23 Island Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

$2,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,274 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,661 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,250,000 List Date: 8/15/2025 Last Modified: 9/19/2025

Description

Welcome to 23 Island Drive on South Harbor Island, arguably Wrightsville's most desirable year-round residential neighborhood. This classic coastal home offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and location—with perpetual water views and an unmatched community vibe. Inside, Caribbean heart pine floors and abundant natural light set a welcoming warm tone. The open living area boasts great water views from nearly every window overlooking the Island Drive Mini Park. A granite-topped kitchen opens to a partially covered rear porch, ideal for dinning al fresco while enjoying Wrightsville's famed ocean cooled evenings. The primary suite includes dramatic water views and is flanked by two private ensuite porches, offering quiet moments of retreat any time of day. Below, a fully enclosed garage and generous covered carport space provide rare storage and ample parking - both invaluable assets at the beach. Additional features: outside shower, hurricane shutters, cedar shake siding, metal roof, structure elevated on pilings, multiple fig trees on site. South Harbor Island is more than a location; it is a lifestyle. Residents gather at the waterfront park for cookouts, sunset watching, and friendly conversation, making this community one of the most tight knit on the island. Whether you're seeking a full time residence or a coastal getaway with incredible bones - 23 Island Drive is a rare opportunity to own in a truly special place.

More Information MLS# 100524023

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 923.48 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Closed Marketing Start Date: 2025-08-08 Listing Price: 2100000 Current Price: $2,250,000

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Wrightsville Beach Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 23 Street Name: Island Street Suffix: Drive County: New Hanover State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28480 Subdivision: Shore Acres Geo Lat: 34.209946 Geo Lon: -77.802821

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: From Wrightsville Beach bridge, keep right to continue on US-76 E/Causeway Dr. Turn right onto Island Dr. Property will be on the left.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.11 Lot Dimensions: 55 x 85 x 55 x 85 Lot SqFt: 4661 Waterfront: No Waterview: Yes Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 2274 # Rooms: 9 # Baths - Full: 3 # Baths - Half: 0 # Baths - Total: 3 Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area Stories: 3 SqFt - Heated (Primary): 2274 # Bedrooms: 4

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 1557900 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 5594.42 Deed Book: 3575 Deed Page: 261 Legal: LOT 82A DEV 1 SHORE ACRES Broker Owner: No PID: R06307-007-002-001 Tax Identifier: R06307-007-002-001 Plat Book: 3 Plat Page: 66 Special Assessments: None Tax Year: 2025 Zoning: R-1 HOA: No Cobra Zone: No School District: New Hanover Elementary School: Wrightsville Beach Middle School: Noble High School: Hoggard

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 1 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 1 Attached Carport Spaces: 1 Total Carport Spaces: 1

Attic

Stairs - Pull Down: 1

View Type

Sound View: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Exterior Features

Outdoor Shower: 1 Shutters - Board/Hurricane: 1

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Fencing

Partial: 1

Foundation

Pilings: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Parking Features

Garage Faces Front: 1 Off Street: 1 On Site: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Stories/Levels

3 Story or More: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: 1 Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Lot Water Features

Second Row: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heated SqFt

2200 - 2399: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Utilities

Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: 1

Water Source

Municipal Water: 1

Appliances/Equip

Dryer: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace

1: 1

Furnished

Unfurnished: 1

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: 1 Kitchen Island: 1

Dining Room Type

Combination: 1

Rooms

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Third Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Third Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: Third Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: Second Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: Second Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: Second Master Bedroom: 1 Master Bedroom Level: Second Other: 1 Other Level: Second Sunroom: 1 Sunroom Level: Second

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1983

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-08-22 Sold Price: $2,250,000 Sold Date: 2025-09-18

Property Features

View Type: Sound View Attic: Stairs - Pull Down Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower; Shutters - Board/Hurricane Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: Partial Foundation: Pilings Parking Features: Garage Faces Front; Off Street; On Site Patio and Porch Features: Porch; Wrap Around Roof: Metal Lot Water Features: Second Row Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace: 1 Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Kitchen Island Heated SqFt: 2200 - 2399 Dining Room Type: Combination Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other; Sunroom Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Master Bedroom Length: 14.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Length: 17.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Third Bedroom 3 Length: 14.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Third Bedroom 4 Length: 14.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Third Living Room Length: 19.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Second Dining Room Length: 15.00 Width: 6.00 Level: Second Kitchen Length: 12.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Second Sunroom Length: 13.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Second Other Length: 17.00 Width: 15.00 Level: Second Remarks: Foyer
Listing Office: Hardee Hunt & Williams
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Last Updated: September - 19 - 2025
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