138 Beach Road S Wilmington, NC 28411 · Figure Eight Island

About this home

Oceanfront offerings on Figure Eight Island are increasingly rare, and opportunities of this nature are seldom available. Set within North Carolina's most exclusive private island community, 138 Beach Road South offers a canvas with 100 feet of direct beach frontage, sweeping ocean views, and an extraordinary setting defined by privacy, natural beauty, and the understated character that has made Figure Eight Island one of the East Coast's most treasured coastal enclaves. For those considering the property with an eye toward the future, a comprehensive survey was completed in July 2025, along with preliminary architectural plans by acclaimed Kersting Architecture envisioning an approximately 4,900-square-foot custom residence. These materials offer an intriguing vision to imagine the future possibilities for this exceptional property. In the meantime, the charming four-bedroom, three-bath classic Figure Eight cottage offers the opportunity to begin enjoying the island immediately. The home captures the relaxed character of an earlier era on Figure Eight, with a bright, open main living area, spacious kitchen, expansive wraparound decks, and beautiful ocean views. Dual garages and a lower-level guest suite add functionality, while three additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family and friends. Perhaps most appealing is the luxury of time the existing cottage affords. A new owner can enjoy mornings overlooking the ocean, days on the beach, and evenings with family and friends while thoughtfully considering the property's next chapter. With its direct beach frontage, remarkable views, existing cottage, and architectural work already undertaken to explore its future potential, 138 Beach Road South represents an increasingly rare opportunity to capture a special piece of Figure Eight Island.

Facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1978

Lot

0.57 acres

Waterfront

Water Access Comm

Garage

2 spaces

HOA

$6,690 / annually

Community

Figure Eight Island

County

New Hanover

Stories

2

Construction

Wood Siding, Wood Frame

Roof

Shingle

Foundation

Other, Slab, Pilings

Water

Community Water

Property tax

$19,752 / year (2025)

MLS #

100604838

Features

Directions to 138 Beach Road S

From Market Street, right onto Porters Neck Road, at the roundabout, take the first exit onto Edgewater Club Road, right onto Beach Road S. Property is on the left.

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About 138 Beach Road S

138 Beach Road S is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home of about 2,436 square feet, built in 1978, on 0.57 acres in Figure Eight Island, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28411.

3 other homes are for sale in Figure Eight Island right now (median asking $6,500,000); 8 homes sold there in the last 12 months at a median of $5,875,000, typically in about 121 days.

Across ZIP 28411, 264 4-bedroom homes sold in the past year at a median of $596,000.

Area figures are broad context from the MLS, not a valuation — they don't adjust for waterfront, condition, lot, views or updates. Ask us for a true comparison.

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