23 Cape Fear Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461
$4,550,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
4,555
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
39,204
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$4,550,000
List Date:
3/09/2026
Last Modified:
4/03/2026
Overview
Description
Along Cape Fear Trail on Bald Head Island, this architecturally distinctive beachfront residence captures sweeping Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River views from one of West Beach's more expansive homesites. Positioned to take full advantage of its setting, the home enjoys panoramic coastal vistas throughout the day and remarkable sunset skies as the sun drops over the Cape Fear River each evening.
Designed by Jay DeChesere and built by Telesis Company, the home blends coastal modern architecture with functional flexibility. The open living area is filled with natural light and multiple vantage points toward the surrounding water and maritime landscape. Soaring ceilings, exposed structural trusses, and expansive windows create a dramatic architectural centerpiece while maintaining warmth and livability throughout the space.
A gourmet kitchen equipped with Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking cooking appliances, polished chrome accents, and bamboo cabinetry allows daily living and entertaining to unfold with ease. The generous island and surrounding workspace provide ample room for gathering, cooking, and hosting.
Situated on a beautifully landscaped and irrigated .9 acre homesite, outdoor living is central to the experience of the property. Expansive first and second story decks capture both ocean and river views, creating generous spaces to relax, dine, and gather. A beach facing screened porch offers year round enjoyment, while a private boardwalk leads directly to West Beach and miles of shoreline beyond.
The home features two distinctive primary suites, each with separate entry doors and direct access to porches or upper decks. Spacious bathrooms and walk in closets provide comfort and privacy, while a double sided propane fireplace and adjoining sitting area create inviting spaces for quiet retreat. Additional guest bedrooms with full baths offer generous accommodations for family and visitors, making the home well suited for multigenerational living and visiting guests. The home has proven that it can hold both intimacy and scale while maintaining warmth, functionality, and hospitality.
Thoughtful upgrades have been made to enhance long term resilience, protection, and livability. All windows are high grade Andersen products and exterior doors feature triple lock closures. Windows and glass doors are protected by motorized, programmable roll down aluminum shutters with manual backup systems, providing comprehensive storm protection while also improving insulation, reducing noise, and enhancing overall energy efficiency.
Additional enhancements include a temperature controlled wine room with beverage cooler, home gym, second full refrigerator, upgraded kitchen appliances, new washer and dryer, two new HVAC units, fresh interior and exterior paint, an outdoor rain shower enclosure, and upgraded storage areas with lighting and shelving.
The property offers the rare combination of beachfront privacy and convenient access to the heart of island life, with the Bald Head Island Club, marina, restaurants, market, and ferry landing all within easy reach. The expansive homesite and dual ocean and river views provide an uncommon sense of privacy and openness among Bald Head Island homes.
Homes offering this combination of beachfront setting, architectural pedigree, and sweeping ocean and river views seldom become available within Bald Head Island's protected coastal landscape.
A coveted Bald Head Island Club Full membership is available for separate purchase, providing access to golf, dining, tennis, pickleball, and social amenities. The home conveys furnished and thoughtfully outfitted for immediate enjoyment, including two golf carts, with select artwork and personal exclusions as noted.
Open Houses
- Today, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Tomorrow, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Listing Details MLS# 100558974
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Construction Type
- Stick Built
- Delayed Marketing?
- No
- Marketing Start Date
- 2026-03-09
- Listing Price
- 4550000
- List Price/SqFt
- 998.9
- Stipulation of Sale
- Standard
Location Information
- Street #
- 23
- Street Name
- Cape Fear
- Street Suffix
- Trail
- County
- Brunswick
- State/Province
- NC
- Zip Code
- 28461
- City Limits
- Yes
- Marketing City
- Bald Head Island
- Subdivision
- Stage I
Remarks and Showing
- Directions to Property
- From marina, take south bald head wynd, turn right onto Cape Fear Trail, and left at the fork. The home will be on your right.
- Sign on Property
- Yes
Property Exterior Info
- New Construction
- No
- Lot Acres
- 0.9
- Lot SqFt
- 39204
- Lot Dimensions
- 200x150x200x150
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Waterview
- Yes
- Location Type
- Mainland
Property Interior Info
- SqFt - Heated (Primary)
- 4555
- Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
- 4555
- # Rooms
- 13
- # Baths - Full
- 4
- # Baths - Half
- Yes
- # Baths - Total
- 5
- # Bedrooms
- 4
- Master Bedroom Level
- Primary Living Area
- ud_i_10
- 3
- Fireplace Y/N
- Yes
Legal Taxes
- Year Built
- 2003
More Information
Fuel Tank
- Above or Below Ground
- Below Ground
- Fuel Type
- Propane
- In Use
- Yes
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Fuel Tank
- Yes
Entry Level Information
- Entry Level
- Yes
Current Service Providers
- Fuel Vendor Provider
- Sharp
HOA
- Association Fee 1/Year
- 617
- Association Name
- Bald Head Association
- Association Phone
- 9104574676
Rooms
- Bathroom 1 Level
- First
- Bedroom 3 Level
- First
- Bedroom 4 Level
- First
- Dining Room Level
- First
- Kitchen Level
- First
- Living Room Level
- First
- Master Bedroom Level
- First
- Media Room Level
- First
- Bathroom 1
- Yes
- Bathroom 2
- Yes
- Bathroom 3
- Yes
- Bathroom 4
- Yes
- Bathroom 5
- Yes
- Bedroom 3
- Yes
- Bedroom 4
