40 Cape Fear Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461

$2,395,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 3,186 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 25,700 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,395,000 List Date: 3/01/2020 Last Modified: 9/23/2025

Description

If you have ever dreamed of owning your own private island retreat, a 22 minute ferry boat ride will transport you to this exquisite waterfront estate nestled among the dunes and forest preserve with sweeping blue water views of the Cape Fear River. Precision craftsmanship can be found in every finish of this magnificent home designed by architect Peter Quinn and completely rebuilt by Andy Kennedy in 2013 with the very latest in coastal construction methods to withstand the ocean environment. The private winding driveway bordered by palm trees and live oaks provide a dramatic introduction to this waterfront retreat which exudes traditional style and authentic coastal charm. A stunning 2 story entry leads you to the grand living area, an elegant dining room and a chef's gourmet kitchen with upscale appliances, custom cabinets, soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace and walls of windows bringing in miles of water view and majestic sunsets. This home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, 2 half baths, private office, multiple private screen porches all opening to the pool side terrace for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. The spacious master suite has separate private screen porch and large bathroom with walk in shower, soaking tub, dressing room and built in storage. A large capacity elevator offers ease of travel through all living levels. In the rear is a backyard oasis featuring a very private lpe deck/patio with stunning pool with waterfall, hot tub, pool house, outdoor bar and 2 outdoor showers. There is a spacious separate guest house with 2 bedrooms and all the comforts of the main home. This residence exemplifies the finest in coastal living on unique Bald Head Island. Offered fully furnished with art designed for the home by local artists. BHI Golf equity membership available for separate purchase

More Information MLS# 100190701

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built Auction: No List Price/SqFt: 664.09 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Closed Marketing Start Date: 2019-10-28 Listing Price: 2495000 Current Price: $2,395,000

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Bald Head Island Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 40 Street Name: Cape Fear Street Suffix: Trail County: Brunswick State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28461 Subdivision: BHI (Bald Head Island) Geo Lat: 33.870261 Geo Lon: -78.00487

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: From Marina turn right on to West Bald Head Wynd then right on Cape Fear Trail and right to end of cul-de-sac to private drive.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.59 Lot Dimensions: 31 x 202 x 226 Lot SqFt: 25700 Waterfront: Yes Waterview: Yes Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated Separate: 571 Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3757 # Rooms: 11 # Baths - Full: 4 # Baths - Half: 2 # Baths - Total: 6 Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area Stories: 2 SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3186 # Bedrooms: 5

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 919430 Total City Real Estate Property Tax: 12301 Deed Book: 86 Deed Page: 86 Legal: L-1221 BALD HEAD ISLAND PLAT M/86 Broker Owner: No PID: 2604G020 Tax Identifier: 2604g020 Plat Book: M Plat Page: 86 Special Assessments: 0 Tax Year: 2018 Zoning: BH HOA: Yes Cobra Zone: No Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 1 Detached Garage Spaces: 2 Total # Garage Spaces: 3 Total Carport Spaces: 0 Driveway Spaces: 6

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Basketball Court: 1 Boat Dock: 1 Clubhouse: 1 Comm Garden: 1 Maint - Comm Areas: 1 Management: 1 Marina: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Trail(s): 1 Trash: 1

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 390 HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: BHI Association HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone: 910-457-4676

Frontage Type

River: 1

View Type

River: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1 See Remarks: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Kitchen: 1 Gas Grill: 1 Gas Log: 1 Outdoor Shower: 1 Storm Doors: 1

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Foundation

Pilings: 1 Raised: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Fuel Tank

Above or Below Ground: Below Ground Fuel Type: Propane Owned or Leased: Owned

Fuel Tank Ownership

Owned: 1

Parking Features

On Site: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Balcony: 1 Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Open: 1 Patio: 1 Porch: 1 Screened: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Stories/Levels

Two: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Maintained: 1 Paved: 1

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: 1 Dunes: 1 Wooded: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Heated SqFt

3000 - 3499: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1 Zoned: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Utilities

Water Available: 1

Sewer

Community Sewer: 1

Water Source

Community Water: 1

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Humidifier/Dehumidifier: 1 Ice Maker: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Vented Exhaust Fan: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace

1: 1

Interior Features

2nd Kitchen: 1 Blinds/Shades: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Elevator: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 Furnished: 1 Gas Log: 1 Hot Tub: 1 Reversed Floor Plan: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 Walk-in Shower: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Window Features

Storm Window(s): 1

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1

Dining Room Type

Formal: 1

Separate Living Spcs

Guest House Desc: Separate guest house

Other Structures

Shower: 1

Home Warr/Termite

Termite Bond: 1 Termite Company: Cleggs Termite Company Phone: 910-457-1171

Rooms

Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 5: 1 Dining Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Office: 1

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2013

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2020-03-01 Sold Price: $2,395,000 Sold Date: 2020-06-08

Property Features

Frontage Type: River View Type: River Construction: Wood Frame; See Remarks Exterior Features: Exterior Kitchen; Gas Grill; Gas Log; Outdoor Shower; Storm Doors Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Pilings; Raised Fuel Tank Ownership: Owned Parking Features: On Site Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Deck; Open; Patio; Porch; Screened Roof: Metal Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Dunes; Wooded Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Heat Pump; Zoned Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Water Available Sewer: Community Sewer Water Source: Community Water Fireplace: 1 Flooring: Tile; Wood Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen; Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; Entrance Foyer; Furnished; Gas Log; Hot Tub; Reversed Floor Plan; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Window Features: Storm Window(s) Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 3000 - 3499 Dining Room Type: Formal Other Structures: Shower HOA and Neigh Amenities: Basketball Court; Boat Dock; Clubhouse; Comm Garden; Maint - Comm Areas; Management; Marina; Picnic Area; Trail(s); Trash Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Living Room Remarks: water views, fireplace and open floor plan Dining Room Remarks: majestic sunset views Kitchen Remarks: New 2013 with top of line custom cabinets and app Master Bedroom Remarks: Suite with MB. , walk in closet and screen porch Bedroom 1 Remarks: Suite with full bath Bedroom 2 Remarks: Suitte with full bath Bedroom 3 Remarks: Suite with full bath Office Remarks: with private screem porch Family Room Remarks: separate guest house living area Bedroom 4 Remarks: separate guest house with LR, Kit, BA Bedroom 5 Remarks: Guest house with LR.Kit, Bath
Listing Office: Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: September - 23 - 2025
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