26 Cape Fear Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 (MLS# 100514303)

26 Cape Fear Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461

$1,485,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,529 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,208 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,485,000 List Date: 6/25/2025 Last Modified: 3/30/2026

Overview

Description

Flush with Architectural Style and resembling a Historic Coastal Retreat is the home at 26 Cape Fear Trail on Bald Head Island. Situated on over a half-acre of land and steps from a beach access that overlooks the Cape Fear River, this maritime home is definitely a unique find. Lush landscaping invites you down a long drive to the entry courtyard. A detached cart barn houses two golf carts that convey with the home. The antique-like entry door welcomes you into the comfortable open concept living space complete with dining area, well-appointed kitchen, large walk-in pantry with laundry, and a cozy family room with wood burning fireplace. A screened porch completes the living spaces bringing the outdoors in. Just around the corner is the in-law suite boasting a sitting room, screened porch, and bedroom suite with plenty of storage and full bath. A quaint powder room finishes off this floor. Upstairs you'll find two spacious guest rooms that share a nautical-like full bath. The front gue ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100514303

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2025-06-18
Listing Price: 1575000
List Price/SqFt: 622.78
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 26
Street Name: Cape Fear
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Bald Head Island
Subdivision: BHI (Bald Head Island)
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Ferry Landing, take Marina Wynd to right onto WBHW. Turn right onto Cape Fear Trail. Home is first one on the right.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.51
Lot SqFt: 22208
Lot Dimensions: F-150', R-132', B-147', L-162'
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Horses Y/N: No
Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2529
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2529
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 4
# Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1996

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-08-24
Sold Date: 2025-09-24

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 593
Association Name: Bald Head Association
Association Phone: 9104574676

Property Features

View Type: Ocean; River Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Fiber Cement Fencing: Partial Foundation: Pilings Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Gravel Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Patio; Porch; Screened Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: Two Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Furnished: Furnished Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Furnished; Pantry Heated SqFt: 2400 - 2599 Dining Room Type: Combination HOA and Neigh Amenities: Beach Access; Comm Garden; Dog Park; Maint - Comm Areas; Marina; Restaurant; Trail(s); Waterfront Community Terms: Cash; Conventional

IDX

Listing Office: Tiffany's Beach Properties

Last Updated: March - 30 - 2026

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