Single Family Residence at 138 Beach Road S, Wilmington, NC 28411, Wilmington
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$4,395,000

138 Beach Road S, Wilmington, NC 28411
Wilmington, NC 28411
Listed by Nick Phillips Group · Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,436 sqft
Year built
1978

About this home

Oceanfront offerings on Figure Eight Island are increasingly rare, and opportunities of this nature are seldom available. Set within North Carolina's most exclusive private island community, 138 Beach Road South offers a canvas with 100 feet of direct beach frontage, sweeping ocean views, and an extraordinary setting defined by privacy, natural beauty, and the understated character that has made Figure Eight Island one of the East Coast's most treasured coastal enclaves. For those considering the property with an eye toward the future, a comprehensive survey was completed in July 2025, along with preliminary architectural plans by acclaimed Kersting Architecture envisioning an approximately 4,900-square-foot custom residence. These materials offer an intriguing vision to imagine the future possibilities for this exceptional property. In the meantime, the charming four-bedroom, three-bath classic Figure Eight cottage offers the opportunity to begin enjoying the island immediately. The home captures the relaxed character of an earlier era on Figure Eight, with a bright, open main living area, spacious kitchen, expansive wraparound decks, and beautiful ocean views. Dual garages and a lower-level guest suite add functionality, while three additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family and friends. Perhaps most appealing is the luxury of time the existing cottage affords. A new owner can enjoy mornings overlooking the ocean, days on the beach, and evenings with family and friends while thoughtfully considering the property's next chapter. With its direct beach frontage, remarkable views, existing cottage, and architectural work already undertaken to explore its future potential, 138 Beach Road South represents an increasingly rare opportunity to capture a special piece of Figure Eight Island.

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS #
100604838
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Figure Eight Island
Status
Active
Days on market
19
On market date
September 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.57 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
4.43 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
450
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
New Hanover County Schools
Middle
Holly Shelter Middle
10.13 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
885
Student:teacher ratio
15.5:1
District
New Hanover County Schools
High
Emsley A Laney High
7.24 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
2,114
Student:teacher ratio
17.9:1
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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

39
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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Est. monthly payment
$26,617/mo
$879,000 down
$3,516,000 loan
Principal & interest$22,805
Property tax (est.)$3,663
Home insurance (est.)$150

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