2 W Henderson Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
$2,000,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,553
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
4,008
Status:
Pending
Current Price:
$2,000,000
List Date:
4/22/2026
Last Modified:
10/29/2026
Overview
Description
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If you've ever walked The Loop on Wrightsville Beach, you already know this cottage. Perched on its iconic corner lot, 2 W Henderson Street is one of those properties that makes people slow down, look twice, and wonder what it would be like to call it home. Known locally as ''Sand Crab Cottage,'' this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom coastal retreat has a presence that few beach properties can claim. The generous front porch practically commands you to sit down, breathe in the salt air, and let the island do what it does best. Inside, a vaulted great room with exposed ceiling beams sets a tone that is at once relaxed and refined. A large communal dining table anchors the space, flanked by comfortable seating and cheerful coastal details that give the home a warmth no staging could replicate. The main level features two king bedrooms sharing a full bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Upstairs, a flexible guest room with two queen beds and its own full bath offers space for family, friends, or future rental guests. The kitchen is built for real cooking: gas range, generous prep space, and seamless flow to a shaded outdoor dining area made for long summer evenings. And then there's the location. A short walk to the beach. A short walk to Johnny Mercer's Pier. An easy stroll to shops and restaurants. Head to the far west end of Henderson Street and you'll find a landing with direct access to Banks Channel. The beloved Little Free Library on the corner has become a neighborhood landmark in its own right. This is not just a house on Wrightsville Beach. This is the one people remember.
Listing Details MLS# 100568758
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- Marketing Start Date
- 2026-04-20
- Listing Price
- 2000000
- List Price/SqFt
- 1287.83
- Stipulation of Sale
- Standard
Location Information
- Street #
- 2
- Pre Direction
- W
- Street Name
- Henderson
- Street Suffix
- Street
- County
- New Hanover
- State/Province
- NC
- Zip Code
- 28480
- City Limits
- Yes
- Marketing City
- Wrightsville Beach
- Subdivision
- Not In Subdivision
- Secondary Subdivision
- N/A
Remarks and Showing
- Directions to Property
- Cross the WB Drawbridge via Causeway Drive. Continue straight on Causeway and you will reach a 2nd bridge. Continue straight, Henderson St will be on your left and the property is the first on your right.
- Sign on Property
- Yes
Property Exterior Info
- New Construction
- No
- Lot Acres
- 0.09
- Lot SqFt
- 4008
- Lot Dimensions
- 50' x 80'
- Waterfront
- No
- Waterview
- No
- Horses Y/N
- No
- Location Type
- Island
Property Interior Info
- SqFt - Heated (Primary)
- 1553
- Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
- 1553
- # Rooms
- 7
- # Baths - Full
- 2
- # Baths - Total
- 2
- # Bedrooms
- 3
- Master Bedroom Level
- Primary Living Area
- Stories Total
- 2
- Fireplace Y/N
- Yes
Legal Taxes
- Year Built
- 1971
More Information
Status Change Info
- Under Contract Date
- 2026-04-21
Fuel Tank
- Above or Below Ground
- Above Ground
- Fuel Type
- Propane
- In Use
- Yes
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Lessor Name and Contact
- Sharp Energy | (910)-794-4053
Entry Level Information
- Entry Level
- Yes
Current Service Providers
- Fuel Vendor Provider
- Sharp Energy
HOA and Neigh Amenities
- Club Membership
- None Selected
Property Features
Frontage Type:
See Remarks
View Type:
None
Construction:
Wood Frame
Exterior Finish:
Wood Siding
Fencing:
Fenced; Full; Wood
Foundation:
Crawl Space
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank
Parking Features:
On Site; Paved
Patio and Porch Features:
Front Porch
Pool Features:
None
Roof:
Metal
Levels:
One and One Half
Lot Features:
Corner Lot; Landscaped
Cooling:
Central Air
Heating:
Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source:
Propane
Utilities:
Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer:
Municipal Sewer
Water Source:
Municipal Water
Fireplace Features:
Brick; Great Room
Flooring:
Carpet; Tile
Interior Features:
Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; High Ceilings; Master Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Dining Room Type:
Combination
Rooms:
Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Loft
Terms:
Cash; Conventional
Room Information
| Room Name | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | Unknown |
| Bedroom 2 | Unknown |
| Bedroom 3 | Unknown |
| Living Room | Unknown |
| Kitchen | Unknown |
| Loft | Unknown |
| Dining Room | Unknown |
IDX
Listing Office:
Intracoastal Realty Corporation
Last Updated: October - 29 - 2026
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