Fear Regional Jetport, Smithville District Park, and the shopping areas surrounding Lowe's and Walmart. Just approximately 10 minutes from Oak Island and minutes from Southport's celebrated waterfront, restaurants, shops, and historic charm, this location offers access to both year-round residents and coastal visitors. ADDITIONAL VALUE & DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! County water and sewer connections should be available; buyers should confirm capacity, accessibility, and connection requirements with Brunswick County Utilities. A survey and a wetlands study report states that there are no wetlands on the property - information is available in the MLS Documents section. Properties offering this combination of acreage, highway exposure, multiple road access points, and proximity to Southport and Oak Island deserve serious consideration. Bring your vision, explore the possibilities, and position your investment for the future of coastal Brunswick County! Buyers and buyers' agents are responsible for independent due diligence regarding zoning, rezoning potential, permitted uses, access, utilities, surveys, development requirements, and all necessary governmental approvals. Contact Brunswick County Development Services and Brunswick County Utilities at 800-442-7033 for additional information. Add Parcel ID: 2050000306 to your offer. This is 2 Parcels in 1 sale.

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100612887
Property type
Unimproved Land
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
October 28, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
166
Lot size
8.27 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
Southport Elementary
2.43 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
432
Student:teacher ratio
13.9:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
Middle
South Brunswick Middle
3.48 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
636
Student:teacher ratio
17.2:1
District
Brunswick County Schools
High
Brunswick County Early College
12.71 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
365
Student:teacher ratio
33.2:1
District
Brunswick County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Southport'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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

35
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Market position

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

On the market 2 days -- 133 fewer days than Southport's current average of 135 days.
For reference, the median list price across 477 active listings in Southport right now is $395,000.

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$240,000 down
$960,000 loan
Principal & interest$6,227
Property tax (est.)$1,000
Home insurance (est.)$150

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