$985,000
About this home
A beautifully preserved Bald Head Island memory, waiting for its next chapter. Positioned just moments from South Beach and the BHI Club, Villa 21 offers a rare opportunity to own one of Bald Head Island's most charming and authentic coastal retreats. Thoughtfully maintained through the years, this beloved villa captures the essence of island living while offering buyers the freedom to enjoy it exactly as it is or create their own vision over time. Vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, abundant natural light, and water views from nearly every room create an atmosphere that feels both relaxed and timeless. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen spaces are designed for gathering, while multiple sleeping areas comfortably accommodate family and guests. A loft retreat, generous outdoor living spaces, and elevated vantage points throughout the home further enhance the connection to the surrounding coastal landscape. From sunrise coffee overlooking the water to evenings spent returning from the beach, the setting encourages a slower pace and a deeper appreciation for island life. The beach, club amenities, golf, dining, and recreation are all conveniently nearby, making this an exceptional location for both personal enjoyment and rental potential. Unlike many properties that have been extensively reimagined, Villa 21 retains the character and warmth that made Bald Head Island so beloved in the first place. The soaring ceilings, original architectural details, and enduring coastal design create a sense of nostalgia that cannot be replicated. For buyers seeking a turnkey coastal getaway, the home is ready to be enjoyed immediately. For those with a future vision, the property offers an exceptional canvas in one of the island's most desirable and convenient locations. Because while finishes can always be changed, location, views, character, and the feeling of a place are irreplaceable. Villa 21 is more than a beach house. It's an opportunity to experience Bald Head Island the way generations have fallen in love with it for decades.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 100583107
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- BHI Stage I Villas
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 116
- On market date
- October 2, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.06 acres
Location
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student:teacher ratio
- 33.2:1
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Bald Head Island'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).
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