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Master Bedroom
- Yes
- Media Room
- Yes
Building/Ext Features
- ud_i_08
- 2
Legal & Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value
- 2621080
- Total Real Estate Property Taxes
- 28871.1
- Deed Book
- 5280
- Deed Page
- 667
- Legal
- L-1021-R Bald Head Island Pl-150/36
- Broker Owner
- No
- PID
- 2604G010
- Tax Identifier
- 2604g010
- Plat Book
- 150
- Plat Page
- 36
- Lot #
- 1021
- Special Assessments
- None
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Zoning
- Residential
- HOA
- Yes
- Cobra Zone
- No
- Federal Flood Ins Avlbl
- Yes
- School District
- Brunswick County Schools
- Elementary School
- Southport
- Middle School
- South Brunswick
- High School
- South Brunswick
Garage & Parking
- Attached Garage Spaces
- 2
- Detached Garage Spaces
- 0
- Total # Garage Spaces
- 2
- Total Carport Spaces
- 0
Parking Features
- Additional Parking
- Yes
- Garage Door Opener
- Yes
- Golf Cart Garage
- Yes
- Off Street
- Yes
- On Site
- Yes
- Paved
- Yes
- Underhouse
- Yes
HOA and Neigh Amenities
- Maint - Comm Areas
- Yes
- Club Membership
- Yes
Basement
- Interior Entry
- Yes
Frontage Type
- Oceanfront
- Yes
- River
- Yes
View Type
- Ocean
- Yes
- River
- Yes
- Water
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Style
- See Remarks
- Yes
Lot Water Features
- Deeded Beach Access
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Yes
- Outdoor Shower
- Yes
- Shutters - Board/Hurricane
- Yes
- Shutters - Functional
- Yes
Exterior Finish
- Wood Siding
- Yes
- Shake Siding
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Fencing
- None
- Yes
Foundation
- Pilings
- Yes
Flooring
- Slate
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Covered
- Yes
- Deck
- Yes
- Open
- Yes
- Porch
- Yes
- Screened
- Yes
Pool Features
- None
- Yes
Roof
- Shingle
- Yes
Levels
- Two
- Yes
Road Type/Frontage
- Paved
- Yes
Trash Collection
- City Pick-UP
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
- Zoned
- Yes
Heated SqFt
- 4500 - 4999
- Yes
Heating
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric
- Yes
Water Heater
- Electric
- Yes
Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Yes
- Water Connected
- Yes
Sewer
- Municipal Sewer
- Yes
Water Source
- Municipal Water
- Yes
Appliances/Equip
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Double Oven
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Cooktop
- Yes
- Humidifier/Dehumidifier
- Yes
- Mini Refrigerator
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Fireplace Features
- Bedroom
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
Furnished
- Furnished
- Yes
Interior Features
- Blinds/Shades
- Yes
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
- Entrance Foyer
- Yes
- Furnished
- Yes
- Gas Log
- Yes
- High Ceilings
- Yes
- Kitchen Island
- Yes
- Master Downstairs
- Yes
- Solid Surface
- Yes
- Sound System
- Yes
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Yes
- Walk-in Shower
- Yes
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Yes
Window Features
- Skylight(s)
- Yes
- Storm Window(s)
- Yes
Security Features
- Security System
- Yes
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Yes
Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
- Yes
Dining Room Type
- Combination
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
Property Features
Frontage Type:
Oceanfront; River
View Type:
Ocean; River; Water
Basement:
Interior Entry
Construction:
Wood Frame
Style:
See Remarks
Exterior Features:
Outdoor Grill; Outdoor Shower; Shutters - Board/Hurricane; Shutters - Functional
Exterior Finish:
Wood Siding; Shake Siding
Fencing:
None
Foundation:
Pilings
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank
Parking Features:
Additional Parking; Garage Door Opener; Golf Cart Garage; Off Street; On Site; Paved; Underhouse
Patio and Porch Features:
Covered; Deck; Open; Porch; Screened
Pool Features:
None
Roof:
Shingle
Levels:
Two
Trash Collection:
City Pick-UP
Lot Water Features:
Deeded Beach Access
Cooling:
Central Air; Zoned
Heating:
Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source:
Electric
Water Heater:
Electric
Utilities:
Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer:
Municipal Sewer
Water Source:
Municipal Water
Fireplace Features:
Bedroom; Living Room; Propane
Flooring:
Slate; Tile
Furnished:
Furnished
Interior Features:
Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Furnished; Gas Log; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Solid Surface; Sound System; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features:
Skylight(s); Storm Window(s)
Security Features:
Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features:
Laundry Room
Heated SqFt:
4500 - 4999
Dining Room Type:
Combination; Kitchen
HOA and Neigh Amenities:
Maint - Comm Areas; Club Membership; Club Membership
Rooms:
Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bathroom 5; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Media Room
Terms:
Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Master Bedroom
Level: First
Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: First
Bedroom 4
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Media Room
Level: First
Bathroom 1
Level: First
Laundry
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Listing Office:
Intracoastal Realty
IDX
Last Updated: April - 03 - 2026
Copyright 2024 NCRMLS. All rights reserved. North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service, (NCRMLS), provides content displayed here (“provided content”) on an “as is” basis and makes no representations or warranties regarding the provided content, including, but not limited to those of non-infringement, timeliness, accuracy, or completeness. Individuals and companies using information presented are responsible for verification and validation of information they utilize and present to their customers and clients. NCRMLS will not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from use of the provided content or the products available through Portals, IDX, VOW, and/or Syndication. Recipients of this information shall not resell, redistribute, reproduce, modify, or otherwise copy any portion thereof without the expressed written consent of NCRMLS.